Me: Want to get dressed to go to the park? 8: I can't. Me: Why not? 8: Mom, I'm really stressed right now. I thought of a craft to make for Dad for Christmas and I have to finish it in time! I've raised myself.

Announcement! Our first issue and discussion guide are now available #free on Teachers Pay Teachers, through our Outreach Editor’s ( @1storyteller.bsky.social ) storefront! We’ll be adding more! Check them out, tell your teacher friends! #EduSky #TPT #TLSky #TeacherSky #Literacy

Don’t make us beg!!!

Just finished draft one of part one of #breadwip. Was hoping this part would be about 25k, and finished at almost exactly 20k, so right on target!

My mom just told me she no longer tells people I’m a Latin teacher. She tells them that I’m a Latin teacher and a writer. And I just… 😭

Subs are open!!

We are halfway through our submission period for theme: #Integrity! We have far fewer subs than usual (do you all not like the theme?) so if you’re on the fence about submitting — your chances of being selected are higher than normal! Send us stuff!!!

Had a flash of brilliance last night and wrote the greatest haiku ever. Though it’s probably only funny if you spend all day teaching gen alpha.

Guess which mags are holding simultaneous submissions with corresponding themes? @epistemiclit.bsky.social and @nimblewitlit.bsky.social are ready to see what you have to offer on the theme "Integrity/trustworthy."

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So excited to be a part of this!

Every year I joke with my students that they need to pick up the trash on the floor because I’m too old to get it. They laugh and pick up their trash. On Friday, when I made the joke, they didn’t laugh. Just politely cleaned my room. So guess I’m old now. 👵 😭

If you’ve been following along with my book connection challenge, I’m writing more about it on my blog: ehperryauthor.wordpress.com/blog/

Posting this again. Hoping one day I won’t have to.

The earthquakes are getting worse. The next one could shatter the world, again. Now each surviving land has sent their Chosen One to stop the quake. Can the four kids learn to work together before it’s too late #QueerPit #MG #F #Q

This year I asked each of my middle schoolers to recommend a book and I’m going to read all of them. This is my thread where I’ll list them as I read them. Am definitely going outside my reading comfort zone on some of these. 🧵

Every year I ask my students for a book recommendation on the first day and try to read a few of them if they sound good. This year, I’m going to try something crazy- I’m going to read one recommended book from every one of my students.

Discussing punctuation and a friend pointed out that exclamation marks are used a lot of time to show enthusiasm and, yes. That’s totally what they are to me. Enthusiasm marks!

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Look at these beautiful books by @melruthwrites.bsky.social! I can’t wait for my students to be able to read Sue B. and Barnaby’s stories.

So excited to share that my poem, “Things with Feathers” will be part of the Kaleidoscope Quill anthology. Thank you, @demimschwartz.bsky.social and @andiesmithbooks.bsky.social for this opportunity.

It’s the 9th anniversary of me finding this note in a planter outside of a Best Buy. One day I will write a book with it as a prompt.

Writing is going well today.

Send us your #nostalgia pieces. Poetry, short fiction, CNF, & art

So excited to have my poem shortlisted for the Kaleidoscope Quill anthology! 🦋

Tried to plug in the hair tie I wear on my wrist instead of my watch, so it’s definitely time for bed.

Wearing my #Glorious25th shirt today (with slight editing because I teach and sometimes this is a school day) #GNUTerryPratchett

4 Chosen ones from different lands discover they are on the same quest to restore the broken crystal. Each one wants to do things their way, but if they don’t join forces, there will be no home for any of them to return to. #QuestPit #Q #mg #F

Meet The Four Heroes of the Broken Crystal: 4️⃣ Chosen Ones that each think they’re the only One 💎 One broken crystal 👑anti “not like the other girls” 🗡️ Weakness can be strength 📖 knowledge is power (but not everything) 🤲 It’s okay to ask for help #QuestPit #Q #mg #F

It’s the annual debate of the best order to watch Star Wars, and once again no one wants to try my proposed Comparative Trilogy Order: 1-4-7, 2-5-8, 3-6-9

Re-reading Hunger Games right after re-reading Watership Down and was struck by parallels between 13 and Efrafa. Then a character in HG referred to it as “the rabbit warren” so now I’m wondering if some of it wasn’t deliberate and can’t help but see Coin as Woundwort.

When Derek's grandfather passes, it's the perfect place for a fresh start, or so he thinks. Small town school spirit takes a turn for the worst in this quirky horror where the least likely town heroes are the only ones left to save the day. #posterpitq #posterpit #ya #h

4 Chosen ones from different lands discover they are on the same quest to restore the broken crystal. Each one wants to do things their way, but if they don’t join forces, there will be no home for any of them to return to. #Posterpitq #mg #f #posterpit

Introducing my new wip! Hopefully debuting next year. It’s about the power of language, friendship, and bread. Oh, and there’s aliens! Everything a hot motion picture needs! #Posterpitw #mg #sf #posterpit

The Four Heroes of the Broken Crystal: 4️⃣ Chosen Ones that each think they’re the only One 💎 One broken crystal 👑anti “not like the other girls” 🗡️ Weakness can be strength 📖 knowledge is power (but not everything) 🤲 It’s ok to ask for help #posterpitq #mg #f #posterpit

Getting ready for #PosterPit. Got 2 for my #amquerying and one for my #wip.

Marginalized creators! Polish up those manuscripts, #DVPit returns October 2025 on bluesky with over 40 participating agents and editors! #booksky #writersky

Again.

"All it might take is a kind word today, To chase someone else’s monsters away." - Monsters, by @1storyteller.bsky.social epistemiclit.com/whirligig/ta...

Excited to be in this inaugural issue! Can’t wait to read all the awesome pieces with my kiddo.

I'm guessing you'll all have A LOT to say on this theme. I know I do.

I would love to see some submissions from children added to the adult submissions we're receiving!

Our Contributors: Mathieu Parsy S. R. Azazel @terripray.bsky.social @amykdebellis.bsky.social @audreytcarroll.bsky.social @sitting42long.bsky.social @sarahmchen.bsky.social @aliciamswain.bsky.social Brady Alexander @thatgirlchaylee.bsky.social @devonwebbnz.bsky.social @1storyteller.bsky.social

Meet Lana, Chosen 1 of 4 Lana always knew she was special, so wasn’t surprised when she found out she was the Chosen One. Then she encounters 3 more heroes on the same quest. Can she learn to work with them before an earthquake destroys their homes? #YouDeservepIt #Q #mg #F

Meet Gian, Chosen 1 of 4 Gian has a sheltered life. When he finds out he is the Chosen One, he’s afraid. Then he meets 3 other heroes who can help him complete their quest. Can he learn to be brave on his own before an earthquake destroys their homes? #YouDeservepIt #Q #mg #F

Meet Tamara, Chosen 1 of 4 Tamara never asked to be the Chosen One. When she meet 3 other heroes on the same quest, she hopes one of them can take over. Can she learn to let go of her anger and help the others before an earthquake destroys their homes? #YouDeservepIt #Q #mg #F

Meet Micah, Chosen 1 of 4 Micah has known he was the Chosen One his whole life. So when he encounters 3 other heroes on the same quest, he has to reevaluate everything he thought he knew. Can he figure it out before an earthquake destroys their homes? #YouDeservepIt #Q #mg #F

When the kiss-cam catches 17yo Jess smooching her arch-nemesis, they agree to fuel the rumor of a relationship to get the attention of their respective crushes. But when the fake relationship starts feeling real, Jess is not sure she wants to give him back. #holipit #YA #R #Q

#HoliPit #A #R Hint of #PN #WIP (edit stage) ☠️👩‍❤️‍💋‍👨Enemies to Friend to Lovers 💋🎀🎄 Mistletoe Kiss Scene Quote 🩹Mending Trust Issues 🔥Slow Burn 🌶️Spicy Climax 🪝Cliffhanger Ending, hook for 2nd book 🌞 Full HEA at end of second book ♊1st book/Duet Series (2nd book at #WIP edit stage)

PERDIDO STREET STATION x MIDNIGHT, WATER CITY On the line between miracle and monstrosity. 🌊 oceanic terror 🧠queer, ND lead #OWN 2️⃣dual-POV ✉️epistolary elements 🪶 velociraptor people, birdfolk & dragons 🌆cyberpunk city, secondary world 🧪science of eldritch gods #HoliPit #A #SF #WIP #ND