Yes, we’ve reached that point in the Pacific Northwest summer when one must always put your arms out front in a chopping motion when leaving your house or working in the garden.

Feeling the acute grief that comes from losing an animal member of the family. Cradled our sweet little lovebird Milo this morning while she slowly lost her battle to illness. I’m a writer and yet I don’t have the words. I know we’re not alone — and I feel you.

Heads up to #amwriting and #kidlit friends. Here's a fun way next week to breath life into a dead story stuck in your digital graveyard. I'm in!

Go check this out. Lots of interesting offerings!

Anyone else participating in the EarthRise Rolling Haiku Collaboration? As an early riser, one particular poem spoke to me and I just added my own contribution as the sun came up. Such a beautiful idea. thehaikufoundation.org/earthrise-ro...

Good luck to everyone entering #PBParty today and huge thanks to @mindyalyseweiss.bsky.social and all of the judges for their volunteer efforts supporting the kidlit community!

Love this annual writing event. Posted my 50-word entry called Slug Salad. Open through today (March 3) to post (or just go be inspired by the incredible breadth of creativity. With huge thanks for Vivian Kirkfield, her volunteer helpers and the many industry professionals offering prizes.

My new blog post explores how everyday creativity is about any activities we find personally creative and useful -- and without always seeking external validation. Curious whether that resonates with others.

Taking stock of our everyday creative practices can help fill our cup and yield surprises. May this new post help in doing your own year-end reflection. Here we come, 2026! jenniferphillipsauthor.com/how-did-the-...

A quiet moment Rest as a radical act Don’t disturb my nap #HaikuSaturday

My Substack post about trying to both manage & embrace FOMO. jjpseattle.substack.com/p/how-does-f...

I have a kids book project in development about hair art and Leila's collection was one of my inspirations. I am glad to hear ghe collection items will be preserved.

I'm going all out with this year's costume.

Hi! My latest blog looks at everyday uses of prototyping. And enter by Oct. 31 for a copy of “This is a Prototype: The Curious Craft of Exploring New Ideas.” Good for tackling your own life hacks or if you have a budding inventor kid in your life! jenniferphillipsauthor.com/solve-everyd...

How does time pressure affect you feeling your creative best? This is something I’m trying to be very mindful about and influence when I can. Here’s a graphic I created and link to my latest blog post exploring the realities and offering suggestions. jenniferphillipsauthor.com/time-pressur...

North Star Editions is giving away a book bundle that includes my hi-lo novel, Walking on Eggshells, plus A Swing for Samara, Prosthetics, Daisy Woodworm Changes the World, and Joey the Good. Send the link to your favorite teacher or librarian before Aug. 1! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

To take my mind off all disturbing domestic and international events, I’m binging America’s Ugliest House episodes. It just somehow helps.

Sharing my latest post, including a short video, on my Substack! jjpseattle.substack.com/p/getting-cr...

Overheard postal staff repeatedly chastising a man for not using certified mail to send a social services application now lost in the mail. 1. Many people relying on basic public benefits struggle to spare even a few dollars. 2. Not his fault regular postage doesn’t = reliable service. Sheesh.

Giveaway! It feels pretty cool that readers continue to find my backlist of indie children’s biographies about Robert Wadlow, Elijah Lovejoy and Nina Kosterina. As thanks, let’s do a giveaway through June 30. Winners choose one of the books in print or Kindle! www.rafflecopter.com/rafl/display...

Got a new blog post up, all about ways to get creative in tackling everyday sticky life problems. Perhaps I’m the ONLY one dealing with this regularly . . . but I doubt it! jenniferphillipsauthor.com/ways-to-get-...

Looking forward to reading this book, so super happy to see a giveaway opportunity. Throw your name in the virtual hat by 5/5.

Shoutout to my Writing Barn advisor Lisa Roger on her latest book. Take a look! @lisaljrogers.bsky.social viviankirkfield.com/2025/03/28/p...

Just bought Debbie some virtual tea. Thanks for all that you’re doing for us! Consider chipping in if you can.

Just got my copy in the mail! Thanks to @halligomez-author.bsky.social (also a contributor) for the heads up.

Best thing I heard this week happened while visiting our small neighborhood bookstore: a man came in and shared that it had been a tough week and he needed a new book now! Yes….

I read a picture book featuring a grumpy, vocal porcupine character last night in a @thewritingbarn.bsky.social event with agents and editors. Always a bit nerve-racking but great for getting feedback. I'm celebrating with a Teddy Bear the Porcupine fix. Enjoy! m.youtube.com/watch?v=Y4wO...

Just getting started on Bluesky. Looking forward to making connections as I get settled in!