Writers, what’s your favorite line you’ve ever written? Not your book’s strongest line—the one that makes you secretly proud every time you see it. #writingcommunity #amwriting #amquerying

When an agent posted they're opening "soon" months ago and you finally see a watch notice for them on Query Tracker 😀... But it's only someone sharing insight from the agent's wish list in the comments. 🫠

Anyone else feeling like a pirate lately?

I don’t think anyone is prepared for what they just did w/ ICE. This is not a simple budget increase. It is an explosion - making ICE bigger than the FBI, US Bureau of Prisons, DEA,& others combined. It is setting up to make what’s happening now look like child’s play. And people are disappearing.

Republican Congressman Van Orden. You need to understand these people know exactly how badly they are hurting people and they love it. It’s sick.

MAGAS. ARE. SCARED. OF. EVERYTHING. But even my 6yo knows being afraid of something/someone doesn't give you the right to hurt them.

This is disgusting.

Consider donating to Friends of the Everglades and the Center for Biological Diversity. They’ve filed a federal lawsuit in U.S. District Court to try and stop “Alligator Alcatraz” before it opens.

Please share this. Friends of the Everglades are organizing a protest to stop Alligator Alcatraz. Join us we have coalition members traveling overnight to be there by morning. Where: Dade-Collier Training and Transition Airport, 54575 Tamiami Trail When: Saturday, June 28, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

12.1 Million!!!!!!! 🇺🇸

We’re closing in on the 3.5% rule! 8.6 million and counting! We’re in awe. Lots of events still happening make sure to be counted. Big towns, small towns you showed up.

Senator Cassidy's DC office was very easy to reach this AM. No waits or voicemails. He's a physician. He knows the damage this bill will do. Call your reps. Call other senators. They KNOW this budget bill will do irreperable damage. Let's make sure they know WE know. Who else are we calling?

We don't scare easily, but presenting to ACIP makes us shiver in our 👢 ACIP members are a tough crowd! They ask hard questions and (politely) demand answers. They're rigorous. Thorough. Aware of the responsibility in their hands. 🧠🪱 cries "but industry funding! they're corrupt!"

Why are we so concerned that all 17 members of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) were fired at the same time? ✅ Loss of top-notch vaccine experts ✅ Unchecked power for 🧠🪱 to appoint grifters and charlatans who will make America sicker

Sharing this excerpt from my feminist, gender-stereotype-breaking MG contemporary novel today for... No reason in particular. 🍿

Red state Dems…

This is horrifying.

Authoritarianism isn't close. It's here. Also, did you hear this version of the not-able-to-be-filibustered budget removes the Judiciary's ability to file contempt charges? 😬

This poem has been brewing for a while and finally puts words to why I've felt so damn isolated lately. (Despite living in a blue area of a 💙 state, almost everyone I interact with in person supports this administration. 😔)

GUYS. The comment period for this ends in THREE DAYS. PLEASE if you have even a little bit of time, submit a comment here: www.regulations.gov/commenton/FD... Let them know EVERYONE should be able to get COVID vaccines. They BACK DOWN when WE PUSH BACK. www.statnews.com/2025/05/20/f...

You do NOT have to accept this! Post on the public comments to pressure them to NOT do this! www.regulations.gov/commenton/FD...

If you don’t want to take the booster don’t. But to prevent adults from having the choice is depraved.

Everyone 6 months and older is eligible to get a flu vaccine. It makes no sense to restrict Covid vaccines to only people who have specific medical conditions. The FDA is basing its decisions on politics, not science.

We should ALL have the right to get covid vaccines if we determine it is right for our families. There are so many studies looking at vaccine safety, the relationship between vaccination & lessened LC risk, and a promising new flu/covid combined booster. Now is not the time to revoke our access.

The comment period for this ends in 3 DAYS. Please leave a comment telling them EVERYONE should be able to get covid boosters. www.regulations.gov/commenton/FD...

I've been struggling to rediscover parts of the me that existed b4 raising 2 young children through a pandemic & 📈 dystopian world. But this is 1 of them. Crouched in an awk angle, 📷 in hand, coaching some BFFs into ridiculous poses, & struggling not to laugh before the camera's shutter blinks.

SO FREAKING EXCITED FOR YOU, JENNY!

Anyone know of a LGBTQ+ children's book illustrator in the NJ area who does library programs? #coloryourworld #pride #publibs #kidlit #lgbtq #GLAMs #skybrarians #LibrarySky #BookSky #TLSky #YSLSky 📚 🍎 🏳️‍🌈

When I'm feeling isolated/hopeless/beaten down by our NF dystopia, I reach out to someone I haven't heard from in a while & express how deeply they matter to me/how grateful I am for the impact they've made on my life. Words matter. By using mine, I hope they feel less isolated & hopeless too🤞

Someone is impersonating me as a means to request material from writers in various online communities. All my requests are sent from a P.S. Literary email address (maria@psliterary or submissions@psliterary).

. #AskAgent — got on the elliptical extra late so this is going to be a tough one, but thought it could be fun to have an ask agent session for the afternoon crowd. Drop your comments below and I’ll do my best to get to them. Typos will happen — I am on my elliptical machine after all ❤️

I've eaten from my #garden every day for the last week. The best part? Most things were garden failures. Bolted cabbage (delicious sautéed w/ onions). Baby turnips & leaf lettuce harvested early to make room for warm weather crops. If failure tastes this good, I can't wait for the successes!

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Anyone else have a favorite staffer at their rep's office? I hate having new hellish EOs, legislation, cuts, & firings to call about daily, but 1 staffer in particular always makes my day. Shout out to the staffers fielding record amts of calls on a daily basis and ensuring our voices are heard. 💙

13yo 🏈 O-lineman, is invisible til commentator P dubs him Moose during a broadcast, launching him into fame. Now he can ask out his popular crush. But if Moose can't help P tackle sexist pranks in the booth, she'll quit, leaving the others to hype up the QB who likes the same girl. #questpit #Q #MG

When on-air sabotage for being the broadcast's only girl threatens Paige’s dream of commentating sch 🏈 games, she joins the unsung hero she launched into fame to protect his popularity, challenge close-minded clubmates, & tackle unfair rules that could cost her the headset. #questpit #MG #Q

I have a lovely author looking to do an event for her upcoming YA novel in NYC between May 29 and 31! Can any authors or bookstores with leads reach out to me for more info, please?

My favorite thing about playing Oblivion is how you gain experience every time you get hurt. Just like the writing process, really.

This haiku was inspired by the tender green growth in my garden that yearned for warmth/sun & instead weathered plunges into the 20s this week. The sun will shine again. And they'll bask in it. (So will we) Does anyone else say "toward" as one syllable or is my Jersey showing?

Thank you, @yangsookchoi.bsky.social, for the wonderful school visit. My daughter was so excited to tell me about your story, your thinking chair, and the way you craft unique characters. When she got home, she jumped into her art chair and created some characters of her own. 💙 #kidlit #PB 📚

Liberal Christian friends, Are we volunteering to say grace on Easter this year amongst conservative relatives and what are we saying in that prayer?

Oh wow: Portland Oregon is NOT KIDDING #handsoff

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Cory Booker is such a great example of healthy masculinity. He has talked about how much he loves so many people. He’s not afraid of showing emotions. And he has been standing for over 24 hours because of something he believes deeply in. More of this.

Who is going to give the "Yes We Can" treatment to highlights from Cory Booker's speech? We need a song for our path forward.

Excited to announce our 3rd annual MGHub Off-Social-Media pitching event for all ages of kidlit: PB / CB / MG / YA Click to learn more… #mglit #kidlit #pitch

Time to speak up

👏 👏 Good Trouble 👏 👏

So excited to finally talk about Neighborhood Literary, an agency with an extra focus on taking care of our local writer communities. 🏠 The door is open. 🫖 The kettle is on. ✨ Come on in. Good neighbors make good books. www.neighborhoodliterary.com/blog/come-on...

Trump was not saved by God to make America great again.