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Official account for the Eastern Pennsylvania Region of SCBWI.
https://www.scbwi.org/regions/epa
Meet literary agent Christie Megill, who will be presenting a webinar with us in May on "Mastering the Dual Role of Being an Author-Illustrator." More about
@christiemegill.bsky.social
and the webinar in this interview by
@berrietr.bsky.social
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Café Chat with Literary Agent Christie Megill, by Berrie Torgan-Randall
Berrie Torgan-Randall interviews agent Christie Megill of The CAT Agency in advance of her webinar titled Mastering the Dual Role of Being an Author-Illustrator, on May 21, 2026. A Café Chat with L…
https://easternpennpoints.wordpress.com/2026/03/13/cafe-chat-with-literary-agent-christie-megill-by-berrie-torgan-randall/
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Meet literary agent Lilly Ghahremani! Lilly will be presenting a webinar with us on 10 Game-Changing Things Authors and Illustrators Should Know on April 13!
easternpennpoints.wordpress.com/2026/03/05/a...
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It's time for Member News! See what our Eastern PA SCBWI members shared with us this month!
@mattphelandraws.bsky.social
@dianawallachauthor.bsky.social
@berrietr.bsky.social
@rshifman.bsky.social
@jessyoonwrites.bsky.social
@krisrashid.bsky.social
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Considering joining Pocono and the Three Bears Annual Spring Retreat? 🐻🐻🐻 Critiques are still open💺💺💺 Full-weekend or 1-Day tickets can be purchased on the event website🛏️🛏️🛏️ Register soon for the retreat that's JUST RIGHT for you!🥣🥣🥣
www.scbwi.org/events/pocon...
#scbwievent
#poconoretreat2026
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Still time to signup—ILLUSTRATOR STYLE webinar with Charlie Mylie
www.charliemylie.com
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💬SCBWI San Diego is hosting MAYFEST—May 23⚡Agent or editor panels⚡keynote⚡portfolio showcase⚡and more... registration opens tomorrow
www.scbwi.org/events/san-d...
@scbwisandiego.bsky.social
#SCBWIevnet
#virtualconference
#amquerying
#writersconference
#portfolioshowcase
#manuscriptcritique
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💬SCBWI Indiana is hosting a PLOTTING webinar for MG & YA creators—featuring AMAZING faculty: Janice Hardy, Karly Dizon, Matt Phipps, and Kelsey Murphy!⚡March 7 10AM ET⚡https://www.scbwi.org/events/tricking-your-brain-into-plotting-for-mg-ya
#middlegrade
#ya
#scbwievent
@scbwiindiana.bsky.social
15 days ago
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💬SCBWI Eastern NY is hosting a webinar with Helen Jonsen: Telling your AUTHOR STORY—How to promote yourself for interviews, bios, grants, & more! ⚡February 28⚡
www.scbwi.org/events/how-t...
#authorbio
#SCBWIevent
#authorwebinar
#selfpromotion
#authorbranding
#illustratorbranding
@scbwi.bsky.social
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Here's to hoping for warmer weather soon, no matter what that groundhog says! Check out CJ's comic this month on our blog.
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Seasonal Haiku, by C.J. Bolognese-Warrington
Are you anticipating spring too? Look for comics by C.J. Bolognese-Warrington once a month here on the EasternPennPoints blog. Christopher-James Bolognese-Warrington is an illustrator/graphic …
https://easternpennpoints.wordpress.com/2026/02/20/seasonal-haiku-by-c-j-bolognese-warrington/
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Meet editor Sally Morgridge. Sally will be presenting a webinar on How to Handle an R&R next month. Check it out!
@smorgridge.bsky.social
@kcstrocchia.bsky.social
easternpennpoints.wordpress.com/2026/02/16/a...
#kidlit
#amquerying
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reposted by
SCBWI Eastern PA
Heather Stigall
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I'm looking forward to our annual spring conference! Here's my interview with one of the faculty that will be speaking:
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In this month's Illustration Illuminated column, we're talking about MG and YA book covers! Check it out here:
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Illustration Illuminated—February 2026
Judge a Book by Its Cover, by Robyn H. Stone Illustration Illuminated is a new monthly feature on the EasternPennPoints blog. This feature is a longer-form article on a topic of interest to childre…
https://easternpennpoints.wordpress.com/2026/02/09/illustration-illuminated-february-2026/
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💬SCBWI Rocky Mt is hosting an exciting series of webinars: Expository NF, Slowing your process, Creative breakthrough, & Dialogue with Kidlit superstars⚡Feb, Mar, Apr—but hurry! 1st event is 2/19⚡
www.scbwi.org/events/rmc-2...
@scbwirockymtn.bsky.social
#kidlitwebinar
#publishingwebinar
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Meet Simon & Schuster editor Alyza Liu! Alyza will be joining us at our spring retreat in the Poconos. Early bird registration ends Monday, February 9. After that, prices increase, so don't wait!
easternpennpoints.wordpress.com/2026/02/06/a...
@heatherstigall7.bsky.social
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A Café Chat with Editor Alyza Liu, by Heather Stigall
Heather Stigall interviews editor Alyza Liu of Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, by Heather Stigall, in advance of the Eastern PA SCBWI 2026 Pocono Retreat on April 24-26, 2026, at…
https://easternpennpoints.wordpress.com/2026/02/06/a-cafe-chat-with-editor-alyza-liu-by-heather-stigall/
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💬SCBWI MI is hosting a dazzling series of webinars from Feb to April⚡But hurry! Registration closes February 9 and the first webinar is this week⚡Level Up & Sign Up for 1 or all 4 at
www.scbwi.org/events/scbwi...
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@scbwi-mi.bsky.social
#scbwievent
#publishingwebinarseries
#kidlitart
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💬SCBWI Austin presents their self-publishing webinar with the author of the Sophie Washington series, Tonya Ellis!⚡Feb. 21 Take your manuscript from computer screen to bookshelf📚
@scbwi.bsky.social
#selfpublishing
#kidlit
#scbwievent
@tonyaellisbooks.bsky.social
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Coming up next from SCBWI East PA— Critique Openings... Register for written critiques with Eric Bell PB, MG, YA, synopsis, or query submissions due February 10
www.scbwi.org/events/easte...
#scbwievent
#manuscriptcritique
#writtencritique
#picturebookcritique
#novelfeedback
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📣Join SCBWI Kansas_Missouri region for their hybrid event for illustrators—analysis & practical tips on ART STYLE: myths & truths⚡Feb 28⚡Join live or online, replay available
#scbwievent
#illustrationwebinar
#portfolioadvice
#artstyle
#kidlitart
#SCBWIKSMO
www.scbwi.org/events/style...
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📣Join our friends at SCBWI Central/Coastal CA(Cencal) for a Feb 17 self-publishing webinar with Darcy Pattison⚡
www.scbwi.org/events/bring...
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@darcypattison.bsky.social
#selfpublishing
#selfpublishkidsbooks
#selfpublishingwebinar
#scbwievent
@alexandralittle.bsky.social
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It's time for Member News! Check out the exciting news from our Eastern PA members this month on the blog. And don't forget to send us your news to share!
easternpennpoints.wordpress.com/2026/01/31/m...
@heatherstigall7.bsky.social
@mattphelandraws.bsky.social
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📣Our friends at SCBWI NY Metro invite you to Storytelling With Color Theory with Narrative Art Award winner
@jenbetton.bsky.social
Feb 26 ⚡
#illustrationwebinar
#colorpalette
#portfolioadvice
#illustrationtips
#kidlitart
www.scbwi.org/events/scbwi...
Don't miss this great event for a great price!!
about 1 month ago
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📣Take a look at this PAL event about Early Chapter books with the amazing Katie Carella, editorial dir. Scholastic⚡hosted by
@scbwisf.bsky.social
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www.scbwi.org/events/scbwi...
#scholasticbooks
#chapterbooks
#amwriting
#amillustrating
#kidlitwriter
#kidlitillustrator
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📣Our friends in the Belgium, Luxembourg, Netherlands region have posted an event! Check out their
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webinar!⚡Can't wait to hear from lit agent John Baker
@belllomaxmoreton.bsky.social
@jjbker.bsky.social
@scbwi.bsky.social
#scbwiwebinar
#writinghorror
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🔥Last day to register for Submission Shine 2026 is 🔥January 31st🔥—sign up now and receive Querying webinar free with registration🔥 portfolioshttps://www.scbwi.org/events/eastern-pa-online-critique-intensive-submission-shine-2026
#submissionshine
#agentcritique
#writingcareer
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Getting feedback on your work is an important part of the process—even when it's something you don't want to hear. Check out CJ's comic this month on the EasternPennPoints blog.
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Issues in Character Design, by C.J. Bolognese-Warrington
Getting fresh eyes on your work can help it become apparent when a character isn’t reading as clearly as you thought. Look for comics by C.J. Bolognese-Warrington once a month here on the Eas…
https://easternpennpoints.wordpress.com/2026/01/23/issues-in-character-design-by-c-j-bolognese-warrington/
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We're thrilled to be able to bring agent Jennie Dunham, founder of Dunham Literary, to our Pocono Retreat! Find out more about Jennie and our spring retreat in this interview by Robyn on our blog.
easternpennpoints.wordpress.com/2026/01/21/a...
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@vickyweberbooks.bsky.social
is one of the agents participating in our February online critique intensive. Learn about Vicky in this interview by Robyn, and find out how YOU can register for one of the last spots in this fantastic critique event!
easternpennpoints.wordpress.com/2026/01/10/a...
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A Cafe Chat with Literary Agent Vicky Weber, by Robyn Stone
Robyn Stone interviews literary agent Vicky Weber of Creative Media Agency in advance of the Eastern PA SCBWI Submission Shine 2026 Online Critique Intensive on February 19-21, 2026. A Café Chat wi…
https://easternpennpoints.wordpress.com/2026/01/10/a-cafe-chat-with-literary-agent-vicky-weber-by-robyn-stone/
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We're getting pumped for our annual Pocono Retreat! Meet lit agent Anjanette Barr
@bookbarrista.bsky.social
in this interview by
@kcstrocchia.bsky.social
and find out how to meet her in person at the retreat!
easternpennpoints.wordpress.com/2026/01/14/a...
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In the Illustration Illuminated column on the blog today, Robyn highlights Eastern PA SCBWI's efforts in equity and inclusion.
easternpennpoints.wordpress.com/2026/01/12/i...
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Illustration Illuminated—January 2026
Making Room for All Voices: How Eastern PA SCBWI Fosters Equity and Inclusion, by Robyn H. Stone As we begin a new year, it feels especially important to reflect on how SCBWI—and our Eastern Pennsy…
https://easternpennpoints.wordpress.com/2026/01/12/illustration-illuminated-january-2026/
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Meet literary agent Carter Hasegawa, who will be joining us next month for Submission Shine, our online critique intensive! Check out the interview with Carter on our blog.
easternpennpoints.wordpress.com/2026/01/10/c...
@casahasegawa.bsky.social
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🎉Coming up Monday, January 5, 2026— 🌅9:30 am ET Wake-Up & Write-In and 💡join us at 7 pm for a FREE webinar: Arting When Able with Eric Bell✍️Sign up on our events page
www.scbwi.org/regions/epa/...
❄️❄️❄️
#writingtime
#amwriting
#amillustrating
#disabilitylit
#diffability
#CreativePriorities
2 months ago
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Stories are made every day! Welcome the winter season, and check out the latest comic from CJ on the blog.
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Three-Act Structure, by C.J. Bolognese-Warrington
A wintry real life example of the three-act story structure, inspired by the first snow of the season! Look for comics by C.J. Bolognese-Warrington once a month here on the EasternPennPoints blog. …
https://easternpennpoints.wordpress.com/2025/12/19/three-act-structure-by-c-j-bolognese-warrington/
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Meet literary agent Jennie Kendrick, one of the faculty offering critiques for Submission Shine, our online critique intensive! The deadline to register and submit materials is coming up: January 2!
easternpennpoints.wordpress.com/2025/12/17/c...
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Café Chat with Literary Agent Jennie Kendrick, by Robyn Stone
Robyn Stone interviews literary agent Jennie Kendrick of Red Fox Literary Agency, in advance of the Eastern PA Submission Shine 2026 Online Critique Intensive on February 19-21, 2026. Café Chat wit…
https://easternpennpoints.wordpress.com/2025/12/17/cafe-chat-with-literary-agent-jennie-kendrick-by-robyn-stone/
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Hurry!! 🌲Last day to submit a scholarship application for Pocono & the Three Bears Annual Retreat at the Highlights Foundation is FRIDAY, Dec. 12, 2025!! 🌲www.scbwi.org/events/pocono-the-three-bears-2026-in-search-of-just-right/pocono-the-three-bears-2026-scholarships
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#kidlitscholarship
3 months ago
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reposted by
SCBWI Eastern PA
3 months ago
Join us for our January Virtual Illustration Critique Session on January 22. Any SCBWI member is welcome to join! The February critique will be in-person in the Cincinnati–Dayton area (TBA). Please fill out the interest form to receive info.
url-shortener.me/2H0V
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⚡Lay the groundwork for your 2026 publishing goals!⚡ Eric Bell talks alternate approaches to write-every-day, working within your ability/disability with kindness using his "5 Things" method—Start the new year Write!⚡
www.scbwi.org/regions/epa/...
#publishinggoals
#writingadvice
#diffability
3 months ago
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It's time for Member News! Find out what our Eastern PA SCBWI members have been up to!
@annettewhipple.bsky.social
@jrbarr.bsky.social
@melissatrempe.bsky.social
@heatherstigall7.bsky.social
@annelambelet.bsky.social
@dianawallachauthor.bsky.social
easternpennpoints.wordpress.com/2025/11/30/m...
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Meet author Eric Bell! Today on the blog Robyn interviews
@ericbellwriter.bsky.social
in advance of our FREE event for all creatives: "Arting When Able - What to Do When You Can't Be Creative." Event details can be found at the end of the interview.
easternpennpoints.wordpress.com/2025/11/26/c...
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Café Chat with Author Eric Bell, by Robyn Stone
Robyn Stone interviews author Eric Bell in advance of his free webinar Arting When Able—What to Do When You Can’t Be Creative on 1/5/26, followed by an add-on critique offering in February. C…
https://easternpennpoints.wordpress.com/2025/11/26/cafe-chat-with-author-eric-bell-by-robyn-stone/
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💬Take a look—
#SCBWI
region MD/DE/WV is hosting
@maplelam.bsky.social
Gentle encouragement—Practical Advice✏️ups & downs of traditional publishing from
#author-illustrator
Maple Lam✏️7 Publishing Tips Webinar Dec 9 6:30PM
www.scbwi.org/events/MD-Ma...
#scbwievent
#publishingwebinar
#publishingadvice
4 months ago
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How do you combat imposter syndrome? Check out this month's comic by CJ on the blog today!
easternpennpoints.wordpress.com/2025/11/21/t...
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The Truth Shall Set You Free, by C.J. Bolognese-Warrington
Each time you claim what you’ve created can be one small step towards overcoming imposter syndrome and feeling more confident in your work. Look for comics by C.J. Bolognese-Warrington once a…
https://easternpennpoints.wordpress.com/2025/11/21/the-truth-shall-set-you-free-by-c-j-bolognese-warrington/
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🗣️Submission Shine 2026 online critique intensive❄️YA, MG, PB, illustration, GN, dummies, synopses🗣️You choose—shotgun or deep-dive to get the best feedback from agents & peers on your stories, your pitches, your career—just 6 spots remaining
www.scbwi.org/events/easte...
#amquerying
#portfolioreview
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On the blog today,
@berrietr.bsky.social
interviews literary agent Bridgette Kam, who will be participating in our upcoming Submission Shine online critique intensive.
easternpennpoints.wordpress.com/2025/11/19/c...
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🐻🐻🐻Scholarship applications are now available for the 2026 annual Pocono retreat! 🌲 Members on the EastPA mailing list: Check Your Inboxes!📨Contact our regional team
[email protected]
if you would like to receive the informational email and application link 📩 Held at the Highlights Foundation Apr 24-26🌲
4 months ago
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💬take a look at this upcoming event from the SCBWI Israel—From Concept to Composition with Julien Chung
@julienchung.bsky.social
@shirleywaisman.bsky.social
—December 11, 2025✍️
#scbwievent
#scbwiillustrator
#picturebookcomposition
#illustrationwebinar
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Check out our new monthly column for illustrators, "Illustration Illuminated," on the EasternPennPoints blog.
easternpennpoints.wordpress.com/2025/11/07/i...
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Illustration Illuminated—November 2025
Illustration Illuminated is a new monthly feature on the EasternPennPoints blog. This feature is a longer-form article on a topic of interest to children’s book illustrators. It will address aspect…
https://easternpennpoints.wordpress.com/2025/11/07/illustration-illuminated-november-2025/
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Join East PA authors and illustrators for a night of camaraderie and books
@childrensbookworld.bsky.social
✍️🤩
#authorevent
#illustratorevent
Lots of local members...Will you be there?
@nicolemwolverton.bsky.social
@danakramaroff.bsky.social
@brianbiggsstudio.bsky.social
@berrietr.bsky.social
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We're hosting 2 webinars on chapter books and early reader graphic novels! Editor's perspective with
@emilydaluga.bsky.social
on 11/3 and agent's perspective with Rachel Orr on 11/13. Find out more in this interview by
@kcstrocchia.bsky.social
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easternpennpoints.wordpress.com/2025/11/02/a...
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It's time for Member News! Check out the great news from
@berrietr.bsky.social
@annettewhipple.bsky.social
and Gene Barretta on the blog today!
easternpennpoints.wordpress.com/2025/10/31/m...
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💬Lookie!
@scbwi-mi.bsky.social
is hosting a chat with
@cateberryauthor.bsky.social
for creatives looking to level up their career👏https://www.scbwi.org/events/scbwi-mi-fall-webinar-with-cate-berry —check it out—November 12, 2025
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Who else has a book pun or book-themed Halloween costume? Check out CJ's comic on the blog today!
easternpennpoints.wordpress.com/2025/10/24/c...
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Crafty Season, by C.J. Bolognese-Warrington
Just one of the tricks of the trade to wear a costume that involves books and word play! Look for comics by C.J. Bolognese-Warrington once a month here on the EasternPennPoints blog. Christopher-Ja…
https://easternpennpoints.wordpress.com/2025/10/24/crafty-season-by-c-j-bolognese-warrington/
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