How am I supposed to get ANY work done when the cat curls up on my lap and purrs loud enough to vibrate my bones?? #amwriting #wellimtrying

It's been a really long time since I've lived somewhere that has been freezing or near freezing for so many days in a row. I'm not used to it. Florida has warmed my blood. Tried to remember how I used to deal with it. Remembered I owned scarves. Currently waiting for my scarf's effects to kick in.

Make TWO trips with groceries from the car to the house!? My good sir, that arm has been numb for decades. There is no going back. #igotthis

I ordered some cosmetics for my kid and one of the graphics read "vital on tiktok" and I've decided that I now shall describe myself as such #autocorrectwin #goingvital

Anybody else got the heat turned way up and is all snuggled up with multiple blankets and a heating pad and also a big bowl of comfort ice cream? Just me? #itscold #flurriesinflorida #icecreamisgoodinallweathers

So either the E is broken or this scrolling marquee has some serious concerns for our country. #metoosignmetoo

So sometimes the funsize box has 4 milk duds and sometimes it only has 3 milk duds and that feels really unfair and anyway I don't recommend doomscrollng after discovering the forgotten leftover halloween candy stash

So I was driving and I looked to the side and my neck did NOT crack or pop and I was so surprised that I was actually scared something was wrong for a min #invisibledisability #hsd #thecrackisalreadyback

So our dog is a gentle soul but also 75 lbs of pure muscle, and she will NOT let us cut her nails. So we give her drugs from the vet to calm her, bring her in, the vet takes her back... 3 people unsuccessfully try to hold her. She "screams, kicks, barrel rolls, and sprays pee everywhere." (1/2)

Sooo... reminder that when you use the Replace function in Word it's kinda sorta important to make sure you're paying attention to your spelling 😬 #amwriting

Today I tried to tap my notebook paper with 2 fingers to erase a pencil line I'd just made. Tell me you use Procreate without telling me you use Procreate.... #artlife #amdrawing #kidlit

So my kid normally takes the bus but today she has an appointment and so I get in the carline only to find out she accidentally got on the bus, which should just give me nornal worries about being late or wasting gas but instead... 1/2

Tbh I'm wondering what the ancient yuletide carols did to deserve all this trolling

All I'm saying is that when it's 47 degrees outside when I wake my kids and 82 degrees when they get out of school ON THE SAME DAY my nervous system is highly confused #floridalife #isthisautumn #whatishappening #iamhotandcoldatthesametime

For something a little different, I decided to try painting a self portrait in procreate! 🎨 Thoughts?? Favorite?? I'm not sure if the "background" elements enhance it or not... #kidlit #kidlitart

Loving the Trick-or-Treating so far! Have y'all checked out the Seasons of Kidlit blog this year?? 📖 This one has an amazing treat! 🎃 www.seasonsofkidlit.com/post/trick-o... #kidlit #amwriting

Y'all remember how the old guy in "The Holiday" gets lost because new stuff was built and he didn't recognize how things looked?? Yeah. Imma need businesses around where I live to stop building new shops. Thanks.

I would like to announce that I went to the local Blick Art store AND I stayed within my budget. Yes thank you, applause is acceptable 👏 🎨

Who else is excited??? It's almost time!! 🥳 Okay so, I'll be at Comic Con all weekend BUT I can't wait for the replays!!! 📚💖

New blog post! I'm adding a section of WRITING TIPS to my blog, and today I'm talking about where to find names for all the characters in your stories! 📖 #kidlit #amwriting #writingtips Check it out: rosemarylynnbooks.com/for-writers/...

Can't remember the last time I was up all night unable to sleep. Do you think it's due to the radiofrequency abulation I had on my back yesterday morning? Or eating ALL of my feelings out of a box of Publix sugar cookies? Or existential dread?? Gonna go with cookies. That feels safe.

Removing fake nails is a great reminder to me as to why I don't get fake nails very often.

Newest Animal Adventure book now available in hardcover! 📖 #kidlit #amwriting #picturebooks

A reminder that your art is important: youtu.be/2XZ9z6OewR0?... #makeart #amcreating #amwriting

What I was GOING to announce was that I finally got one of my PBs sketched and edited into a dummy book I am super proud of BUT then I showed my partner and he said he was really worried about my MC at one point and y'all I think this is the biggest compliment ever 😁😭 #kidlit #amwriting #amquerying

I have nothing but incredible things to say about the Highlights Foundation and I already miss it so much 🥰😭 THANK YOU to @highlightsfound.bsky.social for all the love and inspiration ❤️ 📚 #highlightsfound #kidlit #amwriting

The problem with having food poisoning while being a comfort eater means that I want to eat to make myself feel better but I can'ttt 😭😭

My new book is available now! 📖 And it's FREE this weekend, so if you'd like to help me launch the book, you can download the eBook for free, and then leave an honest review. THANK YOU! 😁🥰 Here are the links: Get the book: www.amazon.com/dp/B0F7GLWQSQ Review the book: www.amazon.com/review/creat...

I was about to put my computer on my lap... then this happened... How am I supposed to work in these conditions?!? 😭😭

I've received an Honorable Mention for the 2025 PB Party!!! I am so excited that Toby and the Moon was recognized 🥰😭Thank you so much to @mindyalyseweiss.bsky.social & the judges & congrats to all the finalists & honorable mentions!! #kidlit #amwriting #authorlife mindyalyseweiss.com/2025-pbparty...

Okay so imma start posting whenever I fill up my car because it means the next day gas prices are going to drop -_-

The pitter patter of tiny kitten feet across the floor is somehow both rambunctious and gentle and good for my soul 💕🐾 #fosterkittens

I am honored to announce that I am the recipient of a scholarship from the Highlights Foundation! I get to go to the barn, people! I get to learn surrounded by other writers & creatives and I'm so incredibly proud, astounded, & excited🤯😭🥰🥳📖 @highlightsfound.bsky.social #nonbinaryvisibility #kidlit

Me *sitting in waiting room* Nurse: Rosemary? Me *starts to stand and watches a different person go back with the nurse.* Me: .......? 🫥 There are TWO Rosemarys at the pulminologist today people. At the same time. This is a big first for me 😮🤯

My entry is in! Excited to be participating and super excited to see all the finalists. Thanks @mindyalyseweiss.bsky.social and everyone dedicated to this amazing opportunity!!! #PBParty #kidlit

NEW BLOG POST! This book describes things in unique ways. Some days are "yellow," some are "brave," etc. My days lately would be described by much darker words, so instead I'm focusing on art. Writing, cross-stitching. And reading picture books: rosemarylynnbooks.com/picking-page...

found on r/me_irlgbt, seemed relevant. stay strong. i love you all.

Excited for this!

I adore holiday books!! Check out Lynne Marie's interview: www.seasonsofkidlit.com/post/it-s-se... @literallylynne.bsky.social @authorhmacht.bsky.social

Anyone else have trouble writing season-specific stories out of season??? Like, Florida FINALLY gets a cold front and I'm like, oh, I think I'll work on that winter book. #amwriting #kidlit #pb #writerslife

That moment when the potluck ends and you find your crockpot utterly empty #friendsgiving #yum #macandcheeseforthewin

The pitter patter of kitten feet is such a great balm for a troubled mind #catlife #fostercats

Last batch for now 🙃 These book reviews make my ❤️ happy 🥰 #kidlit #bookreviews #bookrecommendations #picturebooks rosemarylynnbooks.com/my-books/

More reviews 🥰 #kidlit #bookreviews

Reviews are coming in for AN AFRICAN ANIMAL ADVENTURE! 😍😭 See the book 📖 on my site ➡️ rosemarylynnbooks.com/my-books/ #kidlit #bookreviews

The biggest lie I repeatedly tell myself is I will have plenty of time to get gas tomorrow.

Now that my blog / website is back in working order, I'm trying to post more regularly..... SO here is a new PICKING PAGES post!!! Vote here: rosemarylynnbooks.com/picking-page... #kidlit #picturebooks

Catching up on some of the many videos I missed live. 😀📺 Who else?? #kidlit #scbwi #scbwisummer24

I... um... I put my soon-to-be-released book on the floor hoping to attract a cat so I could snap a photo for International Cat Day. This is what happened instead. #internationalcatday #closeenough #dogmom #kidlit

I'm sooo excited about this! 😁 I posted some "coming soon" videos on my other socials, so this adorable graphic is just for here ;) AN AFRICAN ANIMAL ADVENTURE will be released in a month!!! 📖 I can't believe it. I've been so busy working on getting everything ready that time has flown by. 😱