Share a TV show that raised you. 📚

I have a standing appointment with my mighty oak friend. She lives deep in the forest by my home. I'm quite certain she is the tallest tree there. Every visit, she offers me the same wisdom: play, play, play. Especially on the hard days, play. 🌿 How are you finding ways to play?

#ForestFriday Forests are friends💚🤎 Thanks for looking! I appreciate all y'all✨️

Tell me your pet's name with a gif! (or plant's name, car's name, favorite tree's name, you know the drill...)

Why, hello! I've been quiet here because, well, I've been hanging around with mossy friends. Yes, in the middle of winter. And yes, mossy friends still grow. If you're here for writing news, I've got 7,303 words logged for my YA. There are 42,697 words to go. At this rate, I'll be done in 64 days.

When I’m not writing or hanging out in the forest, I’m oohing and aahing at the sky. 🤩 #NorthernLights #AuroraBorealis

When I’m not writing, I’m making music with my fellow trumpet cup lichen friends. 🎶

That time I convinced my brother to run a 5k with me, and then I had major regrets…but we did it! 👻 #halloween #5k #runec

Two of my favorite things: frost and moss!! The forest floor was a treasure today. 💚 #moss #forest #Nature #frost #autumn

Nyob zoo xyoo tshiab os! Happy Hmoob New Year! Grateful to celebrate our history, harvest, and beautiful culture. ❤️ #hmong #hmoob #hmongnewyear #captureec

In more news, I have arrived with a pumpkin. 🧡 #pumpkin #fall #harvest #autumn

In other news, pumpkins and gourds have arrived. 🧡 #fall #autumn #harvest #pumpkins #gourds #falldecor

I haven't written much lately (blame Mother Nature!), but here's an article I wrote last year that was printed this week. I read it multiple times, so I'll go ahead and log this as research for writing. Which counts toward writing. 😉 #writing #writingcommunity volumeone.org/articles/202...

Ever wonder what happens before and after a forest therapy walk? This is why it’s near impossible for me to write this time of year! Blame it on being a forest therapy guide. Apparently, I can’t be that and a writer in the same season! 😂 #Nature #treefrog #frog #foresttherapy #writersblock

I have not been writing because I have been watching nymphs become cicadas. But I’ll go ahead and log this as writing research. 😉 #writingcommunity #cicada #nature

So much to love about this, especially trees with opinions! 💚

Have you checked out FORTS yet?! Don’t miss out on this bestseller! #kidlit

So many wondering happenings to celebrate, including Katie’s book! Don’t miss this one! 🥳

If you’re looking for something to do this summer, my sister always loved geocaching. 💚 #geocaching #wisconsinlife #hmong #writer #grief #sisters wisconsinlife.org/story/why-an...

Katie’s books AND free shipping??! Don’t miss out! #kidlit #picturebooks

We don’t let the rain stop us! #nokings #nokingsday #protest #pride #pridemonth #lovewins

1000 words before noon! #amwriting #writingcommunity #kidlit

Don’t miss this giveaway!! 🤩 #kidlit #pride #lgbtqia

I thought about writing today, but then I came across this fallen log holding all the secrets of the universe, so I sat with her instead. 🙃 #writing #Nature #NatureArt

Perfect timing! I'm about to clean up my folder of PBs, so these tips will come in handy.

Emotionally undone by this very generous starred review from @publisherswkly.bsky.social for my and Julia Blattman's #picturebook, CASSINI'S MISSION, releasing in August from MIT Kids Press and Candlewick #kidlit www.publishersweekly.com/9781536232325

#Kidlit friends 💔 Please share this far and wide Our dear friend, Trenise Sabin, was the victim of a major burglary over the weekend. She and her husband Travis have lost everything— from clothing and appliances to irreplaceable items from their recent wedding and the urn gofund.me/ce50d993

It’s lilac season around here! 💕

So proud of my friend Katie!! Be sure to add this to your reading list! 🤩 #amreading #kidlit

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

Stay tuned... #DVPit #writersky #booksky

This is Autumn. She was born without one paw. Gets along just fine with three, but still sometimes uses a prosthetic leg when she wants to blend in. 13/10

I'd like to take a pause from writing to thank my fellow Wisconsinites. We did it. 👊

I'm quite certain we have the same pack of dogs...and yes, I want their job too. 😂

Made it in the top 20! Check out Vivian's link for my story on Suni Lee, first #Hmong American Olympic gold medalist. 🤩 #amwriting #writingcommunity #kidlit

I spy a dreary day, edits, a pup, and a dumpling. #WritingCommunity #DogMom

When you sit down to write and this appears… 🙃 #amwriting #writingcommunity #dogmom

I went to put a book on hold at the library and was rejected because, apparently, I already have that book in one of my many piles at home...and here I am trying to find it. #amreading

You know you borrow one too many books when your partner asks why dozens fell out of the back of your car, and you can't recall which library trip that was from... #kidlit #amreading

Don't miss out on this opportunity, #kidlit writers!

Calling BIPOC writers in the Phoenix Metro area! Check out what Peace is up to! 🤩 #WritingCommunity #BIPOCWriters

OMG!!! Love this cover, and yes, adding it to my list! #kidlit

Looking forward to reading this one! #kidlit

Went to work after 259 days. This is exactly how I feel. And now…daydreaming of how to nap in the sun every day like my dog. 🙃 #dog #doglife #dogmom

Thank you #storystorm for all the inspiration and new ideas! 🤩 #kidlit #amwriting

I hold a record that I’m quite proud of! 😋 #eggrolls #hmoob #hmong #hmongfood #wisconsinlife wisconsinlife.org/story/how-to...

The last time I subbed was when I was a school social worker. In a pinch, I'd teach math to 2nd graders, history to 5th graders, and even gym! All this to say I'm going on sub for the first time, and though it's a different kind of sub, I hope school subbing days have prepared me! #WritingCommunity

Keep an eye out for this one! Can't wait to read it!!! 🤩 #kidlit