Get your signed copies at Scuppernong Books in Greensboro from 2-3 on October 4!

Just in time for summer reading! #bookrelease

Great time in Southern Pines today!

Look for book 4 coming this May! #awardwinning #childrensliterature #fairies

The latest Book Fairies First Look episode! youtu.be/O88LsyATdsQ?...

Currently residing in developmental edit world for KIMIMILA RETURNS — coming May 2025! #levelbestbooks #middlegrade #fantasy #fairies #zahraoftheuwharries #inspiredscribe

Great new release by @tamekafryerbrown.bsky.social

I meet and talk the most talented writers each month! Just finished recording SCBWI-Carolinas Book Fairies First Look interview with @tamekafryerbrown.bsky.social Her creativity with words is as vibrant as Alleanna Harris’ illustrations in her newest picture book! Interview link coming soon!

Looking for reviewers for my latest middle-grade magical realism/low-fantasy novel. If you’re interested in reading an unedited version to provide a review of KIMIMILA RETURNS (May 2025/Level Elevate imprint of Level Best Books), let me know! #booksky

Get all 4 at Bella Luna Treasures on #SmallBusinessSaturday! #ShopLocal #kidlit #writers

Thrilled about two things today. 1) I sent my editor the manuscript for KIMIMILA RETURNS, the 4th of 5 books in the Zahra of the Uwharries series. 2) I deleted my X account. I haven’t used it in ages, so like the clothes I didn’t wear this year, I got rid of it. #authors #writers

Another chapter as I chip away at book 4 …

Fall Break, Author Exchange, Gratitude & more in this month’s “Micki’s Latest Gossip”! shoutout.wix.com/so/5fP8__11U...

The morning sky is gorgeous. The perfect way to start a writing day! #inspiredscribe #writerslife

Bluesky now has over 10 million users, and I was #1,821,164!

Check out the release events! www.mickibareauthor.com/events

Coming in May in hardcover and paperback!

Which venue inspired a new character in my middle-grade series? Read my blog and venture a guess! #kidlit #writing #inspiration #inspiredscribe #zahraoftheuwharries

Happy New Year!

Spending a significant portion of my break editing book 3. #writerslife #amwriting #editing #inspiredscribe

A year ago today, Society of the Sentinelia won the AAUW NC Young People’s Literature Award! This year’s award will be presented on December 8. Book 2, Blind Fairy, was nominated … Stay tuned! 🫣 🧡💜🏆🏆💜🧡 #inspiredScribe

Happy Friday! Happy December!

Post-retreat epiphany changed my mindset, priorities, and attitude. #kidlit #InspiredScribe #ZahraoftheUwharries #writingtips #writerslife #authors #middlegrade #SCBWI #childrensbooks #blog www.mickibareauthor.com/post/a-write...

The SCBWI Bookstop online store is open! Find Society of the Sentinelia and other great middle-grade novels there! #kidlit #InspiredScribe www.scbwi.org/bookstop/boo...

Wrapping up finishing touches on my third middle-grade manuscript. It’ll be headed to my editor by the end of the week! #kidlit #inspiredscribe

I snapped this photo waiting for the light to change at a busy intersection. Hundreds of birds swirl and perch at sunset. It feels like a prompt. Go! 🖋️💻📝 #kidlit #InspiredScribe #writers #prompt

Created my first Public List using Bluesky's new functionality! You can check out my Bluesky list of KidLit & YA Editors here: bsky.app/profile/debb... Click on the About tab to see the list of user accounts. Click on the Posts tab to see recent posts by those on this list.

Yep, I've got you, Bluesky, on my mind! Read about it in my latest blog (2-min read) www.mickibareauthor.com/post/bluesky...

Back at work wishing I could be home writing and editing. 🧞‍♂️🪄🧚‍♂️🖋️💻

Session during SCBWI-Carolinas Fall Retreat! #kidlit career toolbox

Storytelling and s’mores on a cold retreat night! 🔥📖 #scbwicarolinas #inspiredscribe #kidlit

My latest newsletter ... I should be working on OMEGA CRAG rather than sharing things on social media. But since I was out here anyway ... shoutout.wix.com/so/f5Ojxjr6Y...

Inspector Squid is on the case but she can be distracted if you offer her tea. Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day! 🦑 #kidlitart

Already inspired at the #scbwicarolinas Fall Retreat!