My copy just arrived. Can’t wait to start digging into #CampBigTop by @alexandradiazauthor.com

A rain-soaked but resilient pink powder puff bloom. What will you spot on your wonder-filled Wednesday? #JoyScavengerHunt

After this weekend’s rain, the roses bloom #JoyScavengerHunt

Wishing you a meaningful Memorial Day celebration #JoyScavengerHunt

Celebrating #HaikuSaturday: blackberry bloom sways blossom bows to breeze’s breath birdsongs dip and rise #poetry #haiku

Lily and morning birdsong. Happy Friday! #JoyScavengerHunt

Coreopsis and birdsong for you this morning #JoyScavengerHunt

If you look carefully, you can spot the juvenile katydid nestled near the base of the gardenia. What will you spot on your wonder–filled Wednesday? #JoyScavengerHunt

Oakleaf hydrangeas, under a tree canopy light filter #JoyScavengerHunt

A balloon flower, filled with possibilities. Happy Monday! #JoyScavengerHunt

Celebrating #haikuSaturday: shadow-creased and shad- ow striped, morning glory spreads vine climbs into light #poetry #haiku #writingcommunity

Welcoming in the weekend #JoyScavengerHunt

A petite petunia for you this morning #JoyScavengerHunt

A hardy ground orchid. What will you spot on your wonder-filled Wednesday? #JoyScavengerHunt

Firewheel flowers for you this morning #JoyScavengerHunt

Cape honeysuckle heralding the start of a new week #JoyScavengerHunt

Celebrating #HaikuSaturday with this video I captured when a manatee swam up as I was sitting quietly on the dock: steady, sliding smooth old scars silvered pale and yet manatee glides on #poetry #haiku #nature

Orchid tree and birdsong. Happy Friday! #JoyScavengerHunt

Impatiens for you this morning #JoyScangerHunt

Heliconias. What will you spot on your wonder-filled Wednesday? #JoyScavengerHunt

Ruellia simplex blooming away this morning #JoyScavengerHunt

Good morning from Florida! #JoyScavengerHunt

Celebrating #haikuSaturday after spotting the tiny bug taking shelter in this emerging coreopsis bloom. on the edge of bloom coreopsis curls, unfurls insect tucked in gold #haiku #poetry

Roses and morning birdsong for you. Happy Friday! #JoyScavengerHunt

A profusion of petunias for you this morning #JoyScavengerHunt

Two wild strawberries, flourishing in the shade. What will you spot on your wonder-filled Wednesday? #JoyScavengerHunt

Our first honeysuckle of the season #JoyScavengerHunt

This morning’s welcome to the week from the garden #JoyScavengerHunt

Celebrating #HaikuSaturday with this tribute to our pomegranate tree: pomegranate prep bloom soon swelling, spreading wide fruit in its cocoon #haiku #poetry #JoyScavengerHunt

A rose rising to meet the weekend! #JoyScavengerHunt

Our red hot poker plant has announced its presence in the garden #JoyScavengerHunt

A rose and bird song. What will you spot (and hear) on your wonder–filled Wednesday? #JoyScavengerHunt

Home again to find a rhododendron in full bloom #JoyScavengerHunt

Good morning from New York #JoyScavengerHunt

Last night I was invited to be Mrs. Patterson in #EveryBrilliantThing. #DanielRadcliffe created a magical, immersive experience, inspiring a sense of community from a room full of NYC strangers. A beautiful reminder to say yes when the story invites you in #EveryBrilliantThing #Broadway

Celebrating #haikuSaturday with this tribute to this amaryllis, which I bought as a present to our family at Christmas. I replanted it outside and it’s now thriving in our garden.  amaryllis past now present present, blooming  bright      returning gift #poetry #haiku #amwriting

Mountain-laurel swaying in the spring breeze. Welcome to your weekend #JoyScavengerHunt

There’s nothing quite like meeting readers who’ve spent time inside your story. Today’s surprise visit to the NC Elementary Battle of the Books regional competition reminded me yet again why I love writing & connecting with readers so much. #NCBattleOfTheBooks #BattleOfTheBooks #authorlife #mg

Shhh! The amazing @LindsayJonesParamore and I are heading out on a secret mission #readers #mgbooks

A petunia for you this morning. This plant weathered the winter outdoors and came back blooming #JoyScavengerHunt #resilience

Spiderwort beginning to bloom. What will you spot on your wonder-filled Wednesday? #JoyScavengerHunt

An Iris for you this morning #JoyScavengerHunt

A rhododendron unfurling its petals to greet the week. Happy Monday #JoyScavengerHunt

Celebrating #HaikuSaturday while visiting my parents in Mississippi banister teacup awaits alert birdsongs in- sects, connect the day #poetry #haiku #visitms

Admiring the irises at #SouthernMiss during the #FayKaigler festival #JoyScavengerHunt

Good morning from Hattiesburg! I’m looking forward to presenting at the #KaiglerFestival2026. #JoyScavengerHunt #Mississippi #VisitMississippi

Admiring the texture of emerging oak leaves #JoyScavengerHunt

Native azalea blooms for you this morning #JoyScavengerHunt

Celebrating #haikuSaturday: dangling catkins swaying drowsy, scatter, drift bird calls fill the air #haiku #poetry #writingcommunity

It’s a Good Friday indeed! #JoyScavengerHunt