WKLY POLL: List something you enjoyed doing or learning recently that has NOTHING to do w/work events, politics, or self-promo. Hobbies? Food? etc. #CommunityPolls #Uplift My answer: I so enjoyed catching up with my writing critique partner & longtime friend @christinafarley.bsky.social in person!

@debbieohi.com and I met forever ago when she joined our MiG Writers crit group. I didn't know how lucky I was at the time. Not only is she a talented writer and has amazing insights, but she has also become a trusted, close friend. As you can guess, I'm very glad we met! #writingcommunity

SO great to catch up with my longtime writing critique partner @christinafarley.bsky.social ! Christy is putting together a fun reel from our get-together, posting next wk (will also post at www.instagram.com/christinalfa...). #KidLit

Today is the day! I'm thrilled to share with you the cover for the 4th book in The Immortal Bound Series. This stunning cover was designed by trifbook. I love how he created this series to match as well as show the journey that Estrella has been on. What do you think of the cover?

July 1st is #CanadaDay! Why not celebrate by reading some #CanKidLit? You can browse my Canadian KidLit/YALit custom feed here: bsky.app/profile/debb...

Today Fairy Tale Road is out in the world! This is my first romcom and I had a blast creating it in the choose-your-own-adventure style. Did you read those books as a kid? I always loved them but thought we adults need to have a little fun too, right? So I did!

Thanks to my writing critique partner @christinafarley.bsky.social for answering my Qs about her experiences with both indie & trad publishing (esp since she's been successful in both!); Christy was a treasure trove of GREAT info! More abt Christy & her work: christinafarley.com #KidLit #YALit

Such an incredible time visiting the Brent schools in the Philippines! The students and staff were just amazing. #authorvisit

Can’t wait to share the 3rd book in my YA contemporary romantasy series with you soon! #yafantasy

What do you like to read in your fantasy? #fantasybooks

Sometimes I need a little inspiration. These writing dice I got as a Christmas gift are the perfect solution to throw in a little fun and variety in my stories! #writing

Thank you to everyone who came to our panel “Book to Film” at #dsnx24!

I’m packed and ready to fly out tomorrow for Dragonsteel’s Nexus 2024! I can’t wait!

Friends! I want to get headphones for writing. Please share recommendations!

I’m thrilled to be attending Dragonsteel Nexus 2024! I’d love to see you and chat. I’ll be participating in two panels and signing books. Come see me! *Book to the Big Screen: Film Adaptations Panel *Author Signing *Paying the Bills: Career Strategies for Authors #DSNX24 #fantasyreads

Here to connect with the #kidlit community and love MG or work with MG readers? check out the For the Love of Middle Grade starter packs--full of educators, librarians, author/illustrators, and others you can connect with who are here for the same reason. Here's starter pack #2: go.bsky.app/2kymhkp

A great resource for writers! Also, if you’re not following @debbieohi.com, you should! She has such excellent tips and advice for navigating Bluesky!

One of my favorite parts about being an author is school visits! They remind me of why I’m writing! #writing

Such a fun day at Lutz k-8 School! #authorlife

I had the most amazing signing yesterday at B&N! Thank you to everyone who came. Events like these remind me why I write. Plus, I got to meet so many people I’d never have met. Nearly sold out of books. There are 3 autographed copies left if you couldn’t make it. #books

Today is the day! Come stop by Barnes and Noble Waterford and say hi! stores.barnesandnoble.com/event/978006...

And then there were two! Today is the release day for THE IMMORTAL HEART! I can’t wait for you all to read this one. ❤️🏰❤️

And then there were two! Today is the release day for THE IMMORTAL HEART! I can’t wait for you all to read this one. ❤️🏰❤️

1 week until THE IMMORTAL HEART releases! I can’t wait for you all to read this sequel to THE IMMORTAL SECRET! ❤️✨❤️✨❤️✨❤️

6 more days until my picture book #IWantToReadALLTheBooks launches from Simon & Schuster BFYR! Books incl. titles by @mahtabnarsimhan.bsky.social @christinafarley.bsky.social @carmellavv.bsky.social @karenbass.bsky.social @brianmcl.com @rose.bsky.team @lisayee.bsky.social @martychan.bsky.social

Just created K-12 School Librarians & Teacher Librarians pack: go.bsky.app/E3rxHny Still a few spaces available for more #SchoolLibrarians who are active on Bluesky! Feeds: KidLit Mega Feed, Kidlit/YA Book Recommendations, & Book Bans & Censorship. #starterpack #Skybrarians #Edusky 🧵👇🏼

Educators & Librarians! Looking for authentic #kidlit #YALit book recommendations (that aren't self-promo)? Browse the KidLit & YA Recommendations feed. To those who post kidlit/YA book recommendations: pls join us! Your posts will ALSO get pushed to KidLit Mega Feed. #Skybrarian #SchoolLibrarian

This was a nice writing break!

PLS SHARE: If anyone in #KidLit community is actively maintaining a Bluesky LIST of people (incl. specific or local-focused), pls post brief description & link to your LIST below? Could be a kidlit launch group, SCBWI or other regional group, etc Doesn't have to be Official but pls read 🧵👇🏼 cont'd

My writing critique partner @christinafarley.bsky.social just did a cover reveal for THE THIEF OF TIME, a collaborative MG she co-wrote with Amy Christine Parker and Vivi Barnes, cover art by Brandon Dorman. #TheThiefOfTime launches May 7, 2024! #CoverReveal #KidLitCoverReveal

The CBY news train is ROLLING, bb! Today, @keepingitgeekly.bsky.social's got a COVER REVEAL for THE THIEF OF TIME by Vivi Barnes, @christinafarley.bsky.social, & #AmyChristineParker! Check it out! www.comicbookyeti.com/post/a-new-c...

These ladies are simply magic!

Going through a final look at this proposal and so grateful to @debbieohi.com and @andreamack.bsky.social for their incredible insights!

New year, new goals! I’ve been deep in my writing cave so I haven’t had time to write this year’s goals. But I’m finally at the place where I can sit down and dream up fun things for this new year of MAGIC! ✨

Happy holidays! ❄️📚❄️ THE DREAM HEIST, my YA romantic thriller, is free today through Friday! My gift to you. Happy reading! a.co/d/dSrKmQg

If you're a part of my VIP Team Farley (Yes! The votes are in and you choose our group name!), I want to thank you so much for showing up and being a part of my life. I'm so grateful for each of you, and your kindness and generosity does not go unnoticed. forms.wix.com/c049931d-d2e...

I'm so enjoying the Dreamscape YA series by my my writing critique partner @christinafarley.bsky.social! Fast-paced adventure about a young scientist. More info: christinafarley.com/thrilling-ad...

We won! My youngest won the whole race and I came in 1st place in my age group! Between the strong winds blowing off the lake, the rain, and skirting around puddles, I wasn’t sure if I’d make it to the finish line. But we did it! And had a blast too.

I sent off my Italy book to beta readers. Which means it’s time to start a new book! This one is another myth-inspired contemporary fantasy that I know my GILDED readers will love, but it’s adult! I’m soooo excited for this book, ya’ll.

Grateful to my critique partners @carmellavv.bsky.social @andreamack.bsky.social & @christinafarley.bsky.social of MiGwriters (Middle Grade Writers) for all their help/encouragement. Now they help critique my picture bks, too! 💙 #kidlitchat

"Don't base your success on others. You have your own path to follow." - @christinafarley.bsky.social

Just a girl with her books. 📚

Custom feed of Indie Bookstores & Indie Booksellers is now publicly available: bsky.app/profile/did:... If you'd like to be added to this feed, please reply to this thread with your info, thx: bsky.app/profile/debb... Thx to @bergsbites.bsky.social for their help!

Hm. The deeper I dive into this, the more I'm thinking that what I want isn't possible on Bluesky yet. I'd love to be able to share a LIST of Bluesky accounts the way I can do via xTwitter (see image). Can I do something similar using Custom Feeds/Skyfeed on Bluesky? Or not yet?

Today’s writing inspiration. #amwritingromance

I’m writing my first adult novel. I don’t know what will happen with it, but people, it’s been fun to write. Every morning I wake up eager to get to this story so I can hang out with these characters.

My roses are blooming!

Good morning. It’s time to write, but can I go back to sleep?! #amwriting

I took this week off from heavy writing to relax at the beach. There’s really something about taking a mental break and stepping away from the work! #author #writing

Hello, BlueSkyers! Good to see so many friends and new friends here on this app.