I entered today! Fingers crossed!

Look at those pollen-filled baskets! 🖤💛🖤💛

'St. Paddy's Day' is usually preferred over 'St. Patty's Day.' 'Paddy' is the shortened form of the original Irish spelling of 'Patrick,' which is 'Pádraig.' 'Patty' is the shortened form of 'Patricia.'

I wrote a thing!

THE #50PRECIOUSWORDS 2026 INTERNATIONAL WRITING CONTEST IS OPEN!!! viviankirkfield.com/2026/03/02/t... Please share to spread the word! #kidlit #iamwriting #contest #prizes

Anyone else get butterflies when getting ready to start writing a first draft? 🦋 🤗

We all need to hear this- every day. ❤️

12x12 is pretty much the entire reason I have so many picture book drafts and almost 10 of those polished! It's a wonderful and supportive community packed full of amazing craft knowledge. *10/10 always recommend* Two more days to register for this year! 12x12challenge.com/membership/

Caturday

It’s the little things in life, like winning a cool prize! 🏆💜 Thanks @12x12challenge.bsky.social!!!

This book absolutely blindsided me. From the gorgeous illustrations to the fascinating peek at history and science from a cave, I was captivated. The beautiful relationship across time and distance was the exquisite cherry on top. 10/10 must read.

Starting the year revising my MG horror novel and getting ready for my picture book mentorship! Let the games begin!

Nonmember registration is open for this Opening Pages workshop with Jackie Kruzie at Focused Artists! If you are ready for some excellent editorial and market feedback on the opening pages of your adult novel, this is for you! Perfect if you plan to query in 2026! app.inkedvoices.com/event/worksh...

Latest picture book library haul!

Let's gooooo!!!!!!

Not now, haunted Victorian shoes

Tomorrow is festival day!!! Came down and meet your new favorite author! Hope to see you there.

Someone in my neighborhood gets me.

I was so lucky to be chosen for the August Whole Novel Workshop at Highlights. For a few days the hostile voices of the world were silenced, and I was surrounded by immensely talented and supportive creatives in the most gorgeous place. My book and my soul have been renewed! 100% will be back!

In the middle of everything spinning chaotically around us, today I remember that two crazy kids were able to make it to their 20th anniversary. ❤️❤️❤️

Google Gemini AI has learned to write comics and children's books | ITC

Reason 3-277 why I sometimes have a difficult time writing.

Books NOT to read this summer . . . www.npr.org/2025/05/20/n...

Just found out my mother-in-law bought the same dress I did to wear to a family wedding this summer. How's your day going?

Need an excuse to buy more books? Now you have one! Saturday is Indie Bookstore Day! Show your favorite indie some love.

- Submitted a PB to an editor! - Signed up for a pitch challenge - Gathering info for my next round of agent queries *trying to keep the momentum going despite life*

When the coffee machine breaks before you’ve even made the first cup. 😡😭

My favorite genres to write in: 1. Mailman who seems to have more teeth every time you see him. 2. Overly dramatic animal memoir. 3. Texture desensitization via food fight.

This book has been running on replay, both in my mind and in my hands, for the past few days. Stunning!

Sometimes you’ve gotta refill your creativity bucket. Thanks Orlando!

Jolene finally gets a chance to see a baseball game in person, but clouds gather and threaten her big night. “That’s not fair!” Her tears mingle with raindrops. But when Jolene dries her eyes and pays attention to the fans, she discovers that there is magic in a rain delay. #QuestPit #picturebook

Eli is in the hospital for what seems like the one millionth time. With a lung infection, fading friendships, and a bratty little brother, he is maxed out. But when his favorite nurse is bitten by a vampire, Eli must work with two other chronically ill friends to save her. #QuestPit #MG #horror

If anyone needs me, I'll be stalking BlueSky for MSWL Day.

Love seeing friends and meeting new ones! #scbwiNY25

Just twinning at #scbwiNY25 with @sarahmead.bsky.social

Had a blast at Ellen’s and then walking around the evening before #scbwiconference. @sarahmead.bsky.social

Here we go Year 4!!! Last year I wrote 12 new manuscripts and revised 14! 🔥🔥🔥

When your teeth are chattering, it’s a sign you need to get more books from the library to curl up with.

Good morning. We are open. 📖☕️

I am looking for deep dive craft books for MG and YA. Here are the writing books I read last year.

I'll take it!

Big focus on middle grade in 2024 as I revised my first novel and started my second. Here are some of the books that stuck with me.

My 2024 goal was to read 150 picture books. Did I do it? No. But I came close! These are a few picture books that stuck with me. Also: The Remember Balloons by Jessie Oliveros, art by Dana Wulfekotte Zap! Clap! Boom!: The Story of a Thunderstorm by Laura Purdie Salas, art by Ella MacKay.

On Saturdays I write. But I certainly DO NOT go down the rabbit hole of types of owls and what sounds they make. Except that I did.

Currently working on my second middle grade novel draft and approximately 1 million picture book revisions. #kidlit #writingcommunity

Am I weird if I love revising? 🙃