Love that forests make it so easy to take a gorgeous picture.

Share some of the greatest swordsmen in cinema THIS ONE. Reportedly the two finest fencers in Hollywood, in one of the best films of the era: m.youtube.com/watch?v=nB8t...

NOTICE: Do you have an elderly or disabled neighbor in NYC? Be a good neighbor and let them know about the free air conditioner program. If they earn $3473 or less a month, NYC will cover the costs of an A/C. Remember…last summer we had 95 degree weather. Look out for them

Made apple pie and vanilla ice cream hearts for Mother’s Day.

Five jobs I’ve had: Calculus tutor Library reserves desk assistant Video editor Journalist TV writer

Happy Earth Day 🌎

Sunny day by a river.

Slight variation: 5 animated series that are comps for some of my original pilot scripts. 1. Stillwater 2. Little Bear 3. Alice’s Wonderland Bakery 4. Sofia the First 5. Fairly OddParents

Made some custom chocolate Easter bunnies filled with crushed cookies, sprinkles, and nuts.

Forgot to post a pic of the orange zest cake I baked a couple of weeks ago. I tried out a flower piping tip for the first time, but I made the frosting a little too soft so the shapes didn’t hold. Still not bad looking for a test run though, if I do say so myself.

Excited to be a Children’s Media Association mentor for the first time! After being a mentee and a volunteer in past years, it’ll be fun to help a newcomer grow as a kids’ screenwriter! Thanks to CMA for inviting me!

Got a pic of some rather dramatic looking clouds.

THE CAT OF VERSAILLES A story about courage and kindness, with a touch of whimsy and a splash of adventure. A 12k children’s chapter book for ages 6-9 with series potential. Think Adventures of Wishbone X Cat Diaries: The Secrets of the MEOW Society #Q #F #Hi #WSPit #Dis #AmQuerying

THE CAT OF VERSAILLES 12k children’s chapter book for ages 6-9 with series potential 🏹 Animal adventures 🇫🇷 Set in French past/present ❤️ Friendship, courage, and kindness 🐈👧 A little girl & talking cat ♾️ Diversity representation Wishbone X Stillwater #Q #F #Hi #WSPit #Dis

Happy Valentine’s Day, all! 💕🍰 You know how much I love to bake, so I made a traditional Waldorf red velvet cake with ermine frosting for the occasion.

“I led them around the corner to reveal tables and shelves well stocked with many cured meats, drying herbs dangling from above, wheels of cheese, preserved fruits and vegetables, and a jar of crackers.” An excerpt from my 12k chapter book: THE CAT OF VERSAILLES #FoodPit #KidLit #AmQuerying

"The Moonhighers honored the same tradition as The Hollow; that dessert was not a course that came after dinner, but a part of the meal itself. This meant that you could feast on chocolate cake and roast beef at the same time, as nature had intended." #FoodPit #MG #F #Q

How did a little orange cat use delicious Italian spaghetti sauce to save a wolf family from King Louis XIII’s hunting party? Find out by reading my 12k children’s chapter book THE CAT OF VERSAILLES 🐈🇫🇷 #FoodPit #KidLit #AmQuerying

8-yr-old Francine’s first act upon strolling the palace gardens at Versailles is to buy a rolled up chocolate nutella crepe and enjoy it while taking in the Apollo Basin in my new 12k chapter book: THE CAT OF VERSAILLES 🐈🇫🇷 #FoodPit #KidLit #AmQuerying

THE CAT OF VERSAILLES 12k children’s fantasy chapter book w series potential Wishbone X Stillwater Adapted from original script that got • Austin Film Festival 2nd Round • Sundance Episodic Lab 2nd Round • Inevitable Foundation Semifinalist • Coverfly Red List Top 1% #Q #F #MG #QuestPit #KidLit

THE CAT OF VERSAILLES 12k children’s fantasy chapter book with series potential, about an American girl living in France and her friendship with a special cat.🐈  Author is a children’s media professional, has worked with Nick Jr, TeamTO, Amazon & IE. #Q #F #HFic #MG #QuestPit

CABIN IN THE WOODS × JOHN DIES AT THE END When their detective friend is murdered at their annual gaming retreat, 5 dads must rely on years of #TTRPG experience—and puns—to solve the crime before they're all killed off like NPCs in a badly written supernatural campaign. #QuestPit #A #H #MY #Q

SAILOR MOON x HANNAH MONTANA x TRON By day, Mia & her friends are a hot pop group. By night they're vigilantes who fight virus monsters in a metaverse. ⚡️Mixed race & Chinese rep 🐶TALKING CORGI 🔥Magical Cyber Girls 🗺️Diaspora themes 💞Rivals to lovers #questpit #ya #f #sf #poc #q

THE CAT OF VERSAILLES 12k children’s fantasy chapter book with series potential 🏹 Animal adventures 🇫🇷 Set in French past/present ❤️ Friendship, courage, and kindness 🐈👧 A little girl & talking cat ♾️ Disability/diversity Wishbone X Stillwater #Q #F #HFic #MG #QuestPit

Felt like a good day to bake another random chocolate cake 🍰

I just scheduled an email for tomorrow sending a query and my #kidlit chapter book manuscript (based on my best kids’ TV pilot) to an editor at Penguin Young Readers as my submission for the Emerging Voices and Visions program. Wish me luck!🍀

First baking experiment of the year: apple cinnamon rolls!

Last sunset of the 2025. Happy New Year everyone 🌅🎉

Late night Christmas baking.

A last glimpse of autumn on Winter Solstice.

NEW on #PipelineArtists:

My first interview article for Pipeline Artists is live! If you’re interested in writing for animated kids’ series, this is a must-read! “Interview: Brandon Violette On Building a Successful Children’s TV Writing Career” pipelineartists.com/interview-br...

Had the pleasure of sitting down with Brandon Violette for the latest episode of his podcast, which just went live today! youtu.be/kddvQrBIx5E

Catching a glimpse of some fall colors before winter officially begins.

Introduce yourself with five animals you’ve seen in the wild. Brown bear Snow owl Blue whale Turkey Boar

Pumpkin chocolate chip cookies with brown sugar spice frosting. 🍪

Pumpkin chocolate chip bread for Halloween 🎃🍞

Saw some sights during a recent trip to Santa Cruz.

Glad to be included in Viz-Ability’s pop-up event at Studio City this week in the writers & directors category! Hoping all who attended had a wonderful and productive time!

Caught a neat view the other day.

My latest article just came out today! “Booktober Reads for Horror Writers”

I just entered #RevPit #10Queries. Enter now for a chance to win free feedback on your query and 1st 5 pages.

The sky yesterday was pretty awesome for a couple of hours.

I just finished the first draft of the children’s chapter book I’ve been writing for the last year or so. Yay!!📖👩‍💻🎉🍾 Now I guess it’s time to put on my editor-hat and get to work on a second draft, lol.

Perfect music cue to end a very frustrating morning. Just as I pulled into my street, the radio started playing I Can’t Get No Satisfaction 😂

Newest baking experiment: chocolate chip ginger snaps!

Made a cake that can beat the heat of a summer birthday. Pound cake and fresh strawberries with gelatin-stabilized whipped cream and a chocolate drizzle.

My Father’s Day baking project: cherry pie with a lattice crust.

Hi, all! Just posting a reminder for anyone who's a member of Children's Media Association and is currently job hunting that our next Zoom meeting of CMA Next Chapter is scheduled for Monday, June 16 at 4pm PST! Members can RSVP at: www.childrensmediaassociation.org/events/