Today's fanmail motivation is from Jonathan in Iowa, who gave me a new book idea and everything... #kidlit #mglit #writing

Once in a lifetime opportunity for an aspiring picture book author! Want your pb to be considered at Sourcebooks executive editor Manlove's editorial meeting? Melissa & I are offering a critique & Skip-the-Slush-Pile pass in the Publishing for Minnesota fundraiser! www.32auctions.com/organization...

I donated a manuscript critique and a (hot off the press!) print ARC of GET A CLUE: HOW TO PLOT, WRITE, AND SELL YOUR MG OR YA MYSTERY (out 7 Apr.). Publishing shows up, y'all... www.32auctions.com/organization... #publishingforminnesota #publishing #writingcommunity #forwriters #kidlit #mglit

Ever consider writing middle-grade or young-adult mystery? Our member, @fleurbradley.bsky.social, is writing a book on that! Check out her cover reveal below. Get a Clue: How to Plot, Write, and Sell Your MG or YA Mystery is out on April 7th and available for (pre-)order in paperback and e-book.

Thanks for the shout-out, SinC Colorado!! ♥️ #kidlit #yalit #writingcommunity

Mystery writer friends: join us for a virtual mini-conference - it's free, because RMMWA is cool like that... Share it with your friends! #MysteryWriter #WritingCommunity #mysterybooks #amwriting #mystery

Cover reveal for Get a Clue: How to Plot, Write, and Sell Your MG or YA Mystery...! I know, it's exciting. Link: fleurbradleyauthor.substack.com/p/cover-reve...

I'm just gonna post a piece of my art from my files every day til the New Year because WHY NOT. Here's a drawing I did in 2017 for my novel ALL THE CROOKED SAINTS.

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Today's kid fanmail motivation is from Madeline, who drew me atop a mountain with a rainbow, which is my happy place. #kidlit #amwriting #writingcommunity

Gettin' some dirt on my boots with my girl Tyne. #coloradosprings #takeahike

If you're coming to NCTE, say hi! #ncte #denver #literacy #teachers

Advice from Seasoned Authors featuring Fleur Bradley! We asked Fleur some of the most important questions! See what her best advice is for all authors looking to make it. Read all her advice on our blog: writingdayworkshops.com/blog #amwriting #amquerying @fleurbradley.bsky.social

Despite quite liking bats, I somehow have only ever drawn them as background elements (usually for a vampire or witch or... something). Anyone else who is more bats about... bats... ? 🦇 #kidlitart

Do you have a #KidLit or #YALit book launching this wk? Or do you want to help boost someone else's #PublicationDay #BookBirthday? Reply below with info + link to the post. Only for books launching Nov.3-9, 2025 #2025-Wk45.

@carolinecarlson.bsky.social shares 10 new children’s books that take readers from the cosmos all the way back to Earth.

Found this very comfortable chair and footstool for just $25. Added blanket to Fleur it up. Now, let the writing begin... #trifty #amwriting #mystery

Throwback to when I made a booktrailer for Daybreak in Raven Island... Fun, but definitely a stretch for my skillset, lol. #mglit #halloween #booksforkids #booktrailer #canva

This butterfly mistook me for a flower until it found one. #colorado #mountainlife #butterfly

Peeped the leaves and avoided the crowds. Turns out that, as with everything, the answer is the forest. #colorado #woodlandpark #leafpeeping

So this week I'm book talking the wonderful junior novels that kids in CO nominated for our 2026 state award! When I got to the the slide for Midnight at the Barclay Hotel, an entire 5th grade class erupted into applause! It was the best moment! @fleurbradley.bsky.social #CCBA #CCBAaward #kidlit 👍📚

Fosterfloofs say don't forget to stretch. #fosterkittens

Sleepy fosterfloofs, were zooming across the room five minutes ago. #fosterkittens #cats

Accidental tired author mirror selfie. It's like a gym selfie, only not. #bouchercon #authorlife

Off to New Orleans Bouchercon to catch up with my mystery author friends... If you're there, say howdy. #mystery #amwriting #writingcommunity

Fosterfloof Doja Cat says no to this Monday-on-a-Tuesday. #fosterkittens #Cats

Hope to see you at Bouchercon! #mysterywriters #bouchercon #kidlit #mglit #yalit #mystery

ICYMI, writers supporting writers, unite! @juliadahl.bsky.social @tananarivedue.bsky.social @christafaust.bsky.social @fleurbradley.bsky.social @gnofhorror.com @jordanharper.bsky.social @keithrosson.bsky.social @sadiehartmann.bsky.social @blacktopkid.bsky.social @bookspotlight.bsky.social

🤩 Looking for a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ hardcover book for $6.99 Beautifully Illustrated by @debbiepalen.bsky.social & written as a newscast by @ljrwritenow.bsky.social sharing the story of animals found in wombat burrows after the 2020 fires - 4 pages of back matter #BookSky #EduSky #Stem #Australia #fires

Little hot and sunny for this ginger girl, but sometimes you just gotta climb a mountain. #colorado #takeahike

Finding the beauty in the world today. #colorado #manitousprings

Fosterkitten says: Icanteven... #fosterkitten #wednesday #nope

Welcome one and all to tonight's #ukteenchat, featuring the fabulous @lisajallen.bsky.social Have your questions at the ready and give us a wave if you’re here 🙋‍♀️ Remember to use the # so your questions don't get missed 🙂

When you realize you've spent your whole life trying to become one of the characters of a book from your childhood... #kidlit #dutch #catlady

When you're little and the world's so big. #caturday #fosterkitten

I'm looking for Canadian book reviewers, bloggers, educators or influencers for Simon & Schuster Canada to send review materials for THE PINK PAJAMAS. If you're interested, please leave a comment or send me a DM! #kidlit #canlit #bookstagram #books

Good news: my short mystery story that appeared in the SinC Colorado Mystery Merge anthology is a finalist in the Colorado Authors League Award...! Cake is on, y'all :-) Thank you to CAL judges & @sinccolorado.bsky.social & fabulous editor Becky Clark.

Happy #caturday from Chloe, who does not approve of the foster kitten.

Here’s a fun spooky read! 20 short stories written by 20 authors all using a National Park, National Monument or a National Historic Park as the setting! Campfire reading anyone?! 🪵 @fleurbradley.bsky.social @allymalinenko.bsky.social @kimventrella.bsky.social @owlhollowpress.bsky.social #bookposse

Had the best time talking to fellow @scbwirockymtn.bsky.social members about creating a speaker profile today. Such a vibrant group! #scbwi #kidlit #mglit

May your Saturday be as good as a fosterfloof's who just discovered the gloriousness that is a basket. #fosterkittens #caturday #cats

Bookmail is the best mail. Excited to read this early copy of THE LIBRARIANS. Happy #fridayreads, all... #bookmail #mystery

The day-long event is free! More: www.mesaverdewritersconference.org/festival.htm... Register (Name and zip code only): forms.gle/1xSu4FrFRwx3... #mesaverde #mesaverdeliteraryfestival #books #writing #reading @fleurbradley.bsky.social

Morning walkabout, making friends. #colorado

I could've gotten takeout but made this veggie orzo bowl instead. Please clap... #saturday #Fleurisresponsible

Nap pile of fosterfloofs. #caturday

@cindyschwind1.bsky.social #bookposse This one is headed your way. Keep the lights on as you travel among the National Parks in some really spooky stories. Ss are going to love this one! @allymalinenko.bsky.social @fleurbradley.bsky.social @owlhollowpress.bsky.social

The day-long event is free! More: www.mesaverdewritersconference.org/festival.htm... Register (Name and zip code only): forms.gle/1xSu4FrFRwx3... #mesaverde #mesaverdeliteraryfestival #books #writing #reading

Looking for summer books for your (reluctant) kid reader...? I got you 😎 #kidlit #mglit #mystery #summerreading #scarybooks

If you want to write a book, make a film, paint, make music, or make any kind of art, just do it. Don’t worry about the what ifs or the doubts or the obstacles or the fears. Just write the book. Write the song. Make the movie. Make art. Have fun.