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Anna M Lewis
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Author/ Illustrator | Toy Inventor | Sarcasm Queen | Pursuer of Creative Ideas | Constantly Spiraling Down Some Rabbit Hole
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Who Dey!
Let’s go Bears!

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I’m so confused, conflicted, and exhausted and it’s only the first quarter. 🤦🏻‍♀️
November 2, 2025 at 6:24 PM
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This is HALLOWEEN This is HALLOWEEN
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Is this house vacant? Or not?
#inktober2025vacant #inktober2025 #hauntedhouse #kidlitillustration #children_illustration
October 31, 2025 at 7:08 PM
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Lovin' another Women of Steel and Stone mention. Emily Roebling is a rock star!
Thanks for the mention @britpoptarts.bsky.social
britpoptarts.bsky.social ʕᵔᴥᵔʔ Milla Lorelei Mélomane 💙 ʕᵔᴥᵔʔ @britpoptarts.bsky.social · Sep 23
Emily Warren Roebling is one of the women featured in “Women of Steel and Stone: 22 Inspirational Engineers, Architects, and Landscape Designers” for ages 12 and up at www.amightygirl.com/women-of-ste...
"Emily Warren Roebling, the "woman who saved the Brooklyn Bridge," was born in 1843. Early in its construction, Roebling's husband, the chief engineer in charge of the bridge’s construction, became bedridden due to decompression sickness. Emily Roebling stepped in to become the first female field engineer and supervised the bridge's construction for over ten years until its completion in 1883. Roebling’s father-in-law, John Roebling, was the designer of the bridge but he died of tetanus early in its construction. His son, Washington Roebling, took over its construction but his frequent entry & exit of the pressurized caissons (watertight structures used to remove water for building the bridge piers) led to a case of “caisson’s disease” (decompression sickness), a little-understood condition at the time that oft led to crippling injury & even death. The illness left Roebling's husband paralyzed, deaf & mute. New York Times: “Mrs. Roebling applied herself to the study of engineering, & succeeded so well that in a short time she was able to assume the duties of chief engineer." For over a decade, she dealt with contractors, supervised staff, inspected construction, & handled politicians and reporters. By the time the bridge was done, she had become the public face of one of the most significant construction projects of the era. She became the 1st person to drive a carriage across the span, bringing along a live rooster for good luck. At its opening ceremony, US Congressman Abram Stevens Hewitt called the Brooklyn Bridge “...an everlasting monument to the sacrificing devotion of a woman & of her capacity for that higher education from which she has been too long disbarred.” Roebling traveled widely and took the opportunity to pursue further education, receiving a law degree from NYU. She died in 1903. While few remember her name today, a plaque still stands on the bridge, dedicating it to the memory of her father-in-law, her husband, & Emily Roebling herself."
October 28, 2025 at 5:55 PM
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Day 23 Firefly
Roasting Marshmallows + Fireflies = Camping
#inktober2025firefly #childrensbookillustration #graphicnovelart #earlyreaders #animeartstyle
October 23, 2025 at 4:21 AM
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Better button up. It’s getting chilly outside.
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#inktober2025 #inktober2025button #leaves #autumnishere #chunchyleaves #graphicnovelseries #ERGN
October 22, 2025 at 5:28 PM
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Comet was taking way too long doing his business in the backyard and I was enjoying the gorgeous autumn weather. It’s 52° now so I’m assuming by 6pm we will finally reach the below 50° rule to get a fire in the fireplace tonight! 🍂🍁#autumnishere #autumnsky #firstfireoftheseason🔥
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October 21, 2025 at 5:44 PM
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Well if I’m going to be stuck here, I might as well take some pics for #caterday #milton #catsaturday 🐈
October 18, 2025 at 8:45 PM
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Milton needed my attention. So while he was kneading (aka making biscuits) I thought I’d show off my awesome green cat eye nails. #creativeinspiration #catsofbluesky #mainecooncat
(Don’t look too close. Polish is almost 3 weeks old.)
October 10, 2025 at 9:10 PM
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SWEEP and the DUST BUNNIES are forever friends. Just playing with some character designs.
#inktober2025sweep #inktober2025 #characterdesign #dustbunnies #broom #ergn #childrensbook
October 10, 2025 at 8:32 PM
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It’s rather RECKLESS to wear black clothing to a cat cafe.
Could add a lot more to this drawing, but you get the idea. 🤣 🐈🐈‍⬛
#inktober2025reckless #drawtober #catcafe #catsofbluesky #graphicnovelart #earlyreader #digitalart
October 9, 2025 at 3:52 PM
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Starring tonight: STARFISH
Playing with the new iPad 🤩 #inktober2025 #artistsofbsky #characterdesign #seacreatures
October 8, 2025 at 4:38 PM
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Quick drawing for Drawtober.
Rabbit Rabbit Rabbit Mustache

New iPad comes today. Yay!
More fun to come ✍🏼✍🏼✍🏼
#drawtober #inktober2025 #inktober2025mustache
October 1, 2025 at 4:42 PM
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Yes, I am listening to the Wednesday soundtrack! Not just for Halloween! 🎃
Wednesday on Apple Music
Playlist · 60 Songs
music.apple.com
September 16, 2025 at 10:27 PM
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Hey #kidlit illustrators, it has been a few months (a lot going on this year) but I’ll be posting an open call for samples tomorrow. Stay tuned!

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September 14, 2025 at 2:49 PM
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EVERY SINGLE TIME I sit down on my couch in my office.
Now I’m stuck while Milton is “making biscuits”. 😏😏😏😏😏
#caturday #catsaturday #catsofbluesky
September 13, 2025 at 9:32 PM
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I have finally found the perfect sock for when your dog manages to lick all the hair off their paw and creates an huge owie.
This is after several nights of cones, donuts, and several other socks whilst sleeping (trying to) in the family room. (And several texts to a very understanding vet.)
September 9, 2025 at 4:41 PM
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Friendly reminder:
Tonight’s another new episode of University Challenge with Amol Raman and
Season Premiere of Jeopardy
September 8, 2025 at 5:35 PM
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Every year I create an Inktober calendar that’s easy to print out. Sharing for all. #inktober2025

I’m on the fence about Inktober this year, but MUSTACHE might pull me in. 🥸

Should really be working on my middle grade novel and making edits to a picture book biography for an editor. 🤪🤪🤪🤪
September 8, 2025 at 5:08 PM
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Raising my voice for this condition that affects millions worldwide but often goes unseen and unheard.
Who knew there was a day for PKD!

I was diagnosed when I was pregnant with Emily.
My mom and grandmother also had it.
#PKDAwarenessDay
September 4, 2025 at 9:23 PM
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Ambidextrous for the win!
Labor Day activity!
Great news from Martha Alderson The Plot Whisperer
September 1, 2025 at 11:12 PM
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Inktober 2025 Prompt List dropped. Should I this year????
#inktober2025
September 1, 2025 at 9:42 PM
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Daughter’s home, so it’s a TENNIS date! 🎾🎾🎾🎾
September 1, 2025 at 9:39 PM
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Did better this week. 🤪 Great game @aimeelucido.bsky.social @bloomberglp.bsky.social
August 29, 2025 at 3:56 PM
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How Music Can Energize Your Creativity | Psychology Today www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/crea...
How Music Can Energize Your Creativity
We often use music as a form of entertainment and relaxation. But it can also be the key to more creative thinking, no matter the task or challenge.
www.psychologytoday.com
August 28, 2025 at 9:49 PM
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I always need to do something unique on my nails. For my birthday, I added a little bling to the party nails. 💅🏼 💎
Besides fun to look at, I discovered they’re like a fidget tool on your nails.
So long jewelry nails, mani/pedi day tomorrow. Will have to revisit the bling soon.
August 27, 2025 at 9:43 PM