Dawn Prochovnic
@dawnprochovnic.bsky.social
Dandelion Lover, Potty Humorist, and Award-Winning Author: Lucy's Blooms, Where Does a Cowgirl/Pirate Go Potty? ASL, Literacy, & Library Enthusiast. 2023 Walt Morey Award recipient. www.dawnprochovnic.com (She/Her)
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The Small Business Saturday Part of the Writing Life
Today is World Toilet Day! I'll be presenting a humorous, potty-themed story time at BOLD Coffee & Books on Small Business Saturday (Nov 29, 11AM).
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Today is #WorldToiletDay, and what better time to share that I'll be presenting a potty-themed story time at BOLD Coffee & Books on Small Business Saturday (Nov 29, 11 AM). Mark your calendars and join our Cowgirl Pirate Potty Party!
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Good question! If you have a local store that does online sales, link to them! Many stores can set up an affiliate account so you can earn commission. If you don't have a local, you can get an affiliate from @bookshop.org They directly support indie bookstores!
As a book blogger, how can I best support indie bookstores?
November 21, 2025 at 11:13 PM
Good question! If you have a local store that does online sales, link to them! Many stores can set up an affiliate account so you can earn commission. If you don't have a local, you can get an affiliate from @bookshop.org They directly support indie bookstores!
Today is #WorldToiletDay, and what better time to share that I'll be presenting a potty-themed story time at BOLD Coffee & Books on Small Business Saturday (Nov 29, 11 AM). Mark your calendars and join our Cowgirl Pirate Potty Party!
www.dawnprochovnic.com/2025/11/the-...
www.dawnprochovnic.com/2025/11/the-...
The Small Business Saturday Part of the Writing Life
Today is World Toilet Day! I'll be presenting a humorous, potty-themed story time at BOLD Coffee & Books on Small Business Saturday (Nov 29, 11AM).
www.dawnprochovnic.com
November 20, 2025 at 1:35 AM
Today is #WorldToiletDay, and what better time to share that I'll be presenting a potty-themed story time at BOLD Coffee & Books on Small Business Saturday (Nov 29, 11 AM). Mark your calendars and join our Cowgirl Pirate Potty Party!
www.dawnprochovnic.com/2025/11/the-...
www.dawnprochovnic.com/2025/11/the-...
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For querying writers: I did a critiques today for an SCBWI conf & got questions about what kind of books you can cite as comps, & I think it’s worth distinguishing between *pitching* comps and *selling* comps. A brief 🧵:
November 8, 2025 at 8:08 PM
For querying writers: I did a critiques today for an SCBWI conf & got questions about what kind of books you can cite as comps, & I think it’s worth distinguishing between *pitching* comps and *selling* comps. A brief 🧵:
Today is World Kindness Day. Today's blog post includes books about kindness and resources for celebrating kindness and acting with kindness www.dawnprochovnic.com/2025/11/the-...
I'd love to hear about a kindness you've received...something simple or life-changing...in the comments below.
I'd love to hear about a kindness you've received...something simple or life-changing...in the comments below.
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November 14, 2025 at 12:14 AM
Today is World Kindness Day. Today's blog post includes books about kindness and resources for celebrating kindness and acting with kindness www.dawnprochovnic.com/2025/11/the-...
I'd love to hear about a kindness you've received...something simple or life-changing...in the comments below.
I'd love to hear about a kindness you've received...something simple or life-changing...in the comments below.
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Authors, Beware! There's a firm called "ClaimsHero" doing aggressive social media outreach claiming to
"help" you file to get $ in the Anthropic class action. In fact, it's a bait-and-switch, they are luring authors to sign up with them, then OPTING THEM OUT of the class action so they'll get zilch.
"help" you file to get $ in the Anthropic class action. In fact, it's a bait-and-switch, they are luring authors to sign up with them, then OPTING THEM OUT of the class action so they'll get zilch.
November 10, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Authors, Beware! There's a firm called "ClaimsHero" doing aggressive social media outreach claiming to
"help" you file to get $ in the Anthropic class action. In fact, it's a bait-and-switch, they are luring authors to sign up with them, then OPTING THEM OUT of the class action so they'll get zilch.
"help" you file to get $ in the Anthropic class action. In fact, it's a bait-and-switch, they are luring authors to sign up with them, then OPTING THEM OUT of the class action so they'll get zilch.
Reposted by Dawn Prochovnic
Authors & illustrators! LitWorld's World Read Aloud Day is Feb. 4th - want to Zoom into schools for read-alouds on that day? Here's the sign-up form: forms.gle/eN4FwA9HB4Fb...
Teachers & librarians! My newsletter will have info soon! Sign up here: katemessner.us20.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=...)
Teachers & librarians! My newsletter will have info soon! Sign up here: katemessner.us20.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=...)
World Read Aloud Day 2026 - Call for Author & Illustrator Volunteers
Please fill out this form if you're a traditionally published author or illustrator who would like to volunteer to Zoom with classes to celebrate LitWorld's World Read Aloud Day on Wednesday, February...
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November 1, 2025 at 11:12 PM
Authors & illustrators! LitWorld's World Read Aloud Day is Feb. 4th - want to Zoom into schools for read-alouds on that day? Here's the sign-up form: forms.gle/eN4FwA9HB4Fb...
Teachers & librarians! My newsletter will have info soon! Sign up here: katemessner.us20.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=...)
Teachers & librarians! My newsletter will have info soon! Sign up here: katemessner.us20.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=...)
We have a library levy on the ballot in Wa County, OR this season (maybe you have one in your area, too?) Today I blogged about why I'm voting an Enthusiastic YES on this levy, and why I hope you will join me. I'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments. www.dawnprochovnic.com/2025/10/why-...
Why I'm Voting an Enthusiastic YES on Our Local Library Levy -- Even Though (Especially Because) Community Members are Facing Financial Challenges
Our local area has a library levy on the current ballot. Here's why I'm voting YES in support of the levy.
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October 29, 2025 at 5:34 PM
We have a library levy on the ballot in Wa County, OR this season (maybe you have one in your area, too?) Today I blogged about why I'm voting an Enthusiastic YES on this levy, and why I hope you will join me. I'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments. www.dawnprochovnic.com/2025/10/why-...
A quick little update about my next book (now entitled MISSING MAMA) is up on the blog today:
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The Revised Book Title Part of the Writing Life
First things first, the book I have most recently referred to as MAMA'S HOME! will heretofore be entitled....drumroll please ....
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October 13, 2025 at 12:13 AM
A quick little update about my next book (now entitled MISSING MAMA) is up on the blog today:
www.dawnprochovnic.com/2025/10/the-...
www.dawnprochovnic.com/2025/10/the-...
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#LetFreedomReadDay is in ONE WEEK! On 10/11, take at least ONE action to help defend books from censorship and speak up for those who make them available. Find resources/tools + actions you can take in just 5 mins: uniteagainstbookbans.org/let-freedom-read-day #BannedBooksWeek #UniteAgainstBookBans
October 4, 2025 at 7:13 PM
#LetFreedomReadDay is in ONE WEEK! On 10/11, take at least ONE action to help defend books from censorship and speak up for those who make them available. Find resources/tools + actions you can take in just 5 mins: uniteagainstbookbans.org/let-freedom-read-day #BannedBooksWeek #UniteAgainstBookBans
For Oregon folks who have 2025 books: Holiday Cheer is one of my fav annual events to participate in (as an author, and as a shopper). Reg deadline is 10/6. (I don't have a 2025 release, but look forward to participating next year with my next book, due out in 2026!)
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Holiday Cheer
For over 50 years, the Oregon Historical Society has celebrated the literary talents of Oregonians at this annual holiday book sale and signing. Meet your favorite author and take home a personally si...
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October 4, 2025 at 5:49 PM
For Oregon folks who have 2025 books: Holiday Cheer is one of my fav annual events to participate in (as an author, and as a shopper). Reg deadline is 10/6. (I don't have a 2025 release, but look forward to participating next year with my next book, due out in 2026!)
www.ohs.org/events/holid...
www.ohs.org/events/holid...
Reposted by Dawn Prochovnic
Get your manuscripts ready! Julie is opening for queries and excited to unlock the treasures you have in store. Please see our website and visit Julie's manuscript wish list for more details! @steelworksliterary.bsky.social
August 12, 2025 at 10:51 PM
Get your manuscripts ready! Julie is opening for queries and excited to unlock the treasures you have in store. Please see our website and visit Julie's manuscript wish list for more details! @steelworksliterary.bsky.social
For those who need encouragement to "keep on keepin' on," check out the post I wrote for "The Writing Life" series on my blog today, where I share the path to publication for my next book, MAMA'S HOME!, illust by Adèle Dafflon, and scheduled for publication with Familius next year. (Link in bio)
August 6, 2025 at 6:39 PM
For those who need encouragement to "keep on keepin' on," check out the post I wrote for "The Writing Life" series on my blog today, where I share the path to publication for my next book, MAMA'S HOME!, illust by Adèle Dafflon, and scheduled for publication with Familius next year. (Link in bio)
Reposted by Dawn Prochovnic
I got permission to share this, and I'm extremely grateful for that.
The Onion got this letter from one of our subscribers in Alaska. She works with dementia patients and decided to leave a copy in the car for each one.
This email made my year. Read it and you'll see what I mean. People are good.
The Onion got this letter from one of our subscribers in Alaska. She works with dementia patients and decided to leave a copy in the car for each one.
This email made my year. Read it and you'll see what I mean. People are good.
July 1, 2025 at 6:46 PM
I got permission to share this, and I'm extremely grateful for that.
The Onion got this letter from one of our subscribers in Alaska. She works with dementia patients and decided to leave a copy in the car for each one.
This email made my year. Read it and you'll see what I mean. People are good.
The Onion got this letter from one of our subscribers in Alaska. She works with dementia patients and decided to leave a copy in the car for each one.
This email made my year. Read it and you'll see what I mean. People are good.
Portland: Join me TOMORROW at Sellwood Community House ("The Shack" at Sellwood Park) for a special storytime. We'll sing songs, learn some vocabulary words in American Sign Language, make rain, read LUCY'S BLOOMS, & plant our own blooms!
11:30 AM Tuesday, July 1, 1436 SE Spokane St, Portland, OR.
11:30 AM Tuesday, July 1, 1436 SE Spokane St, Portland, OR.
June 30, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Portland: Join me TOMORROW at Sellwood Community House ("The Shack" at Sellwood Park) for a special storytime. We'll sing songs, learn some vocabulary words in American Sign Language, make rain, read LUCY'S BLOOMS, & plant our own blooms!
11:30 AM Tuesday, July 1, 1436 SE Spokane St, Portland, OR.
11:30 AM Tuesday, July 1, 1436 SE Spokane St, Portland, OR.
Reposted by Dawn Prochovnic
Up-to-date #MSWL is live! www.manuscriptwishlist.com/mswl-post/an... Query me between 6/1 and 7/15/25! #amagenting @manuscriptwishlist.bsky.social
Anjanette Barr – The Official Manuscript Wish List Website
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May 29, 2025 at 12:39 AM
Up-to-date #MSWL is live! www.manuscriptwishlist.com/mswl-post/an... Query me between 6/1 and 7/15/25! #amagenting @manuscriptwishlist.bsky.social
Portland area friends and neighbors: It's Rose Festival season and the Raleigh Park Garden Tour is happening TOMORROW (Saturday, June 7). In support of the garden tour, a portion of proceeds from all books purchased directly from me today through Sunday (June 6-8) will benefit the garden tour.
Raleigh Park Garden Tour
Raleigh Park Garden Tour, a bi-annual tradition, offering an inside look at some of Portland, OR's beloved private gardens. Benefitting Raleigh Park Elementary School Garden and Raleigh Park Neighb...
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June 6, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Portland area friends and neighbors: It's Rose Festival season and the Raleigh Park Garden Tour is happening TOMORROW (Saturday, June 7). In support of the garden tour, a portion of proceeds from all books purchased directly from me today through Sunday (June 6-8) will benefit the garden tour.
A behind-the-scenes look at DIY Author Visits up on the blog today. (Link in Bio).
May 15, 2025 at 3:05 PM
A behind-the-scenes look at DIY Author Visits up on the blog today. (Link in Bio).
I've just confirmed that two of my books have been used, without permission, to train AI. I learned of this via the helpful search tool recently published by @theatlantic.com (www.theatlantic.com/technology/a...)
Search LibGen, the Pirated-Books Database That Meta Used to Train AI
Millions of books and scientific papers are captured in the collection’s current iteration.
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April 1, 2025 at 5:04 PM
I've just confirmed that two of my books have been used, without permission, to train AI. I learned of this via the helpful search tool recently published by @theatlantic.com (www.theatlantic.com/technology/a...)
Looking for a cheerful way to welcome spring?
Read LUCY'S BLOOMS! Available at your local library, or by request at your local Indie Bookstore!
Also, drop by my YouTube channel (@ dprochovnic), to see me reading LUCY’S BLOOMS (written by me & illust by Alice Brereton) and hear the companion song.
Read LUCY'S BLOOMS! Available at your local library, or by request at your local Indie Bookstore!
Also, drop by my YouTube channel (@ dprochovnic), to see me reading LUCY’S BLOOMS (written by me & illust by Alice Brereton) and hear the companion song.
March 20, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Looking for a cheerful way to welcome spring?
Read LUCY'S BLOOMS! Available at your local library, or by request at your local Indie Bookstore!
Also, drop by my YouTube channel (@ dprochovnic), to see me reading LUCY’S BLOOMS (written by me & illust by Alice Brereton) and hear the companion song.
Read LUCY'S BLOOMS! Available at your local library, or by request at your local Indie Bookstore!
Also, drop by my YouTube channel (@ dprochovnic), to see me reading LUCY’S BLOOMS (written by me & illust by Alice Brereton) and hear the companion song.
I'm so happy to share another informative and inspiring interview in my Have Swag Will Travel series on the blog, where author, Kathy MacMillan, shares her experience and tips for planning library visits, webinars, and other outreach.
@familiusbooks.bsky.social
@familiusbooks.bsky.social
March 12, 2025 at 6:37 PM
I'm so happy to share another informative and inspiring interview in my Have Swag Will Travel series on the blog, where author, Kathy MacMillan, shares her experience and tips for planning library visits, webinars, and other outreach.
@familiusbooks.bsky.social
@familiusbooks.bsky.social
Congrats, @jpuglow.bsky.social on your debut nonfiction picture book, STUCK! THE STORY OF LA BREA TAR PITS (illus by Valerya Milovanova, pub'd by @bushelandapeck.bsky.social). Learn more about Joyce's path to publication in a new Birth Stories for Books interview, up on the blog today. Link in bio.
March 5, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Congrats, @jpuglow.bsky.social on your debut nonfiction picture book, STUCK! THE STORY OF LA BREA TAR PITS (illus by Valerya Milovanova, pub'd by @bushelandapeck.bsky.social). Learn more about Joyce's path to publication in a new Birth Stories for Books interview, up on the blog today. Link in bio.
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What's happening in two weeks?
My & @jaredchapman.bsky.social's boisterous book, MONTY AND THE MUSHROOMS drops!
So let's do a giveaway!
Follow, Repost, Comment by Fri 3/7 to enter to win a signed book and some goodies! (3 avail)
#kidlit #fungifriends
www.simonandschuster.com/books/Monty-...
My & @jaredchapman.bsky.social's boisterous book, MONTY AND THE MUSHROOMS drops!
So let's do a giveaway!
Follow, Repost, Comment by Fri 3/7 to enter to win a signed book and some goodies! (3 avail)
#kidlit #fungifriends
www.simonandschuster.com/books/Monty-...
March 4, 2025 at 10:38 PM
What's happening in two weeks?
My & @jaredchapman.bsky.social's boisterous book, MONTY AND THE MUSHROOMS drops!
So let's do a giveaway!
Follow, Repost, Comment by Fri 3/7 to enter to win a signed book and some goodies! (3 avail)
#kidlit #fungifriends
www.simonandschuster.com/books/Monty-...
My & @jaredchapman.bsky.social's boisterous book, MONTY AND THE MUSHROOMS drops!
So let's do a giveaway!
Follow, Repost, Comment by Fri 3/7 to enter to win a signed book and some goodies! (3 avail)
#kidlit #fungifriends
www.simonandschuster.com/books/Monty-...
I just viewed the Feb @12x12challenge.bsky.social webinar with @cynleitichsmith.bsky.social and it was SO practical, informative, and inspiring. I took SO MANY notes and learned SO MUCH. I'm feeling more skilled, informed, and prepared as I sit back down to write and revise. Thank you! Thank you!
March 4, 2025 at 6:45 PM
I just viewed the Feb @12x12challenge.bsky.social webinar with @cynleitichsmith.bsky.social and it was SO practical, informative, and inspiring. I took SO MANY notes and learned SO MUCH. I'm feeling more skilled, informed, and prepared as I sit back down to write and revise. Thank you! Thank you!
I love when readers send questions my way! I posted a recent Q & A exchange up on the blog today!
www.dawnprochovnic.com/2025/02/the-...
(You'll have to read the post to find out why it includes a photo of a bathroom!)
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(You'll have to read the post to find out why it includes a photo of a bathroom!)
The Author Q and A Part of the Writing Life, a Follow-Up to WRAD 2025
One of my favorite parts of author life is connecting directly with, and last week, I had the pleasure of participating in World Read Aloud Day, WRAD.
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February 13, 2025 at 2:19 AM
I love when readers send questions my way! I posted a recent Q & A exchange up on the blog today!
www.dawnprochovnic.com/2025/02/the-...
(You'll have to read the post to find out why it includes a photo of a bathroom!)
www.dawnprochovnic.com/2025/02/the-...
(You'll have to read the post to find out why it includes a photo of a bathroom!)
There's an inspiring new Birth Stories for Books interview up on the blog today. Learn how Lora Heller's latest picture book, ADVENTURES WITH OPAL: THE MUGGY, BUGGY DAY (w/ lovely illust by Piper Fialkoff) came to be.
Link in bio.
Link in bio.
February 6, 2025 at 6:16 PM
There's an inspiring new Birth Stories for Books interview up on the blog today. Learn how Lora Heller's latest picture book, ADVENTURES WITH OPAL: THE MUGGY, BUGGY DAY (w/ lovely illust by Piper Fialkoff) came to be.
Link in bio.
Link in bio.