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Janie Emaus
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Author of blended holiday picture books, upmarket fiction and paranormal romance. And a frequent contributor to AARP, where I write about the humorous side of life.
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For those of you dealing with elderly parents. We can only do the best we can. www.aarp.org/benefits-dis... #AARP
My Mom’s Dementia Has Me Losing My Mind | Members Only
It’s difficult to watch a loved one disappear without losing your sanity
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May 24, 2025 at 5:14 AM
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#questpit #PB
Does horse poop smells like hay?
Bird poop smell like seeds?
Snake poop smell like mice?
Or duck poop smell like weeds?
Food goes in the tummy
Gets processed in the gut
When it’s good and ready
It travels out the butt
POOP PARTY teaches digestion about the different foods animals eat
May 7, 2025 at 8:32 PM
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Grappledandy. Dewdropple. Happagoosey. Sometimes it’s hard to explain what is in our heads, but WEIRD WORD WALLY has the answer. He collects and makes up words, showing us how important words are in conveying our feelings to our friends and family. #questpit #PB
May 7, 2025 at 2:56 PM
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An aging rock star searching for an heir. Three women hiding from the past. A young girl searching for her identity. And the biographer with the power to write their futures. Will his quest be destructive or lead them back to The Notes Between Them? #questpit #A
May 7, 2025 at 1:38 PM
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#questpit #PB During their Mice-in-Space mission to study the constellations, siblings devise a way to play the dreidel game despite weightlessness. When turbulence hits everything goes awry. Readers will learn the dreidel game and the importance of sibling bonding.
May 7, 2025 at 1:33 PM
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I'm here. Sort of. I can't seem to get this app on my phone. Looking for other writers to connect with.
May 7, 2025 at 4:47 AM
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During their Mice-in-Space mission to study the constellations, siblings devise a way to play the dreidel game despite weightlessness. When turbulence hits everything goes awry. Readers will learn the dreidel game and the importance of sibling bonding. #questpit. #PB
February 12, 2025 at 4:44 PM
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Editor's Guide to THE LOST ENCHANTRESS OF STARFELL
#MG #F #JV soon #OS #QuestPit

When a Qhaotic sorcerer threatens to plunge Starfell into shadow, young witch Keila Greenleaf must unlock ancient Jewish magic and recover a legendary amulet before her world is lost forever.

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Title: an editor's guide to THE LOST ENCHANTRESS OF STARFELL, a middle grade fantasy, by Ellen Mulholland; fox face Pitch copy: Keila Greenleaf has always struggled with magic, but when her enchanted homeland of Starfell is threatened by Qhaotic forces intent on upsetting its harmony, she has no choice but to rise to the challenge. Starfell’s ancient Kho’mik magic has fallen under the disruptive powers of Malakai Shadowcaster—a once-hero turned Qhaotic sorcerer. To stop him, Keila must unravel Starfell’s history, steeped in Jewish lore, and retrieve a legendary amulet before Malakai destroys everything—and everyone—she loves. But the journey is treacherous. Guided by cryptic riddles, a blind fox companion, and a shifting grimoire, Keila uncovers hidden truths about her family’s connection to sacred magic. Malakai, however, is always one step ahead. Excerpt: ... the thought of facing this malevolent sorcerer alone sent a shiver down Keila’s spine. And the prophecy's cryptic lines about balancing harmony and chaos…? If both were essential, how was she to discern the right amount of each? Keila could only hope the answers would reveal themselves before it was too late. Meanwhile, deep in the woods, not far from the grove of sacred trees, a figure lurked. Malakai Shadowcaster had sensed the young witch. He caressed his wand of dried snake skin and fossilized rodent bones and waited for her. Comps and Vibes: book cover of ANYA AND THE DRAGON (Jewish lore): book cover of SWEEP: A GIRL AND HER MONSTER (power and friendship); book cover of NIC BLAKE AND THE REMARKABLES (identity)
February 12, 2025 at 4:10 PM
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In Climbing into the Clouds, a young child observes the world as she reluctantly hikes a steep canyon with her father, wishing they could take the car. Once at the top, the beauty tastes like ice cream. She flies back down, bringing the car a gift. #questpit #PB
February 12, 2025 at 4:12 PM
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Still confused after all these months!
February 6, 2025 at 7:30 AM
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December 25, 2024 at 1:32 AM
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December 20, 2024 at 3:52 PM
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December 19, 2024 at 5:55 PM
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In Climbing into the Clouds, a young child observes the world as she reluctantly hikes a steep canyon with her father, wishing they could take the car. Once at the top, the beauty tastes like ice cream. She flies back down, bringing the car a gift. #holipit #pb #q
December 15, 2024 at 10:42 PM
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#holipit #pb During their Mice-in-Space mission to study the constellations, siblings devise a way to play the dreidel game despite weightlessness. When turbulence hits everything goes awry. Readers will learn the dreidel game and the importance of sibling bonding. #jewish
December 15, 2024 at 9:59 PM
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In Climbing into the Clouds, a young child observes the world as she reluctantly hikes a steep canyon with her father, wishing they could take the car. Once at the top, the beauty tastes like ice cream. She flies back down, bringing the car a gift. #holipit #pb
December 15, 2024 at 9:25 PM
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#holipit #pb During their Mice-in-Space mission to study the constellations, siblings devise a way to play the dreidel game despite weightlessness. When turbulence hits everything goes awry. Readers will learn the dreidel game and the importance of sibling bonding.
December 15, 2024 at 9:15 PM
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Come see me at noon on Small Business Saturday 11/30. Lots of authors. Lots of fun! I'll be signing, LATKES FOR SANTA CLAUS. www.shoponceuponatime.com/event/indies...
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November 20, 2024 at 11:22 PM
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I just joined and glad to be here.
November 14, 2024 at 10:47 PM