Julie Kusma, Author
@juliekusma.bsky.social
✨ Author of 70+ books | YA, MG, kidlit, edu & inspo 📚 MA in Fiction 🎓 Wellness meets wonder 🌿 Tap into the magic
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COMING SOON by @derekrking2.bsky.social
A beautiful second edition of gritty poetry that blends the dichotomy of two worlds: nature and urbanization. Breathtaking!
RELEASES NOVEMBER 18th
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#poetry #newrelease
A beautiful second edition of gritty poetry that blends the dichotomy of two worlds: nature and urbanization. Breathtaking!
RELEASES NOVEMBER 18th
author.to/DerekRKing
#poetry #newrelease
Newsletter Vol.16 November 2025
Welcome to my Newsletter Vol.16 November 2025 edition! Can you believe how quickly this year has flown? As we step into the coziest stretch of the calendar, I find myself extra grateful—for…
https://julie-kusma.com/2025/11/04/newsletter-vol-16-november-2025/
Welcome to my Newsletter Vol.16 November 2025 edition! Can you believe how quickly this year has flown? As we step into the coziest stretch of the calendar, I find myself extra grateful—for…
https://julie-kusma.com/2025/11/04/newsletter-vol-16-november-2025/
November 4, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Newsletter Vol.16 November 2025
Welcome to my Newsletter Vol.16 November 2025 edition! Can you believe how quickly this year has flown? As we step into the coziest stretch of the calendar, I find myself extra grateful—for…
https://julie-kusma.com/2025/11/04/newsletter-vol-16-november-2025/
Welcome to my Newsletter Vol.16 November 2025 edition! Can you believe how quickly this year has flown? As we step into the coziest stretch of the calendar, I find myself extra grateful—for…
https://julie-kusma.com/2025/11/04/newsletter-vol-16-november-2025/
COMING SOON by @derekrking2.bsky.social
A beautiful second edition of gritty poetry that blends the dichotomy of two worlds: nature and urbanization. Breathtaking!
RELEASES NOVEMBER 18th
author.to/DerekRKing
#poetry #newrelease
A beautiful second edition of gritty poetry that blends the dichotomy of two worlds: nature and urbanization. Breathtaking!
RELEASES NOVEMBER 18th
author.to/DerekRKing
#poetry #newrelease
November 1, 2025 at 8:01 AM
COMING SOON by @derekrking2.bsky.social
A beautiful second edition of gritty poetry that blends the dichotomy of two worlds: nature and urbanization. Breathtaking!
RELEASES NOVEMBER 18th
author.to/DerekRKing
#poetry #newrelease
A beautiful second edition of gritty poetry that blends the dichotomy of two worlds: nature and urbanization. Breathtaking!
RELEASES NOVEMBER 18th
author.to/DerekRKing
#poetry #newrelease
Newsletter Vol.15 October 2025
Welcome to my Newsletter Vol.15 October 2025 edition! Derek and I are freshly back from our little end-of-September getaway, and what a joy it was. We headed to St. Andrews, and it did not disappoint—the food was delicious, the shopping surprisingly fabulous, and…
Welcome to my Newsletter Vol.15 October 2025 edition! Derek and I are freshly back from our little end-of-September getaway, and what a joy it was. We headed to St. Andrews, and it did not disappoint—the food was delicious, the shopping surprisingly fabulous, and…
Newsletter Vol.15 October 2025
Welcome to my Newsletter Vol.15 October 2025 edition! Derek and I are freshly back from our little end-of-September getaway, and what a joy it was. We headed to St. Andrews, and it did not disappoint—the food was delicious, the shopping surprisingly fabulous, and yes... I did manage to make a batch of Halloween cards while we were away. Creative play never stops!
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October 5, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Newsletter Vol.15 October 2025
Welcome to my Newsletter Vol.15 October 2025 edition! Derek and I are freshly back from our little end-of-September getaway, and what a joy it was. We headed to St. Andrews, and it did not disappoint—the food was delicious, the shopping surprisingly fabulous, and…
Welcome to my Newsletter Vol.15 October 2025 edition! Derek and I are freshly back from our little end-of-September getaway, and what a joy it was. We headed to St. Andrews, and it did not disappoint—the food was delicious, the shopping surprisingly fabulous, and…
Newsletter Vol.14 September 2025
Welcome to the latest edition, Newsletter Vol. 14 September 2025! As summer gives way to the first whispers of autumn, Derek and I are slipping away for a short holiday—with hopes of a little rest, a lot of nature, and maybe a break from our screens. But, as usual,…
Welcome to the latest edition, Newsletter Vol. 14 September 2025! As summer gives way to the first whispers of autumn, Derek and I are slipping away for a short holiday—with hopes of a little rest, a lot of nature, and maybe a break from our screens. But, as usual,…
Newsletter Vol.14 September 2025
Welcome to the latest edition, Newsletter Vol. 14 September 2025! As summer gives way to the first whispers of autumn, Derek and I are slipping away for a short holiday—with hopes of a little rest, a lot of nature, and maybe a break from our screens. But, as usual, we’ll be bringing our creative hearts along for the ride. Because when you love what you do, it never really feels like work.
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September 1, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Newsletter Vol.14 September 2025
Welcome to the latest edition, Newsletter Vol. 14 September 2025! As summer gives way to the first whispers of autumn, Derek and I are slipping away for a short holiday—with hopes of a little rest, a lot of nature, and maybe a break from our screens. But, as usual,…
Welcome to the latest edition, Newsletter Vol. 14 September 2025! As summer gives way to the first whispers of autumn, Derek and I are slipping away for a short holiday—with hopes of a little rest, a lot of nature, and maybe a break from our screens. But, as usual,…
A four-part mystical prompt journal series through the stages of inner alchemy—shadow, clarity, embodiment, and wholeness. The journey of becoming the Philosopher's Stone.
September 1, 2025 at 7:30 AM
A four-part mystical prompt journal series through the stages of inner alchemy—shadow, clarity, embodiment, and wholeness. The journey of becoming the Philosopher's Stone.
Newsletter Vol.13 August 2025
Hello and welcome to my Newsletter Vol. 13 August 2025! As the days begin to mellow into late summer, Derek and I have been reflecting on growth—creative, personal, and poetic. This month brought us inspiration from ancient trees, curious ruins, and a continued joy…
Hello and welcome to my Newsletter Vol. 13 August 2025! As the days begin to mellow into late summer, Derek and I have been reflecting on growth—creative, personal, and poetic. This month brought us inspiration from ancient trees, curious ruins, and a continued joy…
Newsletter Vol.13 August 2025
Hello and welcome to my Newsletter Vol. 13 August 2025! As the days begin to mellow into late summer, Derek and I have been reflecting on growth—creative, personal, and poetic. This month brought us inspiration from ancient trees, curious ruins, and a continued joy for teaching and connecting with young storytellers. Coming Soon Available August 12th: The Rings We Carry…
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August 5, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Newsletter Vol.13 August 2025
Hello and welcome to my Newsletter Vol. 13 August 2025! As the days begin to mellow into late summer, Derek and I have been reflecting on growth—creative, personal, and poetic. This month brought us inspiration from ancient trees, curious ruins, and a continued joy…
Hello and welcome to my Newsletter Vol. 13 August 2025! As the days begin to mellow into late summer, Derek and I have been reflecting on growth—creative, personal, and poetic. This month brought us inspiration from ancient trees, curious ruins, and a continued joy…
Our lives, much like the rings within a tree, tells a story—the triumphs, the struggles, & the moments in between.
The Rings We Carry— explore the universal metaphor of tree rings and uncover poetic reflections of your journey.
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#TREE #affirmations
The Rings We Carry— explore the universal metaphor of tree rings and uncover poetic reflections of your journey.
mybook.to/TreeRings
#TREE #affirmations
August 1, 2025 at 11:12 AM
Our lives, much like the rings within a tree, tells a story—the triumphs, the struggles, & the moments in between.
The Rings We Carry— explore the universal metaphor of tree rings and uncover poetic reflections of your journey.
mybook.to/TreeRings
#TREE #affirmations
The Rings We Carry— explore the universal metaphor of tree rings and uncover poetic reflections of your journey.
mybook.to/TreeRings
#TREE #affirmations
Newsletter Vol.12 July 2025
Welcome to my Newsletter Vol.12 July 2025! With summer in full bloom and creativity flowing like lavender-scented breezes, Derek and I are embracing both our writing life together and the joy of seasonal…
https://julie-kusma.com/2025/07/07/newsletter-vol-12-july-2025-2/
Welcome to my Newsletter Vol.12 July 2025! With summer in full bloom and creativity flowing like lavender-scented breezes, Derek and I are embracing both our writing life together and the joy of seasonal…
https://julie-kusma.com/2025/07/07/newsletter-vol-12-july-2025-2/
July 7, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Newsletter Vol.12 July 2025
Welcome to my Newsletter Vol.12 July 2025! With summer in full bloom and creativity flowing like lavender-scented breezes, Derek and I are embracing both our writing life together and the joy of seasonal…
https://julie-kusma.com/2025/07/07/newsletter-vol-12-july-2025-2/
Welcome to my Newsletter Vol.12 July 2025! With summer in full bloom and creativity flowing like lavender-scented breezes, Derek and I are embracing both our writing life together and the joy of seasonal…
https://julie-kusma.com/2025/07/07/newsletter-vol-12-july-2025-2/
RELEASES JULY 15th
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A magical toaster reveals truths one slice at a time. Can Ben face what’s really inside him before everything around him falls apart?
#MG #mystery #bestfriends @derekrking2.bsky.social
mybook.to/ToastKnows
A magical toaster reveals truths one slice at a time. Can Ben face what’s really inside him before everything around him falls apart?
#MG #mystery #bestfriends @derekrking2.bsky.social
July 6, 2025 at 11:09 AM
RELEASES JULY 15th
mybook.to/ToastKnows
A magical toaster reveals truths one slice at a time. Can Ben face what’s really inside him before everything around him falls apart?
#MG #mystery #bestfriends @derekrking2.bsky.social
mybook.to/ToastKnows
A magical toaster reveals truths one slice at a time. Can Ben face what’s really inside him before everything around him falls apart?
#MG #mystery #bestfriends @derekrking2.bsky.social
Newsletter Vol.11 June 2025
Welcome to the June edition of my June Newsletter! With summer’s warmth beginning to peek through the clouds, Derek and I have been soaking up creativity through book launches, coastal getaways, and preparing for another exciting season of school visits. This month,…
Welcome to the June edition of my June Newsletter! With summer’s warmth beginning to peek through the clouds, Derek and I have been soaking up creativity through book launches, coastal getaways, and preparing for another exciting season of school visits. This month,…
Newsletter Vol.11 June 2025
Welcome to the June edition of my June Newsletter! With summer’s warmth beginning to peek through the clouds, Derek and I have been soaking up creativity through book launches, coastal getaways, and preparing for another exciting season of school visits. This month, we’re thrilled to share three new releases—each one a unique splash of imagination and storytelling joy. New Releases for June…
julie-kusma.com
June 6, 2025 at 10:10 AM
Newsletter Vol.11 June 2025
Welcome to the June edition of my June Newsletter! With summer’s warmth beginning to peek through the clouds, Derek and I have been soaking up creativity through book launches, coastal getaways, and preparing for another exciting season of school visits. This month,…
Welcome to the June edition of my June Newsletter! With summer’s warmth beginning to peek through the clouds, Derek and I have been soaking up creativity through book launches, coastal getaways, and preparing for another exciting season of school visits. This month,…
All That Remains
A poetic microfiction piece reflecting on what outlasts us—bones or memories—in the atmospheric shadows of Scottish Gothic storytelling.
A poetic microfiction piece reflecting on what outlasts us—bones or memories—in the atmospheric shadows of Scottish Gothic storytelling.
All That Remains
A poetic microfiction piece reflecting on what outlasts us—bones or memories—in the atmospheric shadows of Scottish Gothic storytelling.
julie-kusma.com
June 5, 2025 at 4:19 PM
All That Remains
A poetic microfiction piece reflecting on what outlasts us—bones or memories—in the atmospheric shadows of Scottish Gothic storytelling.
A poetic microfiction piece reflecting on what outlasts us—bones or memories—in the atmospheric shadows of Scottish Gothic storytelling.
Sea Hearts and Sea Horses is a mesmerizing collection of short stories that explores the strange, beautiful, and often haunting connection between the human spirit and the sea.
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June 1, 2025 at 7:07 AM
Sea Hearts and Sea Horses is a mesmerizing collection of short stories that explores the strange, beautiful, and often haunting connection between the human spirit and the sea.
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May 16, 2025 at 10:41 AM
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Rainbow's Yellow Book of Poetry
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'Joyful and thoughtful'
#thoughts #poetry #poetrylovers #poems #poet #poets #bookstoread
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May 16, 2025 at 10:36 AM
Rainbow's Yellow Book of Poetry
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£4.99/$5.99 FOR TWO WEEKS ONLY
WILL NEVER BE THIS PRICE AGAIN
ALL POETRY PAPERBACKS REDUCED
'Joyful and thoughtful'
#thoughts #poetry #poetrylovers #poems #poet #poets #bookstoread
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'Joyful and thoughtful'
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CALLING ALL THE POETS -
I've finally started a starter pack so if you wan to be included shout
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I've finally started a starter pack so if you wan to be included shout
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May 15, 2025 at 10:18 PM
CALLING ALL THE POETS -
I've finally started a starter pack so if you wan to be included shout
go.bsky.app/B2BBjhG
I've finally started a starter pack so if you wan to be included shout
go.bsky.app/B2BBjhG
Newsletter Vol.10 MAY 2025
Welcome to Newsletter Vol.10 May 2025 edition. It’s hard to believe we’re already in May! Between writing, editing, teaching, and planning future releases, the weeks have flown by. This month marks a very special milestone. I’m thrilled to announce the official release…
Welcome to Newsletter Vol.10 May 2025 edition. It’s hard to believe we’re already in May! Between writing, editing, teaching, and planning future releases, the weeks have flown by. This month marks a very special milestone. I’m thrilled to announce the official release…
Newsletter Vol.10 MAY 2025
Welcome to Newsletter Vol.10 May 2025 edition. It’s hard to believe we’re already in May! Between writing, editing, teaching, and planning future releases, the weeks have flown by. This month marks a very special milestone. I’m thrilled to announce the official release of Book Four in our Enchanted Realms. A children’s fantasy poetry book in this series—The Enchanted Summer Faerie Realm.
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May 6, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Newsletter Vol.10 MAY 2025
Welcome to Newsletter Vol.10 May 2025 edition. It’s hard to believe we’re already in May! Between writing, editing, teaching, and planning future releases, the weeks have flown by. This month marks a very special milestone. I’m thrilled to announce the official release…
Welcome to Newsletter Vol.10 May 2025 edition. It’s hard to believe we’re already in May! Between writing, editing, teaching, and planning future releases, the weeks have flown by. This month marks a very special milestone. I’m thrilled to announce the official release…
Embedded in Her Heart
Read Embedded in Her Heart, a micro fiction from my Scottish Gothic Collection, that captures timeless love and other haunting finds.
Read Embedded in Her Heart, a micro fiction from my Scottish Gothic Collection, that captures timeless love and other haunting finds.
Embedded in Her Heart
Read Embedded in Her Heart, a micro fiction from my Scottish Gothic Collection, that captures timeless love and other haunting finds.
julie-kusma.com
May 5, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Embedded in Her Heart
Read Embedded in Her Heart, a micro fiction from my Scottish Gothic Collection, that captures timeless love and other haunting finds.
Read Embedded in Her Heart, a micro fiction from my Scottish Gothic Collection, that captures timeless love and other haunting finds.
A Realm of Rhyme and Wonder is coming your way on May 6th
🧚THE ENCHANTED SUMMER FAERIE REALM🧚
This book isn’t just for reading—it’s for creating! Write your own verses, color whimsical illustrations, and embrace the enchantment of words.
Unlock Your Inner Poet! mybook.to/SummerFaeries
🧚THE ENCHANTED SUMMER FAERIE REALM🧚
This book isn’t just for reading—it’s for creating! Write your own verses, color whimsical illustrations, and embrace the enchantment of words.
Unlock Your Inner Poet! mybook.to/SummerFaeries
May 1, 2025 at 4:26 AM
A Realm of Rhyme and Wonder is coming your way on May 6th
🧚THE ENCHANTED SUMMER FAERIE REALM🧚
This book isn’t just for reading—it’s for creating! Write your own verses, color whimsical illustrations, and embrace the enchantment of words.
Unlock Your Inner Poet! mybook.to/SummerFaeries
🧚THE ENCHANTED SUMMER FAERIE REALM🧚
This book isn’t just for reading—it’s for creating! Write your own verses, color whimsical illustrations, and embrace the enchantment of words.
Unlock Your Inner Poet! mybook.to/SummerFaeries
NEWSLETTER VOL.9 APRIL 2025
Welcome to Newsletter Vol.9 APRIL 2025 edition. As always, I'm busy writing, formatting, illustrating, and marketing. This month, I'm excited to be able to say the final touches are underway for another collaboration between Jill Yoder and myself. This children's book…
Welcome to Newsletter Vol.9 APRIL 2025 edition. As always, I'm busy writing, formatting, illustrating, and marketing. This month, I'm excited to be able to say the final touches are underway for another collaboration between Jill Yoder and myself. This children's book…
NEWSLETTER VOL.9 APRIL 2025
Welcome to Newsletter Vol.9 APRIL 2025 edition. As always, I'm busy writing, formatting, illustrating, and marketing. This month, I'm excited to be able to say the final touches are underway for another collaboration between Jill Yoder and myself. This children's book is slated for a June 3rd release and we cannot wait. I've also been busy working on collaborations with my husband, Derek R.
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April 10, 2025 at 9:42 AM
NEWSLETTER VOL.9 APRIL 2025
Welcome to Newsletter Vol.9 APRIL 2025 edition. As always, I'm busy writing, formatting, illustrating, and marketing. This month, I'm excited to be able to say the final touches are underway for another collaboration between Jill Yoder and myself. This children's book…
Welcome to Newsletter Vol.9 APRIL 2025 edition. As always, I'm busy writing, formatting, illustrating, and marketing. This month, I'm excited to be able to say the final touches are underway for another collaboration between Jill Yoder and myself. This children's book…
Check out the latest article in my newsletter: The Power of Storytelling in Marketing Your Book www.linkedin.com/pulse/power-... via @LinkedIn
The Power of Storytelling in Marketing Your Book
Great storytelling doesn’t just belong in books—it belongs in your marketing, too. I’ve heard this before, and it makes sense.
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April 9, 2025 at 11:52 AM
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🌿 Words of love, light, and divine presence—let "Angel Prayers" guide you to inner peace. 💫
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#SpiritualPoetry #DivineLove
🔗mybook.to/AngelPrayers 👼
#SpiritualPoetry #DivineLove
April 1, 2025 at 9:06 AM
🌿 Words of love, light, and divine presence—let "Angel Prayers" guide you to inner peace. 💫
🔗mybook.to/AngelPrayers 👼
#SpiritualPoetry #DivineLove
🔗mybook.to/AngelPrayers 👼
#SpiritualPoetry #DivineLove
KATIE'S ATTIC ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
"This book by Kusma struck a direct hit to my heart."
FREE ON KINDLE through the 23rd!
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THE GOLDEN LOCKET
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"This book by Kusma struck a direct hit to my heart."
FREE ON KINDLE through the 23rd!
mybook.to/Katie
THE GOLDEN LOCKET
available now
mybook.to/TheGoldenLocket
March 22, 2025 at 6:59 AM
KATIE'S ATTIC ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
"This book by Kusma struck a direct hit to my heart."
FREE ON KINDLE through the 23rd!
mybook.to/Katie
THE GOLDEN LOCKET
available now
mybook.to/TheGoldenLocket
"This book by Kusma struck a direct hit to my heart."
FREE ON KINDLE through the 23rd!
mybook.to/Katie
THE GOLDEN LOCKET
available now
mybook.to/TheGoldenLocket