Troy Wilson
@troystory.bsky.social
www.troystory.ca
Author of 10 trad pub picture books.
(And 10 million unpubbed ones.)
Author of 10 trad pub picture books.
(And 10 million unpubbed ones.)
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Troy Wilson
@troystory.bsky.social
· Oct 13
It's Canadian Thanksgiving, and I'm super-thankful for these kind words.
“A charming tribute to the unrelenting and unconditional acceptance a dog gives.”
– Mike Boldt
“We could all stand to learn to love like a dog loves. Kids do it best, and every kid is going to fall for this book.”
– Adam Rex
“A charming tribute to the unrelenting and unconditional acceptance a dog gives.”
– Mike Boldt
“We could all stand to learn to love like a dog loves. Kids do it best, and every kid is going to fall for this book.”
– Adam Rex
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From cartoonist Ellis Rosen
November 15, 2025 at 2:27 AM
From cartoonist Ellis Rosen
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a bit delayed, but celebrating spooky*cute year*round over here…
for your entertainment, may i present:
“dracula 3x.”
✂️ created with inked & stained & painted cut papers.
#kidlitart #kidlitillustration #kidlitportfolio #collageillustration #kidlit #spookycute #mixedmediaillustration
for your entertainment, may i present:
“dracula 3x.”
✂️ created with inked & stained & painted cut papers.
#kidlitart #kidlitillustration #kidlitportfolio #collageillustration #kidlit #spookycute #mixedmediaillustration
November 14, 2025 at 7:22 PM
a bit delayed, but celebrating spooky*cute year*round over here…
for your entertainment, may i present:
“dracula 3x.”
✂️ created with inked & stained & painted cut papers.
#kidlitart #kidlitillustration #kidlitportfolio #collageillustration #kidlit #spookycute #mixedmediaillustration
for your entertainment, may i present:
“dracula 3x.”
✂️ created with inked & stained & painted cut papers.
#kidlitart #kidlitillustration #kidlitportfolio #collageillustration #kidlit #spookycute #mixedmediaillustration
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Listener Andy Hudson sent us this photo of the paperbacks exhibit from his recent visit to the @schulzmuseum.bsky.social. #snoopy #peanuts
November 13, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Listener Andy Hudson sent us this photo of the paperbacks exhibit from his recent visit to the @schulzmuseum.bsky.social. #snoopy #peanuts
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Help me get to 600 followers and I will do a FREE random picture book critique giveaway (prose OR rhyme! 550 words or less). #KidLit #AmWriting #SCBWI #12x12
November 13, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Help me get to 600 followers and I will do a FREE random picture book critique giveaway (prose OR rhyme! 550 words or less). #KidLit #AmWriting #SCBWI #12x12
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The latest cartoon by
Bill Bramhall
Bill Bramhall
November 13, 2025 at 7:08 PM
The latest cartoon by
Bill Bramhall
Bill Bramhall
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Superman is grateful today isn't Monday, it's really his only...well, not his only weakness...
November 13, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Superman is grateful today isn't Monday, it's really his only...well, not his only weakness...
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![[Scene is a kitchen - a middle aged woman called JANET is boiling peas at the stove. A younger more colourfully dressed woman named LIZ approached her.]
JANET:
Ugh...
LIZ:
What's up?
JANET:
I am so bored of cooking peas!
LIZ:
Have you tried...
AI peas?
JANET:
AI peas?
LIZ:
They're peas with AI!
[Liz holds up to us a packet of peas labelled: Pea-i AI - Peas with AI].
LIZ:
Al-powered peas harness the potential of your peas
JANET:
What
LIZ [Now a voiceover as we cut to a whizzy technology diagram of peas all connected by meaningless dotted lines]
Why not take your peas to the next level with Al Peas' new Al tools to power your peas?
[Show a techno diagram of a pea with a label reading 'AI' pointing to a random zone in it]
LIZ:
Each pea has Al in a way we haven't quite worked out yet but it's fine
[Show Janet and Liz now in a Matrix-style world of peas]
LIZ:
With Al peas you can supercharge productivity and make AI work for your peas!
JANET:
What
LIZ:
Shut up
LIZ:
Our game-changing Pea-Al gives you the freedom to unlock the potential of the power of the future of your peas workflow
From opening the bag of peas
to boiling the peas
to eating the peas
To spending millions on adding Al to the peas and then having to work out what that even means.
JANET:
Is it really necessary to-
LIZ [Grabbing Janet by the collar]:
THE PEAS HAVE GOT AI, JANET
[Cut to an advert ending screen, with the bag of peas and the slogan:
AI PEAS: Just 'Peas' for god's sake buy the AI peas.
[Ends]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:4m3we4apbjayclzcnhwe3pfp/bafkreiayqa37f7kik7l7s7fbtfp2sir5ckb662ry2lylinyjrfa2rkvvka@jpeg)
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I nearly missed that it’s #WorldKindnessDay.
November 13, 2025 at 5:32 PM
I nearly missed that it’s #WorldKindnessDay.
My top four books, according to Goodreads.
November 13, 2025 at 5:10 PM
My top four books, according to Goodreads.
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After several poor financial decisions, the motorized kayak retailer has found himself up the creek without a paddle
After several poor financial decisions, the pool hall owner has found himself behind the 8 ball
after several poor financial decisions, the scuba shop owner has found themselves underwater
November 13, 2025 at 2:10 PM
After several poor financial decisions, the motorized kayak retailer has found himself up the creek without a paddle
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nancy drew & the mystery of why I keep refreshing my social media accounts instead of reading a book
November 13, 2025 at 4:48 AM
nancy drew & the mystery of why I keep refreshing my social media accounts instead of reading a book
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November 13, 2025 at 2:23 PM
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Happy Batman: Year One Day to those who celebrate!
(Batman #404, featuring the start of the Batman: Year One storyline, on sale date: November 13, 1986)
(Batman #404, featuring the start of the Batman: Year One storyline, on sale date: November 13, 1986)
November 13, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Happy Batman: Year One Day to those who celebrate!
(Batman #404, featuring the start of the Batman: Year One storyline, on sale date: November 13, 1986)
(Batman #404, featuring the start of the Batman: Year One storyline, on sale date: November 13, 1986)
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Is there anything more amazing than a baby’s first steps? I don’t think so, but drawing babies is a close second.
#kidlitart #picturebookart #boardbook #babydrawing
#kidlitart #picturebookart #boardbook #babydrawing
November 12, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Is there anything more amazing than a baby’s first steps? I don’t think so, but drawing babies is a close second.
#kidlitart #picturebookart #boardbook #babydrawing
#kidlitart #picturebookart #boardbook #babydrawing
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Sometimes an #OceanDevotion has imperfections. A dog runs through. A wave nearly knocks my tripod over. I giggle.
But it’s the little things that make them real, no?
Here are your imperfect but beautiful 10 minutes of peace & calm: youtu.be/Z7ubK60Yi_o?...
But it’s the little things that make them real, no?
Here are your imperfect but beautiful 10 minutes of peace & calm: youtu.be/Z7ubK60Yi_o?...
November 13, 2025 at 9:15 AM
Sometimes an #OceanDevotion has imperfections. A dog runs through. A wave nearly knocks my tripod over. I giggle.
But it’s the little things that make them real, no?
Here are your imperfect but beautiful 10 minutes of peace & calm: youtu.be/Z7ubK60Yi_o?...
But it’s the little things that make them real, no?
Here are your imperfect but beautiful 10 minutes of peace & calm: youtu.be/Z7ubK60Yi_o?...
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Hi Blue Sky CommunityI am an author-illustrator looking for an agent and publisher.
#authors #author-illustrator #author #childrensbook #authorillustrator #editor
#authors #author-illustrator #author #childrensbook #authorillustrator #editor
November 13, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Hi Blue Sky CommunityI am an author-illustrator looking for an agent and publisher.
#authors #author-illustrator #author #childrensbook #authorillustrator #editor
#authors #author-illustrator #author #childrensbook #authorillustrator #editor
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Bumper sticky I'm gettin made for the doggies and the doggy-adjacent :3c
November 13, 2025 at 6:02 AM
Bumper sticky I'm gettin made for the doggies and the doggy-adjacent :3c
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I was today years old (and in Year 14 as a teacher) to realize the value of setting a chair in the hallway as a "read aloud" chair for students to step outside and read their own drafts out loud to themselves during the writing process 1 at a time
(Seriously: this was a major win!)
(Seriously: this was a major win!)
November 13, 2025 at 2:33 AM
I was today years old (and in Year 14 as a teacher) to realize the value of setting a chair in the hallway as a "read aloud" chair for students to step outside and read their own drafts out loud to themselves during the writing process 1 at a time
(Seriously: this was a major win!)
(Seriously: this was a major win!)
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November 12, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Goon a movie:
As Goon As It Gets
As Goon As It Gets
Goon a movie:
Goonstruck
Goonstruck
Goon a movie:
Goon In 60 Seconds
Goon In 60 Seconds
November 12, 2025 at 11:53 PM
Goon a movie:
As Goon As It Gets
As Goon As It Gets
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🧑🏫 Class is in session! I've been a professor for over 2 decades & l've learned a few things in my day. Every bit of wisdom has a big ol' but.
🍑 I'll be sharing some buts on here from time to time.
❓What's the best art/illustration advice you've gotten?
#Illustration #KidLitArt #illustrators #art
🍑 I'll be sharing some buts on here from time to time.
❓What's the best art/illustration advice you've gotten?
#Illustration #KidLitArt #illustrators #art
November 12, 2025 at 7:30 PM
🧑🏫 Class is in session! I've been a professor for over 2 decades & l've learned a few things in my day. Every bit of wisdom has a big ol' but.
🍑 I'll be sharing some buts on here from time to time.
❓What's the best art/illustration advice you've gotten?
#Illustration #KidLitArt #illustrators #art
🍑 I'll be sharing some buts on here from time to time.
❓What's the best art/illustration advice you've gotten?
#Illustration #KidLitArt #illustrators #art