Happy #NationalComingOutDay! For everyone who stepped into the light as well as those who needed to stay in darkness b/c they were only allowed to come out to themselves or a few individuals due to safety. I tried 2x & suffered extreme PTSD & distrust because of this. I pray no one else does.

POPI'S ALL SOULS SONG is on a BIG sale on Amazon! While I have certain feelings about the supplier, I hope you will consider buying to support not only me but my AMAZING AF illustrator!!! Shelly did everything right by my family. LGBTQIA2S+ people can also be religious. @pageturnerlit.bsky.social

@beamingbooksmn.bsky.social I thank Beaming Books for backing an Intersex (Bigender) author. When I wrote A COSTUME FOR CHARLY, there were no authors born Intersex writing PBs that I knew of. Definitely not identified at the publisher who took a chance on me! #Intersex #Bigender HAPPY PRIDE!!!

The Amina Banana CBs by Shifa Saltagi Safadi w/ illos by Aaliya Jaleel are great! I love the STEM component as well as references to Amina's home country. There is enough potential conflict--both external and internal--to keep the story moving forward. What a great "window" series!! 📚👍

Adored Kill Creatures by Rory Power. I sussed out some of the plot but definitely did not see the twist ending on the last couple of pages. I had to reread to trace how it was possible, and this means it was the best kind of book. Recommended! 📚👍

Omigosh! I just finished this book and HIGHLY recommend it. I Iove the time jumps and the POVs/narrators were quite distinct. The plot moves at a frenetic pace and the author kept me guessing. Society of Lies by Lauren Ling Brown is a winner in my book! #YA #BookSky 📚👍

Now that I'm feeling like eating again after medical difficulties, I'm enjoying what peeps in the house call "cheffing." Tonight, I made a shrimp pulao quinoa with recipe courtesy of Priya Krishna. Pic of my attempt...points off for not cleaning spots of food from the plate. 🤣💕

If you're in SCBWI, it's time to vote for the Crystal Kite Awards! I adore my book in the California/Hawaii region b/c Shelly Swann did an amazing job honoring my Popi and Nene. BUT THERE ARE MANY PHENOMENAL BOOKS TO VOTE FOR! I voted in every region & loved seeing friends' books up for voting!

Thank you, @joshmonkwords.bsky.social, for sharing this amazing PB by @neighkid.bsky.social with illos by Gabi Moraes. 5 Stars on Goodreads and what an awesome book!!! Snatch it up, peeps!