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J. D. Grolic
@jdgrolic.bsky.social
Author • I write quirky children's stories about magic • Now on sale: The Extraordinary Curiosities of Ixworth and Maddox • jdgrolic.com
Spent a few days #exploring this breezy #southwesternontario hidden gem. I won’t say where — I know that’s selfish, but I’ve seen too many of my old haunts overwhelmed by curious crowds of late. Happy to share a photo, though ☺️
July 27, 2025 at 5:15 PM
First snow ⛄️ #winter
December 2, 2024 at 2:20 AM
I had the privilege of attending the Eden Mills Writers Festival in early September, and it was nothing short of amazing. The charming little town; the wonderful hosts and vendors; the captivating speakers and events — a truly special experience. If you ever get the chance to go, please do.
October 11, 2024 at 4:11 PM
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POLL for K-12 Educators:

What is on your wishlist for Bluesky? What would encourage you to spend more time here?

Also, what kind of posts do you enjoy seeing from #kidlit & #MGlit book creators here?

FYI: EduLib feed

#CommunityPolls #KidLit #Edusky #Skybrarian #SchoolLibrarians

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June 26, 2024 at 11:39 AM
I felt a great gush of horror when I first started reading this most excellent article thewalrus.ca/how-do-you-e... by @tajjaisen.bsky.social. But after finishing it, I don't know... I'm feeling kind of hopeful. I guess things seem brighter when you realize we're all in the same boat.
How Do You Even Sell a Book Anymore? | The Walrus
As sales slump, the labour of trying to bottle hype is largely left to writers
thewalrus.ca
March 13, 2024 at 7:10 PM
March 12, 2024 at 7:01 PM
The woods near my home sound like an ocean this morning . Unfortunately, this poor photo does the moment little justice #springiscoming #hiking #woods 🌬️
March 9, 2024 at 7:02 PM
Good morning!
#happyfriday #weekend
March 8, 2024 at 4:06 PM
Understanding who owns what and who lives where can be difficult (even for a magician). Luckily, we have maps — like this one... 🧐
March 8, 2024 at 12:20 AM
Still trying to find my way around some of these newer platforms. This post debbieohi.com/2024/02/soci... by @debbieohi.com was wonderful (and informative).🤗 #kidslit #middlegrade
Social Media and the KidLit Community: My (Updated) Personal Take
Quick navigation: Bluesky Lists – I’m mainly on Bluesky and Substack these days.*** UPDATED March 3, 2024: Also see my new Bluesky Tips: Community Engagement post! Spoiler alert: As you can tell from ...
debbieohi.com
March 8, 2024 at 12:10 AM