Julie Mata
@juliemata.bsky.social
MG author—KATE WALDEN DIRECTS: NIGHT OF THE ZOMBIE CHICKENS and KATE WALDEN DIRECTS: BRIDE OF SLUG MAN (Disney Hyperion). Movie director wannabe; ping-pong ninja; SCBWI. #kidlit
Yes, more goofs PLEASE!! So tired of politics, right, left, center, upside down, inside out, whatever.
The flaw in everyone who makes a Bluesky bad post is that they come to the conclusion that making the site better involves importing people with centrist politics to talk politics when the actual truthful answer is that we need less politics and more goofs but that’s difficult when the world sucks
September 1, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Yes, more goofs PLEASE!! So tired of politics, right, left, center, upside down, inside out, whatever.
So excited this came in the mail! The newest book from my critique partner, Cristin Bishara—MOTHMAN, a Choose Your Own Adventure novel. It’s got cryptids, aliens, and nineteen different endings depending on the choices you make.
#cristinbishara #mothman #cryptidchronicles #chooseco
#cristinbishara #mothman #cryptidchronicles #chooseco
August 28, 2025 at 7:24 PM
So excited this came in the mail! The newest book from my critique partner, Cristin Bishara—MOTHMAN, a Choose Your Own Adventure novel. It’s got cryptids, aliens, and nineteen different endings depending on the choices you make.
#cristinbishara #mothman #cryptidchronicles #chooseco
#cristinbishara #mothman #cryptidchronicles #chooseco
I always wanted to fall down stairs and get dragged behind a car…
July 4, 2025 at 8:28 PM
I always wanted to fall down stairs and get dragged behind a car…
Because unlike many adults, kids don’t think books need to teach them a life lesson. They love fun and humor and magic and danger! And that stuff is fun to write. #kidlitchat
July 2, 2025 at 1:34 AM
Because unlike many adults, kids don’t think books need to teach them a life lesson. They love fun and humor and magic and danger! And that stuff is fun to write. #kidlitchat
Such a sweet smile, I wanted to take him home. Hard to believe he’ll turn into Monster Gator one day…
June 14, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Such a sweet smile, I wanted to take him home. Hard to believe he’ll turn into Monster Gator one day…
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Don’t forget to put a shot of tequila, some salt, and lime out tonight for the Cinco de Mayo fairy
May 5, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Don’t forget to put a shot of tequila, some salt, and lime out tonight for the Cinco de Mayo fairy
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"We need to go back to the old days, where children learned #empathy through their identification with and love for #character #rolemodels in traditional #childrensbooks." - #writer Suzy Davies
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www.amazon.com/Housie-Mousi... #mglit
May 2, 2025 at 11:28 PM
"We need to go back to the old days, where children learned #empathy through their identification with and love for #character #rolemodels in traditional #childrensbooks." - #writer Suzy Davies
www.amazon.co.uk/Housie-Mousi...
www.amazon.ca/Housie-Mousi...
www.amazon.com/Housie-Mousi... #mglit
www.amazon.co.uk/Housie-Mousi...
www.amazon.ca/Housie-Mousi...
www.amazon.com/Housie-Mousi... #mglit
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THE WAITING HOUSE: A Novel in Stories 🕰 ⏳
Fiona lives in the shadow of her late movie-star mother. ⭐️
Ava Elisabeth has returned "home" after 40 years, but why?
Dell gets way more than he bargained for when he hires a psychic. ✨
mybook.to/WaitingHouse 📕
#KU #LitFic
Fiona lives in the shadow of her late movie-star mother. ⭐️
Ava Elisabeth has returned "home" after 40 years, but why?
Dell gets way more than he bargained for when he hires a psychic. ✨
mybook.to/WaitingHouse 📕
#KU #LitFic
May 3, 2025 at 6:37 AM
THE WAITING HOUSE: A Novel in Stories 🕰 ⏳
Fiona lives in the shadow of her late movie-star mother. ⭐️
Ava Elisabeth has returned "home" after 40 years, but why?
Dell gets way more than he bargained for when he hires a psychic. ✨
mybook.to/WaitingHouse 📕
#KU #LitFic
Fiona lives in the shadow of her late movie-star mother. ⭐️
Ava Elisabeth has returned "home" after 40 years, but why?
Dell gets way more than he bargained for when he hires a psychic. ✨
mybook.to/WaitingHouse 📕
#KU #LitFic
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Thanks for sharing, @cynthiatimoti.bsky.social and @thetobiasagency.bsky.social 🥰🥰
May 3, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Thanks for sharing, @cynthiatimoti.bsky.social and @thetobiasagency.bsky.social 🥰🥰
Congrats!! Love the cover.
I was so happy to be featured in PB First Lines May 2025 Edition with how my first lines evolved over time in MUD TO THE RESCUE! 📚🐘🦩🐢✍️ #pitcturebooks #amwriting #naturebooks #STEM #kidlitauthor #kidlit #naturebooks open.substack.com/pub/skruger/...
PB First Lines May 2025 Edition
Featuring Tanya Konerman and Mud to the Rescue!
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May 3, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Congrats!! Love the cover.
La sirena con delfines. The mermaid with dolphins—one of many beautiful sculptures on the malecón in La Paz, Baja.
April 24, 2025 at 7:25 PM
La sirena con delfines. The mermaid with dolphins—one of many beautiful sculptures on the malecón in La Paz, Baja.
I do like to keep my dragon Fergus nearby when I’m writing. I’m pretty sure he makes me wittier. #kidlitchat
April 16, 2025 at 1:46 AM
I do like to keep my dragon Fergus nearby when I’m writing. I’m pretty sure he makes me wittier. #kidlitchat
Writing is such a minimalist art. All I need is a computer. But I do love to plot out ideas on paper. It’s slower so my brain can take a breath, dive a little deeper on an idea, do some fun riffs—that’s the indispensable part for me. Otherwise, most days I wish I was a singer :)
#kidlitchat
#kidlitchat
April 16, 2025 at 1:31 AM
Writing is such a minimalist art. All I need is a computer. But I do love to plot out ideas on paper. It’s slower so my brain can take a breath, dive a little deeper on an idea, do some fun riffs—that’s the indispensable part for me. Otherwise, most days I wish I was a singer :)
#kidlitchat
#kidlitchat
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TOPIC: What's the one part of your creative process you cannot do without? Your mood board? A rhyming dictionary? Your lucky writing hat? Your size 0.5 mechanical pencil with 2B lead? Hmmm? #kidlitchat
April 16, 2025 at 1:00 AM
TOPIC: What's the one part of your creative process you cannot do without? Your mood board? A rhyming dictionary? Your lucky writing hat? Your size 0.5 mechanical pencil with 2B lead? Hmmm? #kidlitchat
These dolphins were having a great time frolicking in the Everglades. Made me want to frolic, too.
April 16, 2025 at 1:13 AM
These dolphins were having a great time frolicking in the Everglades. Made me want to frolic, too.
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I have finally published a new post on my Substack newsletter, just in time for #Caturday. Life has been a bit crazy these past few weeks so thanks to everyone for your understanding and support.
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#JapaneseFolklore #yokai #cats
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#JapaneseFolklore #yokai #cats
Cats in Japanese Folklore and Culture
From kawaii (cute) to kaibyo (supernatural)
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April 12, 2025 at 1:53 PM
I have finally published a new post on my Substack newsletter, just in time for #Caturday. Life has been a bit crazy these past few weeks so thanks to everyone for your understanding and support.
open.substack.com/pub/curiouso...
#JapaneseFolklore #yokai #cats
open.substack.com/pub/curiouso...
#JapaneseFolklore #yokai #cats
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taught my dog sarcasm and now she won't stop snarking at strangers
April 11, 2025 at 7:25 PM
taught my dog sarcasm and now she won't stop snarking at strangers
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if Jessica Simpson married Homer Simpson, she’d still be Jessica Simpson. only more animated . d’oh 😬
April 11, 2025 at 3:14 PM
if Jessica Simpson married Homer Simpson, she’d still be Jessica Simpson. only more animated . d’oh 😬
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𝕄𝕦𝕣𝕕𝕖𝕣,She Etch-a-Sketched
April 1, 2025 at 3:11 PM
𝕄𝕦𝕣𝕕𝕖𝕣,She Etch-a-Sketched
Can’t believe I spotted these baby owl beauties in the Audubon Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary, just hanging out on a high up branch. Mama was nearby, keeping a watchful eye.
#corkscrew #auduboncorkscrew
#corkscrew #auduboncorkscrew
April 1, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Can’t believe I spotted these baby owl beauties in the Audubon Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary, just hanging out on a high up branch. Mama was nearby, keeping a watchful eye.
#corkscrew #auduboncorkscrew
#corkscrew #auduboncorkscrew
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SHAKESPEARE: to be or not to be, that is the question
SCHRÖDINGER: see this guy gets it
SCHRÖDINGER: see this guy gets it
March 31, 2025 at 2:24 PM
SHAKESPEARE: to be or not to be, that is the question
SCHRÖDINGER: see this guy gets it
SCHRÖDINGER: see this guy gets it
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Who else out there sometimes looks at news headlines and thinks that SURELY this must be some elaborate April Fool’s joke?
April 1, 2025 at 11:44 AM
Who else out there sometimes looks at news headlines and thinks that SURELY this must be some elaborate April Fool’s joke?
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Free read-aloud opportunity for #teachers, #librarians, and their students with #kidlit author @bysonjathomas.bsky.social on Friday March 21!
Register at * bit.ly/MGC2C_FreeDay * for the Zoom link and the chance to win signed copies of her debut and latest #mglit novels for your class! #edusky
Register at * bit.ly/MGC2C_FreeDay * for the Zoom link and the chance to win signed copies of her debut and latest #mglit novels for your class! #edusky
March 5, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Free read-aloud opportunity for #teachers, #librarians, and their students with #kidlit author @bysonjathomas.bsky.social on Friday March 21!
Register at * bit.ly/MGC2C_FreeDay * for the Zoom link and the chance to win signed copies of her debut and latest #mglit novels for your class! #edusky
Register at * bit.ly/MGC2C_FreeDay * for the Zoom link and the chance to win signed copies of her debut and latest #mglit novels for your class! #edusky
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do not fuck with Detroit roaches
March 5, 2025 at 1:52 PM
do not fuck with Detroit roaches
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For Tolkien writing was Hobbit forming.
March 4, 2025 at 3:21 PM
For Tolkien writing was Hobbit forming.