Julie Mata
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Julie Mata
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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
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
August 28, 2025 at 7:24 PM
I always wanted to fall down stairs and get dragged behind a car…
July 4, 2025 at 8:28 PM
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
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
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
These dolphins were having a great time frolicking in the Everglades. Made me want to frolic, too.
April 16, 2025 at 1:13 AM
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
April 1, 2025 at 2:48 PM
I love the stubborn one that stays behind.
February 9, 2025 at 7:19 PM
The koi polloi.
December 22, 2024 at 5:02 AM
You can hate on Florida all you want but just remember, we have flamingos.
December 19, 2024 at 6:29 PM
Hmm, comment on symbolism of trapped, tangled life, or point out happy shark face? You pick…
November 25, 2024 at 2:56 PM
The escaped pet parrot gang hanging out at Celery Fields in Florida.
November 23, 2024 at 6:55 PM
Can you tell my dog likes mud puddles?

#mudwrestling #dogslife #muddymayhem #happydog
November 21, 2024 at 6:54 AM
Love this St. Pete mural! Might give me nightmares though.
November 16, 2024 at 9:13 PM
Since I’m new on Bluesky, I’ll put up a photo of my first middle grade book. I still love chickens :)
#authorslife #childrensauthor #mgbooks #middlegraderocks
November 16, 2024 at 4:39 PM