Katie L. Carroll
@katielcarroll.com
Award-winning author of books for kids, teens, and those who are young at heart
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Katie L. Carroll
@katielcarroll.com
· Jun 25
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Picture Books Middle Grade Young Adult Nonfiction At this time we are shipping print books to U.S. addresses only. Shipping is free for orders over $50. Ebooks are available worldwide. Katie’…
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My favorite place for people to buy my books is my author website!
Print books, which all come signed with fun stuff like bookmarks or stickers, and ebooks are available there.
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Print books, which all come signed with fun stuff like bookmarks or stickers, and ebooks are available there.
katielcarroll.com/purchase-boo...
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200 bookmarks heading to teachers and librarians in maga country
completely free, we pay postage
get yours here:
bannedcamppodcast.com/fdt
we have a podcast about banned books and we're tired of watching the cult win. so we printed these.
completely free, we pay postage
get yours here:
bannedcamppodcast.com/fdt
we have a podcast about banned books and we're tired of watching the cult win. so we printed these.
November 22, 2025 at 6:02 PM
200 bookmarks heading to teachers and librarians in maga country
completely free, we pay postage
get yours here:
bannedcamppodcast.com/fdt
we have a podcast about banned books and we're tired of watching the cult win. so we printed these.
completely free, we pay postage
get yours here:
bannedcamppodcast.com/fdt
we have a podcast about banned books and we're tired of watching the cult win. so we printed these.
Listen, I just got a $0.28 royalty payment. I'm not saying I'm set for life, but it feels pretty good to have some money coming in.
November 20, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Listen, I just got a $0.28 royalty payment. I'm not saying I'm set for life, but it feels pretty good to have some money coming in.
I'm thinking of taking my two older kids to their first ever midnight showing of a movie for Sunrise on the Reaping!
youtu.be/dKSsF9Dtjtg?...
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The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping (2026) Official Teaser – Joseph Zada
YouTube video by The Hunger Games
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November 20, 2025 at 3:15 PM
I'm thinking of taking my two older kids to their first ever midnight showing of a movie for Sunrise on the Reaping!
youtu.be/dKSsF9Dtjtg?...
youtu.be/dKSsF9Dtjtg?...
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It's my giveaway day! Share your favourite book by a trans author or featuring a trans character on the original post below and win an ebook copy of my queer fantasy short story collection THE CARNELIAN KING. Open internationally, winner chosen randomly. Rec some indie trans books! 🌈💜 🌈🚀💫 🌈📚
November 20, 2025 at 1:02 PM
It's my giveaway day! Share your favourite book by a trans author or featuring a trans character on the original post below and win an ebook copy of my queer fantasy short story collection THE CARNELIAN KING. Open internationally, winner chosen randomly. Rec some indie trans books! 🌈💜 🌈🚀💫 🌈📚
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During the pandemic, every politician should have read « Alison Hubble, who went to bed single and woke up double » for a basic grasp of what exponential growth actually means
November 19, 2025 at 6:37 PM
During the pandemic, every politician should have read « Alison Hubble, who went to bed single and woke up double » for a basic grasp of what exponential growth actually means
Nonfiction books for kids are great ways to understand tough concepts.
I discussed using the book Millions, Billions, & Trillions to understand how much wealth billionaires have.
Everyone mentioned in the post is much wealthier than when I wrote this in 2021!
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I discussed using the book Millions, Billions, & Trillions to understand how much wealth billionaires have.
Everyone mentioned in the post is much wealthier than when I wrote this in 2021!
katielcarroll.com/what-nonfict...
November 19, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Nonfiction books for kids are great ways to understand tough concepts.
I discussed using the book Millions, Billions, & Trillions to understand how much wealth billionaires have.
Everyone mentioned in the post is much wealthier than when I wrote this in 2021!
katielcarroll.com/what-nonfict...
I discussed using the book Millions, Billions, & Trillions to understand how much wealth billionaires have.
Everyone mentioned in the post is much wealthier than when I wrote this in 2021!
katielcarroll.com/what-nonfict...
I've been using the same ambient sound video for drafting and revising my cozy dystopian Sunflowers at the End of the World. That's months of listening to it at each writing/editing session.
Cue the minor panic when the video popped up as no longer available!
#WriterProblems #WritingHacks
Cue the minor panic when the video popped up as no longer available!
#WriterProblems #WritingHacks
November 19, 2025 at 4:16 PM
I've been using the same ambient sound video for drafting and revising my cozy dystopian Sunflowers at the End of the World. That's months of listening to it at each writing/editing session.
Cue the minor panic when the video popped up as no longer available!
#WriterProblems #WritingHacks
Cue the minor panic when the video popped up as no longer available!
#WriterProblems #WritingHacks
An important job of a picture book writer is to leave space within the words so the illustrations can also tell the story.
“I think the process of illustrating picture books is looking for the space in between the words, and then building out from these spaces. So you’re searching for the parts of the story that have been left unsaid.”
-Todd Stewart
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-Todd Stewart
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Skating Wild on an Inland Sea
Let’s go! Experience the magic of skating on wild ice. Two children wake up to hear the lake singing, then the wind begins wailing … or is it a wolf? They bundle up and venture out into the cold, carr...
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November 19, 2025 at 12:46 AM
An important job of a picture book writer is to leave space within the words so the illustrations can also tell the story.
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Looking for some emergency work to cover some bills. I design book covers for indie science fiction, fantasy, and horror authors. $100 ebook, $200 for ebook and print. PLEASE DM ME for any questions or information!
Reposting repaid in ETERNAL LOVE <3
Reposting repaid in ETERNAL LOVE <3
November 18, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Looking for some emergency work to cover some bills. I design book covers for indie science fiction, fantasy, and horror authors. $100 ebook, $200 for ebook and print. PLEASE DM ME for any questions or information!
Reposting repaid in ETERNAL LOVE <3
Reposting repaid in ETERNAL LOVE <3
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🚨NEW PROJECT HAIL MARY TRAILER🚨
Yes, I'm very excited because I've been waiting for this adaptation of an excellent sci-fi novel for years. 😁
Only in theaters and IMAX 3.20.26.
Yes, I'm very excited because I've been waiting for this adaptation of an excellent sci-fi novel for years. 😁
Only in theaters and IMAX 3.20.26.
Project Hail Mary | Official Trailer 2
YouTube video by Amazon MGM Studios
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November 18, 2025 at 6:00 PM
🚨NEW PROJECT HAIL MARY TRAILER🚨
Yes, I'm very excited because I've been waiting for this adaptation of an excellent sci-fi novel for years. 😁
Only in theaters and IMAX 3.20.26.
Yes, I'm very excited because I've been waiting for this adaptation of an excellent sci-fi novel for years. 😁
Only in theaters and IMAX 3.20.26.
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Thank you for doing this! I write short stories and poetry books that take place in a world full of alien dragons. Most of these are for $1 or $1.50!
ko-fi.com/wyrm/shop
A sampling of our wares:
🐉 a self help book for dealing with male dragons
📷 a webcam story
💖 a love-wyrm’s experiences
ko-fi.com/wyrm/shop
A sampling of our wares:
🐉 a self help book for dealing with male dragons
📷 a webcam story
💖 a love-wyrm’s experiences
November 17, 2025 at 10:29 PM
Thank you for doing this! I write short stories and poetry books that take place in a world full of alien dragons. Most of these are for $1 or $1.50!
ko-fi.com/wyrm/shop
A sampling of our wares:
🐉 a self help book for dealing with male dragons
📷 a webcam story
💖 a love-wyrm’s experiences
ko-fi.com/wyrm/shop
A sampling of our wares:
🐉 a self help book for dealing with male dragons
📷 a webcam story
💖 a love-wyrm’s experiences
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I've got a sapphic sci-fi novella full of space lesbians and questionable decision making! 💜🪐
I also take editing & beta reading commissions -- a $1 consult is the perfect gift for the indie author in your life 👀
Book here: elizamares.carrd.co#catmouse
Services here: ko-fi.com/elizamares/c...
I also take editing & beta reading commissions -- a $1 consult is the perfect gift for the indie author in your life 👀
Book here: elizamares.carrd.co#catmouse
Services here: ko-fi.com/elizamares/c...
Eliza Mares's Commissions
Commissions Open! Click to see Eliza Mares's commission menu.
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November 17, 2025 at 7:08 PM
I've got a sapphic sci-fi novella full of space lesbians and questionable decision making! 💜🪐
I also take editing & beta reading commissions -- a $1 consult is the perfect gift for the indie author in your life 👀
Book here: elizamares.carrd.co#catmouse
Services here: ko-fi.com/elizamares/c...
I also take editing & beta reading commissions -- a $1 consult is the perfect gift for the indie author in your life 👀
Book here: elizamares.carrd.co#catmouse
Services here: ko-fi.com/elizamares/c...
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It is genuinely incredible to me how much evidence there is to support investing in the public good and how much animus there is to do this simple, effective thing.
November 18, 2025 at 3:00 AM
It is genuinely incredible to me how much evidence there is to support investing in the public good and how much animus there is to do this simple, effective thing.
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If you've been craving queer women led fantasy adventures, and want stories where the girl gets the girl, then you should sign up for my Patreon.
Even a free sign up gets you access to all my writing. Take a look and see.
www.patreon.com/ddwardiswrit...
Even a free sign up gets you access to all my writing. Take a look and see.
www.patreon.com/ddwardiswrit...
D.D. Ward is Writing | Patreon
Various salacious fiction
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November 17, 2025 at 6:00 PM
If you've been craving queer women led fantasy adventures, and want stories where the girl gets the girl, then you should sign up for my Patreon.
Even a free sign up gets you access to all my writing. Take a look and see.
www.patreon.com/ddwardiswrit...
Even a free sign up gets you access to all my writing. Take a look and see.
www.patreon.com/ddwardiswrit...
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I’m making my own queer magical girl literary universe and the first sequel just came out. 🥹 If folks have any love for magical girls, trans women, and girl rock bands, they might like what I do! magicariot.com
Magica Riot - Portland's Queer Magical Girl Rock Band - The Official Site
Novels about Portland's hard-rocking queer magical girls, Magica Riot.
magicariot.com
November 17, 2025 at 7:05 PM
I’m making my own queer magical girl literary universe and the first sequel just came out. 🥹 If folks have any love for magical girls, trans women, and girl rock bands, they might like what I do! magicariot.com
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Thanks for this! I’ve only got one book out but would definitely appreciate holiday sales! 13 COUNTY ROAD 666 is a queer trailer park adult urban fantasy bookshop.org/p/books/13-c...
13 County Road 666
Check out 13 County Road 666 - It's the full moon again, and that means Melanie Smithson's job just got a lot harder. She's got a demon boss, a drunken werewolf tearing up the place, a long-time crush...
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November 17, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Thanks for this! I’ve only got one book out but would definitely appreciate holiday sales! 13 COUNTY ROAD 666 is a queer trailer park adult urban fantasy bookshop.org/p/books/13-c...
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It’s getting closer to holiday sales and shopping. Instead of spending money at a big box store or putting money in a billionaires pocket… shop small!!
If you have a small business or are a small time creator (that means artists and indie authors too!) share your links/work below.
If you have a small business or are a small time creator (that means artists and indie authors too!) share your links/work below.
November 17, 2025 at 4:05 PM
It’s getting closer to holiday sales and shopping. Instead of spending money at a big box store or putting money in a billionaires pocket… shop small!!
If you have a small business or are a small time creator (that means artists and indie authors too!) share your links/work below.
If you have a small business or are a small time creator (that means artists and indie authors too!) share your links/work below.
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#shopsmall at Spilled Ink and Coffee!!
✨Books & Book Boxes
✨Crochet items
✨Gift Boxes
✨Candles
spilledinkcoffeebook.etsy.com
✨Books & Book Boxes
✨Crochet items
✨Gift Boxes
✨Candles
spilledinkcoffeebook.etsy.com
November 17, 2025 at 4:20 PM
#shopsmall at Spilled Ink and Coffee!!
✨Books & Book Boxes
✨Crochet items
✨Gift Boxes
✨Candles
spilledinkcoffeebook.etsy.com
✨Books & Book Boxes
✨Crochet items
✨Gift Boxes
✨Candles
spilledinkcoffeebook.etsy.com
With Baker & Taylor closing, there is a huge opportunity for a new library book distributor to step in.
Why can't billionaires invest in stuff like this? (This is a rhetorical question.)
Why can't billionaires invest in stuff like this? (This is a rhetorical question.)
November 17, 2025 at 2:36 PM
With Baker & Taylor closing, there is a huge opportunity for a new library book distributor to step in.
Why can't billionaires invest in stuff like this? (This is a rhetorical question.)
Why can't billionaires invest in stuff like this? (This is a rhetorical question.)
And one of them is in the microwave because you forgot to drink it when it was hot. So you heated it up but forgot about it again. So now it's cold...again.
how can i trust that you have adhd if you don’t have 7 beverages open simultaneously
November 17, 2025 at 3:18 AM
And one of them is in the microwave because you forgot to drink it when it was hot. So you heated it up but forgot about it again. So now it's cold...again.
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Trans rights are human rights.
Holding space so everyone can live their truth seems even more important than usual these days.
We made these pieces as holiday gifts for family — and a few more for anyone who’d like to pass that care along.
🏳️⚧️
#art #transrights #lgbtq
Holding space so everyone can live their truth seems even more important than usual these days.
We made these pieces as holiday gifts for family — and a few more for anyone who’d like to pass that care along.
🏳️⚧️
#art #transrights #lgbtq
November 16, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Trans rights are human rights.
Holding space so everyone can live their truth seems even more important than usual these days.
We made these pieces as holiday gifts for family — and a few more for anyone who’d like to pass that care along.
🏳️⚧️
#art #transrights #lgbtq
Holding space so everyone can live their truth seems even more important than usual these days.
We made these pieces as holiday gifts for family — and a few more for anyone who’d like to pass that care along.
🏳️⚧️
#art #transrights #lgbtq
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I know authors are being approached right now by bad actors promising promotion, etc. I've worked in this industry for 12 years and have many testimonials from those I've collaborated with successfully. For reference, in October 2025, the blog received 81,739 unique visitors and 208,005 page views.
November 12, 2025 at 6:36 PM
I know authors are being approached right now by bad actors promising promotion, etc. I've worked in this industry for 12 years and have many testimonials from those I've collaborated with successfully. For reference, in October 2025, the blog received 81,739 unique visitors and 208,005 page views.
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Libraries purchase books. When you see a book at the library, it isn’t “free”
the library bought it.
which in turn means that the community bought it.
In other words, library books are not lost sales for authors and publishers; they’re positive sales. Active sales. Those are bought.
the library bought it.
which in turn means that the community bought it.
In other words, library books are not lost sales for authors and publishers; they’re positive sales. Active sales. Those are bought.
November 15, 2025 at 11:32 PM
Libraries purchase books. When you see a book at the library, it isn’t “free”
the library bought it.
which in turn means that the community bought it.
In other words, library books are not lost sales for authors and publishers; they’re positive sales. Active sales. Those are bought.
the library bought it.
which in turn means that the community bought it.
In other words, library books are not lost sales for authors and publishers; they’re positive sales. Active sales. Those are bought.
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Took the kids to the Book Blast today, got a Christmas book from @katielcarroll.com and some cool swag! 😎
#booksky #authorsky
#booksky #authorsky
November 15, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Took the kids to the Book Blast today, got a Christmas book from @katielcarroll.com and some cool swag! 😎
#booksky #authorsky
#booksky #authorsky
I've been waiting for my social media icons on my website to include a share to Bluesky button. It's finally here, so check out my latest blog post and maybe give it a share.
"Pushing Back Against the Hustle Culture as an Author" katielcarroll.com/pushing-back...
"Pushing Back Against the Hustle Culture as an Author" katielcarroll.com/pushing-back...
Pushing Back Against the Hustle Culture as an Author
It’s been awhile. I know. I’ve thought about posting, and I have many topics I’d love to write about, but things come up and more things come up…and here we are. Me posting …
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November 14, 2025 at 6:52 PM
I've been waiting for my social media icons on my website to include a share to Bluesky button. It's finally here, so check out my latest blog post and maybe give it a share.
"Pushing Back Against the Hustle Culture as an Author" katielcarroll.com/pushing-back...
"Pushing Back Against the Hustle Culture as an Author" katielcarroll.com/pushing-back...