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Kersten Hamilton
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I write books and ride dinosaurs.
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Three doggos from my book DOGS OF THE WORLD: Shar Pei (South China), Terrier Chileno (Chile), Australian Shepherd (CA, USA). Do you live with any of these dogs?
Link: doggiedrawings.net/pages/dogs-of-the-world-book (Finalist in the 2025 DWAA Awards)
January 10, 2026 at 5:19 PM
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If you read #romance, please complete the State of Romance Reader Survey. Responses help show what romance readers want and value.
As a thank-you, download free romance novellas and novels from participating authors and publishers.
💕📊 Take the survey here: tinyurl.com/y5c3ver7
# #books
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December 23, 2025 at 4:36 AM
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A goal is a wish turned into action: The reader knows what the character wants, why it's important to them, and why it will be difficult to get. Read more ‘‰ https://lttr.ai/AmWue #amwriting #writing #Writetip
December 21, 2025 at 11:53 PM
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Already another voice recognition mistake of the day, when dictating ALT text for this image: The book cover for My Perfect Family shows three black teen girls, one with a headscarf, one with long hair and bear arms, and one with her hair out. 🐻💪
#writing #books #AmWriting
December 15, 2025 at 7:42 PM
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What is a Developmental Editor? "Professional developmental editors help writers shape their manuscripts. They provide expertise that family and friends, and even critique partners, often lack."
Read more 👉 https://lttr.ai/AlH9b
#writing #books #AmWriting #WriteTip #WritersLife #WritingCommunity
What is a Developmental Editor? You can get critique feedback from a pro! #writing #AmWriting #WriteTip #WritersLife
Learn about the writing craft from Chris Eboch/Kris Bock, author, writing teacher, and critiquer.
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November 21, 2025 at 10:31 PM
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Another happy critique client: "Chris's knowledge, experience, and talent are apparent, and her feedback was spot on. She helped me focus my work and even suggested a new approach for my prologue. Wow, what a difference. Thank you!" More recommendations:
chriseboch.com/for-writers/
#writing #books
November 19, 2025 at 6:35 PM
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Rockhounding in New Mexico, and the Reluctant Psychic #Mystery Series: If you love supernatural sleuths, small-town intrigue, and mysteries with a geological twist, Death at Rock Bottom is your next must-read! Read more ‘‰ https://lttr.ai/Ak2df #books #Rockhounding #geology #cozymystery
November 11, 2025 at 4:46 AM
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Here's a post listing everything I had out this year, new fantasy, reprints, short fiction, TV show, etc: marthawells.dreamwidth.org/670572.html
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November 5, 2025 at 6:45 PM
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Death at Rock Bottom is at Christy’s Cozy Corners with an Author Interview on books, reading, and writing! "In the Reluctant Psychic Mystery series, Petra has a darker sense of humor, because she’s more introverted and isolated..." https://lttr.ai/AkeHc
#books #ReadzTule #mystery
November 1, 2025 at 2:27 AM
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October 9, 2025 at 12:30 AM
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Start the Accidental Detective humorous #mystery series free at all major ebook retailers!
tulepublishing.com/series/the-a...
Or try the #audiobook series with a deal! Something Shady at Sunshine Haven is 70% off (now $6) for a limited time at #audiobooks:
www.audiobooks.com/promotions/p...
#books
October 1, 2025 at 9:39 PM
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🐰Happy International Rabbit Day🐰 I was hired to illustrate this bunny body language chart by empoweredanimalsbehaviorandtraining.com Visit their website for more bunny resources.

More of my client work": doggiedrawings.net/pages/infographics
September 27, 2025 at 4:13 PM
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The Terrified Troll, my first ever picture book, is done and dusted! Hurrah!

To find out how many we made, and how you can maybe buy one of the first print copies even if you missed out when we were running the crowdfunder, click here: darrenshan.com/news/the-ter...
September 22, 2025 at 5:14 PM
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I wrote a book to help you navigate the strange and wonderful world of writing and publishing books. It covers everything from how to write a query letter to how to write your next book. Get it wherever books are sold! bookshop.org/p/books/writ...
September 12, 2025 at 1:54 PM
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Hey, teacher & librarian friends! (And homeschoolers, too!) Want me to Zoom into your classroom or library this fall? I'm hosting a series of $15 virtual author visits this month & next - details are here: katemessner.com/low-cost-vir... Join us!
September 4, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Calling all authors with upcoming books! Preorders are important! B&N is having a sale on ALL preorders today through Friday. Here is my upcoming book (with the fab Shanda McClosky!) Add yours to the thread!
September 3, 2025 at 9:13 PM
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I had a nice surprise when I went to Save On in #MapleRidge today and saw my book, Bark! The Science of Helping Your Anxious, Fearful, or Reactive Dog, on display. And I'm in good company too with Dogs of the World by @lilichin.bsky.social on the shelf below :)
August 30, 2025 at 9:06 PM
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Teachers & librarians! I'm offering a series of low-cost virtual author visits this fall (and by very low-cost, I mean $15, just to cover webinar hosting & ASL interpreting!) All will be recorded, too, and available through the school year. katemessner.com/low-cost-vir...
August 26, 2025 at 4:42 PM
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Hi WorldCon!! For thirty minutes I’ll be signing books at Nook and Cranny in the dealer’s hall!! Come say hiiiiiii.
August 16, 2025 at 8:05 PM
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I'm at the @nanreinhardt.bsky.social blog with Death at Rock Bottom (A Reluctantly Psychic Mystery) and a Green Chile Muffins #recipe
I shared these muffins with my book club and they were a hit!
nanreinhardt.com/author-spotl...
#books #mystery #paranormal
August 13, 2025 at 4:51 PM
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The Pink Pajamas, a story about loss and familial ties, by kidlit author and artist, @charlenedraws.bsky.social is now available! You can find this at the Comics and Games Bodega!

Purchase of any Charlene Chua title comes with a free sticker, bookmark, and signed bookplate.
August 8, 2025 at 8:19 PM
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Thanks to @themermancam.bsky.social for interviewing me on SCBWI Official Blog today! I talk about what inspires me as a creator, finding the time, takeaways from my experience as a #KidLit creator, and DESSERT:

scbwi.blogspot.com/2025/08/inte...

#scbwisummer25 @scbwi.bsky.social #KidLit #SCBWI
Interview with the Stephen Mooser Member of the Year Award Winner: Debbie Ridpath Ohi
Once again, CONGRATULATIONS to you, Debbie, on your Stephen Mooser Member of the Year Award . You are most deserving! The Official SCBWI Bl...
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August 6, 2025 at 2:12 AM
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Over the moon that @debbieohi.com has been named SCBWI's Member of the Year. So well deserved, Debbie. Those hearts were flying for you! #scbwisummer25 ❤️
August 2, 2025 at 10:43 PM