Goodreads Giveaway Alert! You can win a free copy of this fun young teen romcom for the next ten days. Winners will get swag, too. Never enough stickers, amiright? And these are CUTE! I'm talking bulldogs and donuts. Seriously cute.

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This was so fun! We didn’t mean to talk so long but the last part veered into the so-called middle grade crisis and how parents view graphic novels so … we just had a LOT to talk about in addition to The Scott Fenwick Diaries.

This was SUCH a good conversation! Very solutions oriented!

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I’m grateful to Substack for helping me process this bullsh*t nightmare. kristinnilsenbooks.substack.com/p/after-annu...

In my latest Substack piece, I share the deep thoughts of 11 yo Shazi —who came to my Taylor Swift Journaling class so full of words I thought she’d bust at the seams. Instead of shushing her, I thought I’d give her the mic. Enjoy!

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It’s official … The Scott Fenwick Diaries is launched. And this little middle grade romcom about a crush, a bulldog, a bar mitzvah and a sleeve of Donettes belongs to all of you instead of just me. Please hold my hand as the reviews roll in… stay tuned!

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This Judy Blume-inspired book about a 7th grader's first crush is both hilarious and wise and will be LOVED by young teens and by Gen X librarians and moms. It's on the younger end of #youngteenlit and recommended for collections serving middle schoolers. Thanks @kristinnilsen.bsky.social #tlsky

Highlight reel from the book launch of my second novel for middle grade and young teen lit readers! It was a banger. Thanks to all for the incredible support — The Scott Fenwick Diaries belongs to all of you now!

@kristinnilsen.bsky.social THE SCOTT FENWICK DIARIES (7/22/25) perfectly describes what parenting my younger daughter was like: "She loves me so much that she's doing her best to ignore me, just like I asked. It feels good." Perfect tween romance with ALL the drama and sweet moments.

Omg! I feel so seen! Especially by that "Sure." 🤣

From "Worldwide Crush" by Kristin Nilsen @kristinnilsen.bsky.social

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Happy thought: Back to running! When I texted my daughter my very slow mile time, she replied "You're faster than everyone on the couch!", which I said all the time when I coached xc. I'm right up there with @kristinnilsen.bsky.social Grandma Cheryl!