Larissa D. Elliott
@larissadelliott.bsky.social
Picture book author repped by @charlottewenger.bsky.social. Sometimes writer of YA & MG. Wife. Mommy. Band director. 🇵🇭🇺🇸. She/her. #12x12pb. #Kidlitart on IG @ larissa.d.elliott. ADHD is my superpower.
Now this is where I call you a monster for preferring milk chocolate.
October 29, 2025 at 1:55 AM
Now this is where I call you a monster for preferring milk chocolate.
Almonds really do ruin an Almond Joy, don't they? That's why Mounds are superior. But if only the Almond Joy is in the candy dish, I will suffer through the almond first (I can't waste food) and then I will savor the rest.
October 29, 2025 at 1:42 AM
Almonds really do ruin an Almond Joy, don't they? That's why Mounds are superior. But if only the Almond Joy is in the candy dish, I will suffer through the almond first (I can't waste food) and then I will savor the rest.
And then when I got to the other side I looked at the gap that was actually only a few feet off the ground and thought "I don't know why I was so worried about that." And I'm praying that this is a sign that I'm ready for something big.
September 25, 2025 at 1:25 AM
And then when I got to the other side I looked at the gap that was actually only a few feet off the ground and thought "I don't know why I was so worried about that." And I'm praying that this is a sign that I'm ready for something big.
Myst was such an awesome game...and its sequels. I want to try doing it in VR. I think that's a thing.
September 17, 2025 at 1:53 AM
Myst was such an awesome game...and its sequels. I want to try doing it in VR. I think that's a thing.
Ellen Brock is awesome! I also love Abbie Emmons. #kidlitchat youtube.com/@abbieemmons...
Abbie Emmons
I teach writers how to make their stories matter by harnessing the power and psychology of storytelling, transforming their ideas into a masterpiece, and creating a lifestyle that makes their author d...
youtube.com
September 17, 2025 at 1:38 AM
Ellen Brock is awesome! I also love Abbie Emmons. #kidlitchat youtube.com/@abbieemmons...
Landing hungry.
Disappointed.
Hoot!
Disappointed.
Hoot!
September 13, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Landing hungry.
Disappointed.
Hoot!
Disappointed.
Hoot!
I feel like almost everything I read growing up (80s, 90s) was in 3rd person. #kidlitchat
September 10, 2025 at 1:38 AM
I feel like almost everything I read growing up (80s, 90s) was in 3rd person. #kidlitchat
I have a couple of 1st person picture books in various stage of sub right now. They are very kid/family focused so the kid pov makes sense. My animal character and fairy tale style stories are often 3rd person pov. I guess because a human kid wouldn't identify as much with the MC? #kidlitchat
September 10, 2025 at 1:30 AM
I have a couple of 1st person picture books in various stage of sub right now. They are very kid/family focused so the kid pov makes sense. My animal character and fairy tale style stories are often 3rd person pov. I guess because a human kid wouldn't identify as much with the MC? #kidlitchat
(reading a YA)
September 10, 2025 at 1:20 AM
(reading a YA)
I recently had to DNF a YA that was in 3rd person. I didn't make it through the first chapter. It felt weird not being in 1st. #kidlitchat
September 10, 2025 at 1:20 AM
I recently had to DNF a YA that was in 3rd person. I didn't make it through the first chapter. It felt weird not being in 1st. #kidlitchat
My 1st person picture book manuscripts keep getting editor feedback saying something about the voice not being kid-like enough. It's hard! But I love 1st. #kidlitchat
September 10, 2025 at 1:17 AM
My 1st person picture book manuscripts keep getting editor feedback saying something about the voice not being kid-like enough. It's hard! But I love 1st. #kidlitchat
My first couple of (YA) novel drafts were written in 3rd person. I was working on voice and decided to write a diary entry for my MC (in 1st). I loved it so much, I went back and rewrote the whole novel in 1st person. It feels much more personal and relatable. Interiority is easier! #kidlitchat
September 10, 2025 at 1:12 AM
My first couple of (YA) novel drafts were written in 3rd person. I was working on voice and decided to write a diary entry for my MC (in 1st). I loved it so much, I went back and rewrote the whole novel in 1st person. It feels much more personal and relatable. Interiority is easier! #kidlitchat
Bonus: 1-on-1 mentorships, for sure. And probably one of those week long stays in Italy workshopping with some big name from the industry. The dream! #kidlitart
August 29, 2025 at 2:01 AM
Bonus: 1-on-1 mentorships, for sure. And probably one of those week long stays in Italy workshopping with some big name from the industry. The dream! #kidlitart
Those will probably end up being my empty-nester hobbies...in 11 years when my youngest graduates. Maybe sooner if she does the whole locking-herself-in-her-room thing. #kidlitart
August 29, 2025 at 1:58 AM
Those will probably end up being my empty-nester hobbies...in 11 years when my youngest graduates. Maybe sooner if she does the whole locking-herself-in-her-room thing. #kidlitart
I wouldn't mind learning something more physical/3D than just drawing/painting. I was pretty crafty as a kid. I wouldn't mind learning how to throw a pot or do stained glass or carve wood. But those all seem hard, so maybe felt/fabric art? #kidlitart
August 29, 2025 at 1:54 AM
I wouldn't mind learning something more physical/3D than just drawing/painting. I was pretty crafty as a kid. I wouldn't mind learning how to throw a pot or do stained glass or carve wood. But those all seem hard, so maybe felt/fabric art? #kidlitart
"I have to do dishes?"
August 29, 2025 at 1:51 AM
"I have to do dishes?"