Markie Lee Hayes
@markieleehayes.bsky.social
#KidLit PB writer. Dole Whip lover. Autism advocate. Creator of Around the Forest & The Forest Awards.
✨ Seeking new rep! ✨
✨ Seeking new rep! ✨
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This morning, we stocked FIVE Free Little Libraries with children’s books. All donations from local moms!
This was one of my favorite kindness projects since I’m a member of the #kidlit community ❤️
This was one of my favorite kindness projects since I’m a member of the #kidlit community ❤️
Feeling so loved and blessed 💕💕
October 8, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Feeling so loved and blessed 💕💕
I feel so honored to have been chosen as the Good Neighbor of the Year for my town.
There are so many times I’ve felt like this world is too heavy for me, and giving back and spreading kindness is the one thing I have control over.
❤️❤️😂
There are so many times I’ve felt like this world is too heavy for me, and giving back and spreading kindness is the one thing I have control over.
❤️❤️😂
September 20, 2025 at 9:41 PM
I feel so honored to have been chosen as the Good Neighbor of the Year for my town.
There are so many times I’ve felt like this world is too heavy for me, and giving back and spreading kindness is the one thing I have control over.
❤️❤️😂
There are so many times I’ve felt like this world is too heavy for me, and giving back and spreading kindness is the one thing I have control over.
❤️❤️😂
I’ve picked up some new skills while prepping for the baby to come! Extra excited about the board & batten and my new nail gun.
August 16, 2025 at 7:17 PM
I’ve picked up some new skills while prepping for the baby to come! Extra excited about the board & batten and my new nail gun.
The cutest little turkey is joining us this Thanksgiving!
May 27, 2025 at 12:07 PM
The cutest little turkey is joining us this Thanksgiving!
I'm the worst at keeping exciting news to myself. Luckily, nobody reads my 🦋 posts...
April 17, 2025 at 7:56 PM
I'm the worst at keeping exciting news to myself. Luckily, nobody reads my 🦋 posts...
Happy 13th to the boy that has taught us unconditional love and patience. I love seeing the world through your eyes, Lincoln. 💕
April 4, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Happy 13th to the boy that has taught us unconditional love and patience. I love seeing the world through your eyes, Lincoln. 💕
April 3, 2025 at 11:47 PM
April 2, 2025 at 11:46 PM
We’ve been trying to read a different book from our library every night this year. I get so giddy when Lincoln picks a book one of my friends wrote. 💓💓
March 29, 2025 at 11:19 PM
We’ve been trying to read a different book from our library every night this year. I get so giddy when Lincoln picks a book one of my friends wrote. 💓💓
Did you attend your high school reunion?
My 20th is this year, and all of the discussions around it have been surprisingly triggering. I didn’t realize how much I hated high school until now.
My 20th is this year, and all of the discussions around it have been surprisingly triggering. I didn’t realize how much I hated high school until now.
March 26, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Did you attend your high school reunion?
My 20th is this year, and all of the discussions around it have been surprisingly triggering. I didn’t realize how much I hated high school until now.
My 20th is this year, and all of the discussions around it have been surprisingly triggering. I didn’t realize how much I hated high school until now.
2025 IS MY YEAR!!
✨ all the good things ✨
✨ all the good things ✨
March 25, 2025 at 6:09 PM
2025 IS MY YEAR!!
✨ all the good things ✨
✨ all the good things ✨
We had a blast at the NC Museum of Natural Sciences yesterday & their Journey to Space exhibition. 🚀
Although, my son remains to be unimpressed by my stories of Space Camp 1996.
Although, my son remains to be unimpressed by my stories of Space Camp 1996.
March 17, 2025 at 12:49 PM
We had a blast at the NC Museum of Natural Sciences yesterday & their Journey to Space exhibition. 🚀
Although, my son remains to be unimpressed by my stories of Space Camp 1996.
Although, my son remains to be unimpressed by my stories of Space Camp 1996.
Writing has become my therapy this past year.
I lost 2 pregnancies & my dear gran.
My son was dragged down the hall by both his special ed teacher and 1:1. He’s now an eloper & I’ve been to pick him up off the side of the road twice.
I’m looking forward to finding a new agent and starting fresh.
I lost 2 pregnancies & my dear gran.
My son was dragged down the hall by both his special ed teacher and 1:1. He’s now an eloper & I’ve been to pick him up off the side of the road twice.
I’m looking forward to finding a new agent and starting fresh.
March 14, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Writing has become my therapy this past year.
I lost 2 pregnancies & my dear gran.
My son was dragged down the hall by both his special ed teacher and 1:1. He’s now an eloper & I’ve been to pick him up off the side of the road twice.
I’m looking forward to finding a new agent and starting fresh.
I lost 2 pregnancies & my dear gran.
My son was dragged down the hall by both his special ed teacher and 1:1. He’s now an eloper & I’ve been to pick him up off the side of the road twice.
I’m looking forward to finding a new agent and starting fresh.
I just asked my 12-year-old with autism what I do for a job, and he said 'work.' Sometimes, I’m embarrassed by how easily I set myself up.
March 13, 2025 at 10:31 PM
I just asked my 12-year-old with autism what I do for a job, and he said 'work.' Sometimes, I’m embarrassed by how easily I set myself up.
I’ve got a few fulls out and a new story in the works. I’m super excited about this next chapter.
Manifesting greatness! ✨
Manifesting greatness! ✨
March 13, 2025 at 1:28 PM
I’ve got a few fulls out and a new story in the works. I’m super excited about this next chapter.
Manifesting greatness! ✨
Manifesting greatness! ✨
Do you ever just take 47 pictures of your cat?
March 11, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Do you ever just take 47 pictures of your cat?
I just finished writing back matter for a story I already loved. Now it’s 👩🍳💋
March 11, 2025 at 1:23 PM
I just finished writing back matter for a story I already loved. Now it’s 👩🍳💋
I’m always so humbled when I’m invited to be part of something special in our town. Between being a full-time caregiver & working, time is scarce, but writing lets me pour my heart into sharing the love I have for this place. The incredible people here inspire me every day. Shoutout to the B&G Club💓
March 7, 2025 at 9:16 PM
I’m always so humbled when I’m invited to be part of something special in our town. Between being a full-time caregiver & working, time is scarce, but writing lets me pour my heart into sharing the love I have for this place. The incredible people here inspire me every day. Shoutout to the B&G Club💓
Dev never disappoints!
What's happening in two weeks?
My & @jaredchapman.bsky.social's boisterous book, MONTY AND THE MUSHROOMS drops!
So let's do a giveaway!
Follow, Repost, Comment by Fri 3/7 to enter to win a signed book and some goodies! (3 avail)
#kidlit #fungifriends
www.simonandschuster.com/books/Monty-...
My & @jaredchapman.bsky.social's boisterous book, MONTY AND THE MUSHROOMS drops!
So let's do a giveaway!
Follow, Repost, Comment by Fri 3/7 to enter to win a signed book and some goodies! (3 avail)
#kidlit #fungifriends
www.simonandschuster.com/books/Monty-...
March 5, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Dev never disappoints!
While I’m on this journey to find a new agent, an editor (that pulled my story from a slush pile) invited me to personally submit to her because she loved the voice of my characters. 🥳
You don’t need an agent to validate your writing, friends 🩷❤️
You don’t need an agent to validate your writing, friends 🩷❤️
February 14, 2025 at 6:24 PM
While I’m on this journey to find a new agent, an editor (that pulled my story from a slush pile) invited me to personally submit to her because she loved the voice of my characters. 🥳
You don’t need an agent to validate your writing, friends 🩷❤️
You don’t need an agent to validate your writing, friends 🩷❤️
A form rejection on a full is icky.
January 25, 2025 at 4:43 PM
A form rejection on a full is icky.
You can’t put a price on Dev’s expertise. And it’s for a good cause.
There's still time to bid on a picture book critique from yours truly, along with a zoom/ask me (nearly) anything session. I'm not taking on tons of critique clients right now, so this is a swell opportunity to get some insights on a manuscript AND help some people in LA who sure need it.
#kidlit
#kidlit
January 24, 2025 at 11:56 PM
You can’t put a price on Dev’s expertise. And it’s for a good cause.
Reposted by Markie Lee Hayes
Two more days left to bid on some wonderful kidlit offerings in aid of those affected by the on-going LA wildfires!
January 24, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Two more days left to bid on some wonderful kidlit offerings in aid of those affected by the on-going LA wildfires!