Meg McKinlay
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Meg McKinlay
@megmckinlay.bsky.social
Children's writer and poet. Writing with heart, humour and heft, hopefully. Also alliteration, abviously. Repped by A4 Literary.
When you sit down to read a poem and this helpful message pops up.
Do I despair? I laugh. Maybe I despair just a little. Oh, but should I ask for the summary just to laugh a little harder? Give me strength.
December 3, 2025 at 2:24 AM
Not sure Microsoft tech support is really on board with the accepted definition of 'a moment'...
November 6, 2025 at 1:14 AM
Oops! Turns out I forgot this place existed. On the one hand, that feels healthy, and yay me. On the other hand, hello everyone. Again.
October 20, 2025 at 8:38 AM
Wrote a card to someone and left it sitting open on my desk so the ink can dry. Just realised I keep turning my head to look at it in case there's a reply.
This whole instant messaging thing is way out of hand. 🙃
December 13, 2024 at 2:30 AM
Did a little storytime at Paper Bird Books on the weekend and can now confirm that you can walk through central Freo in pyjamas holding a giant teddy bear on a busy Sunday morning and no one will bat an eye.
December 3, 2024 at 4:15 AM
Reposted by Meg McKinlay
I would not tell anyone if I had won the lottery, but there would be signs.
November 16, 2024 at 9:52 AM