I was in a spooky MG workshop last night and the lovely authors were talking about the challenges MG is still facing in the industry. And I am so ready for publishing to embrace middle grade again and realize what a valuable age group it is.

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Majority of attempts to ban books in U.S. come from organized groups, not parents.

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Just received my author's copies from the Staying Safe series I wrote for Jump! Library. 😊

Excited to check this out after staying in the Sherlock Holmes Hotel in London last month!

Good morning #BookSky
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Trying to follow Julia Cameron's famous advice from The Artist's Way, but cranking out three morning pages, even if it's just a stream of consciousness, feels like a lot on some mornings. 🙂

Hello Bluesky!

I'm a former editor, current #kidlit work-for-hire author, and coffee devotee from the Bay Area.

I'm working on a spooky middle grade novel about family, friendship, and secret identities. Happy to talk all things writerly!

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