Beyond humbled to be part of this year’s Fall Writing Frenzy Winners. Baby steps, folks! Big thanks to all the sponsors AND @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social @lydialukidis.bsky.social

What could be better than Jon Klassen’s unique perspective, palette, shapes and quiet humor? Why hearing him read aloud, and answer kidlit questions, of course. Amazing! @jonklassen.bsky.social

Thank you to all the generous donors and @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social and @lydialukidis.bsky.social for this GREAT opportunity!
Good luck to all the author’s entries

Here’s my PSA for today. Do what makes you happy. . .

(You’re Welcome!)

The smaller birds have the BEST manners. As in, “ You were here first- I wouldn’t think of it!” Or if one does fly in, the bird who is already there defers, and flies off. . . So, in other words no “ Me first!” For them

Honestly! These temp agencies are the WORST! This writing assistant might not even make it to the end of the day. . .

Who hasn’t taken a bad school picture? For Sophia that’s the only kind she really knows. In BEST PICTURE DAY EVER Sophia is on a mission, and this picture will be different. In the end, Sophia ends up redefining what a “ bad” picture really is! #BluePit #BluePit📖 #PB #Q

Who hasn’t resisted change at some point in their lives? Who doesn’t remember all the warm fuzzy feelings when your best friend makes a NEW friend? In 2+1=3 Daisy is determined to maintain her friendship until she stumbles upon the power of strength and adaptation. #BluePit #BluePit📖#Q #PB

Jazz prodigy Clifford Brown’s life was one of both sheer perseverance and artistry. Brownie took on challenges and misfortunes as well as lit up the jazz world like none other. His tenacity and his trumpet will always be with us.
#BluePit #BluePit📖 #PB #NF #W

ANYTHING that engages your creative mind is a “ win!” Art gives you hope, rewards you, lowers stress, anxiety and makes you happy. What are you waiting for???

Still loving BIG MAGIC by Eliz Gilbert. Love her advice about adjusting one’s expectations as well as being quite willing to do this with my own work. . .

Grateful for opportunities to improve my craft. @ebonylynnmudd.bsky.social @pbrisingstars.bsky.social @kaileipewbooks.bsky.social @laylafallah.bsky.social @booksbytrenise.bsky.social

Just add writing, networking, revising, critiquing, learning about agenting and publishing to this exquisite setting and you’ve got a one- of -a kind professional experience: Big Sur Writing Workshop @andreabrownlit.bsky.social

Ah, Elizabeth Gilbert! Yet another new mantra for me. . .

So much of Elizabeth Gilbert’s Big Magic resonates with me and “Do it whether people get it or don’t get it,” is my new mantra.

Sobering facts truly BUT adjusting my expectations and keeping on. . .