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@sherritmercer.bsky.social
#Wife, #Mother, #Educator—#SCBWI #12x12 #Picturebooksummit #KIdLit #BlackCreatorsHq #WNDB #PBMentee @diverse-books
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Do you receive Write Mentor's weekly newsletter? Stuart and Co. are always insightful, inspiring and real about #kidlit writing.
This week Stuart posted this quote:
"Ambition without action becomes anxiety."
Whoa! That speaks to me!
Carrying this into the new year! ❤️
@write-mentor.bsky.social
This week Stuart posted this quote:
"Ambition without action becomes anxiety."
Whoa! That speaks to me!
Carrying this into the new year! ❤️
@write-mentor.bsky.social
January 6, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Do you receive Write Mentor's weekly newsletter? Stuart and Co. are always insightful, inspiring and real about #kidlit writing.
This week Stuart posted this quote:
"Ambition without action becomes anxiety."
Whoa! That speaks to me!
Carrying this into the new year! ❤️
@write-mentor.bsky.social
This week Stuart posted this quote:
"Ambition without action becomes anxiety."
Whoa! That speaks to me!
Carrying this into the new year! ❤️
@write-mentor.bsky.social
Finally got the Christmas tree up with seven days to spare🎄!
“Glory to God in the highest, And on earth peace, good will toward men.” Luke 2:14
#merrychristmas #christmas #christmastree #peaceonearthgoodwilltomen #sevendaysuntilchristmss #christmasdecorations
“Glory to God in the highest, And on earth peace, good will toward men.” Luke 2:14
#merrychristmas #christmas #christmastree #peaceonearthgoodwilltomen #sevendaysuntilchristmss #christmasdecorations
December 19, 2024 at 3:46 AM
Finally got the Christmas tree up with seven days to spare🎄!
“Glory to God in the highest, And on earth peace, good will toward men.” Luke 2:14
#merrychristmas #christmas #christmastree #peaceonearthgoodwilltomen #sevendaysuntilchristmss #christmasdecorations
“Glory to God in the highest, And on earth peace, good will toward men.” Luke 2:14
#merrychristmas #christmas #christmastree #peaceonearthgoodwilltomen #sevendaysuntilchristmss #christmasdecorations
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December 10, 2024 at 4:53 AM
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✨New Client Announcement✨
I’m honored to represent @bookwnoname 🥰
D.’s adult science fiction novel that’s Underwater meets The Expanse is everything I love about the genre AND has a trans nonbinary lead & cast of queer and disabled characters that are unforgettable.
Welcome to Gallt & Zacker D.!
I’m honored to represent @bookwnoname 🥰
D.’s adult science fiction novel that’s Underwater meets The Expanse is everything I love about the genre AND has a trans nonbinary lead & cast of queer and disabled characters that are unforgettable.
Welcome to Gallt & Zacker D.!
Y’all!! I’m so thrilled to announce that I am now represented by @sandraproudman.bsky.social!
I am so excited and honored to work with her. More to come!
I am so excited and honored to work with her. More to come!
December 9, 2024 at 8:02 PM
✨New Client Announcement✨
I’m honored to represent @bookwnoname 🥰
D.’s adult science fiction novel that’s Underwater meets The Expanse is everything I love about the genre AND has a trans nonbinary lead & cast of queer and disabled characters that are unforgettable.
Welcome to Gallt & Zacker D.!
I’m honored to represent @bookwnoname 🥰
D.’s adult science fiction novel that’s Underwater meets The Expanse is everything I love about the genre AND has a trans nonbinary lead & cast of queer and disabled characters that are unforgettable.
Welcome to Gallt & Zacker D.!
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Christmas tree picking! (I got my first author-illustrator #kidlit book deal because of this illustration. It holds a special place in my heart. 🥹❤️)
December 8, 2024 at 11:31 PM
Christmas tree picking! (I got my first author-illustrator #kidlit book deal because of this illustration. It holds a special place in my heart. 🥹❤️)
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I never miss an opportunity to meet kidlit authors. Excited to meet Kendra Broome at the Sunday School Publishing Board Book Signing/Annual SSPB CONFERENCE at Gaylord Opryland #gaylordopryland #sspb #kidlitauthorsofinstagram #booksigning
December 8, 2024 at 2:53 AM
I never miss an opportunity to meet kidlit authors. Excited to meet Kendra Broome at the Sunday School Publishing Board Book Signing/Annual SSPB CONFERENCE at Gaylord Opryland #gaylordopryland #sspb #kidlitauthorsofinstagram #booksigning
I never miss an opportunity to meet kidlit authors. Excited to meet Kendra Broome at the Sunday School Publishing Board Book Signing/Annual SSPB CONFERENCE at Gaylord Opryland #gaylordopryland #sspb #kidlitauthorsofinstagram #booksigning
December 8, 2024 at 2:53 AM
I never miss an opportunity to meet kidlit authors. Excited to meet Kendra Broome at the Sunday School Publishing Board Book Signing/Annual SSPB CONFERENCE at Gaylord Opryland #gaylordopryland #sspb #kidlitauthorsofinstagram #booksigning
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Hi Everyone and welcome! My name is Stacey, I’m a Caribbean kidlit illustrator and soon to be author.
My debut WILL & KRILL is out next year June! I’m a foodie who loves the ocean, folklore and colour. #introduction #kidlit #kidlitart
My debut WILL & KRILL is out next year June! I’m a foodie who loves the ocean, folklore and colour. #introduction #kidlit #kidlitart
November 24, 2024 at 3:51 PM
Hi Everyone and welcome! My name is Stacey, I’m a Caribbean kidlit illustrator and soon to be author.
My debut WILL & KRILL is out next year June! I’m a foodie who loves the ocean, folklore and colour. #introduction #kidlit #kidlitart
My debut WILL & KRILL is out next year June! I’m a foodie who loves the ocean, folklore and colour. #introduction #kidlit #kidlitart
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Please share widely 🙏🏼
I am taking item donations (literally anything from the publishing community or readers) for the next #KidLit4Ceasefire fundraiser to run Jan 15th through 31st. I am at about 100 items, trying to get to at least 500.
airtable.com/appgMC1CTRup...
I am taking item donations (literally anything from the publishing community or readers) for the next #KidLit4Ceasefire fundraiser to run Jan 15th through 31st. I am at about 100 items, trying to get to at least 500.
airtable.com/appgMC1CTRup...
December 4, 2024 at 3:10 AM
Please share widely 🙏🏼
I am taking item donations (literally anything from the publishing community or readers) for the next #KidLit4Ceasefire fundraiser to run Jan 15th through 31st. I am at about 100 items, trying to get to at least 500.
airtable.com/appgMC1CTRup...
I am taking item donations (literally anything from the publishing community or readers) for the next #KidLit4Ceasefire fundraiser to run Jan 15th through 31st. I am at about 100 items, trying to get to at least 500.
airtable.com/appgMC1CTRup...
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Happy #nationalillustrationday, illustrators! May you never stop being inspired by the wonders of the world. Continue weaving your magic. #islandillustrator #kidlit #kidlitart
November 30, 2024 at 1:02 AM
Happy #nationalillustrationday, illustrators! May you never stop being inspired by the wonders of the world. Continue weaving your magic. #islandillustrator #kidlit #kidlitart
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Thanks Sherri! It is such a cute book!!
November 27, 2024 at 3:09 AM
Thanks Sherri! It is such a cute book!!
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✨Deal Announcement✨
It’s here! My first PW deal announcement as an agent for one of my very first clients, the amazing @writercass.bsky.social 🥳
You’ll want to add LOST ON DOLL ISLAND to Goodreads for the awesomest spooky MG that takes place in Mexico!
www.goodreads.com/book/show/22...
It’s here! My first PW deal announcement as an agent for one of my very first clients, the amazing @writercass.bsky.social 🥳
You’ll want to add LOST ON DOLL ISLAND to Goodreads for the awesomest spooky MG that takes place in Mexico!
www.goodreads.com/book/show/22...
November 26, 2024 at 10:35 PM
✨Deal Announcement✨
It’s here! My first PW deal announcement as an agent for one of my very first clients, the amazing @writercass.bsky.social 🥳
You’ll want to add LOST ON DOLL ISLAND to Goodreads for the awesomest spooky MG that takes place in Mexico!
www.goodreads.com/book/show/22...
It’s here! My first PW deal announcement as an agent for one of my very first clients, the amazing @writercass.bsky.social 🥳
You’ll want to add LOST ON DOLL ISLAND to Goodreads for the awesomest spooky MG that takes place in Mexico!
www.goodreads.com/book/show/22...
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1/ We're experiencing a huge influx of users, and with that, a predictable uptick in harmful content posted to the network.
As a result, for some very high-severity policy areas like child safety, we recently made some short-term moderation choices to prioritize recall over precision.
As a result, for some very high-severity policy areas like child safety, we recently made some short-term moderation choices to prioritize recall over precision.
November 26, 2024 at 12:08 AM
1/ We're experiencing a huge influx of users, and with that, a predictable uptick in harmful content posted to the network.
As a result, for some very high-severity policy areas like child safety, we recently made some short-term moderation choices to prioritize recall over precision.
As a result, for some very high-severity policy areas like child safety, we recently made some short-term moderation choices to prioritize recall over precision.
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T-minus 6 months until the release of SALVACIÓN coming out 5/20!!! 🗡️
If you’re into a slow burn romance this one is for you.
Preorder via 🌐🌳
Save your receipts!
If you’re into a slow burn romance this one is for you.
Preorder via 🌐🌳
Save your receipts!
November 20, 2024 at 9:14 PM
T-minus 6 months until the release of SALVACIÓN coming out 5/20!!! 🗡️
If you’re into a slow burn romance this one is for you.
Preorder via 🌐🌳
Save your receipts!
If you’re into a slow burn romance this one is for you.
Preorder via 🌐🌳
Save your receipts!
Yes
Been playin' around with the idea of bringing the PBChat weekly chats back temporarily (under the hashtag, #kidlithive) while the Bluesky #kidlit community grows. Anyone interested?
November 20, 2024 at 1:13 AM
Yes
Well, that was fast! Our first 12 x 12 Starter Pack is full. If you are a member of 12 x 12 and:
1. Are not in the first Starter Pack - PLEASE CHECK! (bsky.app/starter-pack...), AND,
2. WANT to be added to the next one that we're creating now, PLEASE COMMENT ON THIS POST WITH YOUR HANDLE. Thanks!
1. Are not in the first Starter Pack - PLEASE CHECK! (bsky.app/starter-pack...), AND,
2. WANT to be added to the next one that we're creating now, PLEASE COMMENT ON THIS POST WITH YOUR HANDLE. Thanks!
November 15, 2024 at 11:40 PM
Bluesky now has over 10 million users, and I was #1,984,536!
September 20, 2024 at 3:52 AM
Bluesky now has over 10 million users, and I was #1,984,536!
Leaning the tricks of the trade, pre-published. Attended my first author visit by Brittany Thurman at Calloway County Public Library—WOW, Brittany engaged her audience children and adults, too. AWESOME. Thanks too for the writing tips and your beautiful stories,Brittany #kidlit #authorvisit
August 24, 2024 at 6:44 PM
Leaning the tricks of the trade, pre-published. Attended my first author visit by Brittany Thurman at Calloway County Public Library—WOW, Brittany engaged her audience children and adults, too. AWESOME. Thanks too for the writing tips and your beautiful stories,Brittany #kidlit #authorvisit
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COVER REVEAL 🐱
I am so excited to announce my first cover reveal EVER!! Not My Cat is written by Stacey Patton and illustrated by me. It is such a fun, sweet story!
This will be debuting on April 23, 2024!! Ahhh, I’m so excited!!! ✨💃🏾
Pre-order links can be found below!
I am so excited to announce my first cover reveal EVER!! Not My Cat is written by Stacey Patton and illustrated by me. It is such a fun, sweet story!
This will be debuting on April 23, 2024!! Ahhh, I’m so excited!!! ✨💃🏾
Pre-order links can be found below!
January 13, 2024 at 12:52 AM
COVER REVEAL 🐱
I am so excited to announce my first cover reveal EVER!! Not My Cat is written by Stacey Patton and illustrated by me. It is such a fun, sweet story!
This will be debuting on April 23, 2024!! Ahhh, I’m so excited!!! ✨💃🏾
Pre-order links can be found below!
I am so excited to announce my first cover reveal EVER!! Not My Cat is written by Stacey Patton and illustrated by me. It is such a fun, sweet story!
This will be debuting on April 23, 2024!! Ahhh, I’m so excited!!! ✨💃🏾
Pre-order links can be found below!
Fly high my friend!
December 13, 2023 at 2:33 AM
Fly high my friend!
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Get excited for Giveaway 11: #SpreadTheJoy - Tonight from Kim Liao is a query letter critique. To win just comment below and give this a repost.
All #giveaways will be open for a min of 24hrs
#WritingCommunity #writerslift #writingtips
All #giveaways will be open for a min of 24hrs
#WritingCommunity #writerslift #writingtips
December 11, 2023 at 11:49 PM
Get excited for Giveaway 11: #SpreadTheJoy - Tonight from Kim Liao is a query letter critique. To win just comment below and give this a repost.
All #giveaways will be open for a min of 24hrs
#WritingCommunity #writerslift #writingtips
All #giveaways will be open for a min of 24hrs
#WritingCommunity #writerslift #writingtips
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Happy Tuesday!
Giveaway 12: #SpreadTheJoy - Today from Erin Becker is a query and 10 page critique. To win just follow @beckererine.bsky.social, comment below, and give this a repost.
All #giveaways will be open for a min of 24hrs
#WritingCommunity #writerslift #writingtips
Giveaway 12: #SpreadTheJoy - Today from Erin Becker is a query and 10 page critique. To win just follow @beckererine.bsky.social, comment below, and give this a repost.
All #giveaways will be open for a min of 24hrs
#WritingCommunity #writerslift #writingtips
December 12, 2023 at 2:30 PM
Happy Tuesday!
Giveaway 12: #SpreadTheJoy - Today from Erin Becker is a query and 10 page critique. To win just follow @beckererine.bsky.social, comment below, and give this a repost.
All #giveaways will be open for a min of 24hrs
#WritingCommunity #writerslift #writingtips
Giveaway 12: #SpreadTheJoy - Today from Erin Becker is a query and 10 page critique. To win just follow @beckererine.bsky.social, comment below, and give this a repost.
All #giveaways will be open for a min of 24hrs
#WritingCommunity #writerslift #writingtips
No pizza, cereal tonight, pizza tomorrow!
Raise your hand if you're having pizza tonight. 🙋♀️🍕
November 25, 2023 at 3:33 AM
No pizza, cereal tonight, pizza tomorrow!
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Having a piece of pecan pie with breakfast the morning after Thanksgiving, as one does.
November 24, 2023 at 3:52 PM
Having a piece of pecan pie with breakfast the morning after Thanksgiving, as one does.