Sadie & I are so excited to share the cover reveal for IF PETS WROTE POEMS: A PARODY COLLECTION unleashing March 10, 2026 & now available for preorder! 🐾https://bookshop.org/p/books/if-pets-wrote-poems-a-parody-collection-susan-johnston-taylor/b1ee85d77398728f?ean=9781957655659&next=t #poetry4all

I’m proud to donate a 1:1 Virtual Tutorial on Canva for Authors to a benefit auction for the @ndkidlit.bsky.social Scholarship at @highlightsfound.bsky.social! Bidding runs throughout the April 30. Details here: ndkidlit.org/product/11-v... #kidlit

Who else loves books AND musicals? ✨ I’m hosting a show tune open mic night at Birdhouse Books & Gifts in Austin on March 25, so it got me thinking about all the great musicals inspired by books. Do you have a favorite? What would you add?

Writers, friendly reminder that even Stephen King faced rejections for CARRIE, which went on to become a NYT bestseller! I'm leading a webinar tonight with SCBWI MD/DE/WV all about persevering through the passes. Join me! www.scbwi.org/events/MDDEW... #AmQuerying

#ATX friends, I'm debuting my solo cabaret Unsung: Celebrating Female Musical Theatre Writers on March 30 in Mozart's Loft & I'd love to see you there! www.showclix.com/tickets/unsu...

On a recent visit to London, I stopped by the @poetrypharmacy.bsky.social and bought this vial of "pills" for writer's block. (It has slips of paper with inspirational quotes & lines of poetry inside.) What emotional ailment would you treat with poetry? #Poetry4All

So grateful to be part of @thewritingbarn.bsky.social community! ✨ From 2016, when I started, to 2023, when I published my debut book & joined the Writing Barn staff, this community and founder Bethany Hegedus have been so supportive. Here I am (finally) signing the Party Porch! #WriterCommunity

Here’s to the two-legged & four-legged muses: The pets who keep us company, the critique partners who help us view our work in a new light, the mentors who see our potential even when we don’t, and everyone else along for this creative journey!

Wishing you light, love, and inspiration. ✨ #AmWriting

PS If you're in Austin & you'd like a signed copy of my debut #picturebook ANIMALS IN SURPRISING SHADES, @birdhousebooksatx.bsky.social on Burnet Road still has some in stock!

Books make great gifts! ✨ Whether you purchase one of my books or not, I hope you’ll consider supporting local authors & indie bookstores this holiday season.

What book(s) are you gifting this year? Leave a comment & let me know! 📚

#shopsmall #shopindie #bookstores #writercommunity

Authors, my talented friend & CP Rebekah Manley is teaching a webinar about DIY Publicity Kits with @thewritingbarn.bsky.social next month! Register here: thewritingbarn.com/class/diy-pu... #AmWriting #Publishing #BookBusiness

Look who unboxed her @scbwi.bsky.social Crystal Kite Award trophy over the weekend! ✨ Huge thanks to everyone who has supported ANIMALS IN SURPRISING SHADES! Illustrator Annie Bakst & I are so honored. #kidlit #poetry #picturebooks #12x12PB