Tracie Renee (she/her)
@tracierenee.bsky.social
Librarian in sort-of Chicago.
PW book reviewer.
#Amquerying #SCBWI writer/poet.
Winner: #50PreciousWords, Highlights scholarship, ElegantLit, IAmWritingMG.
HM: #PBParty.
WTMP mentee, RisingTalent finalist, BOTN.
https://linktr.ee/tracie.renee
PW book reviewer.
#Amquerying #SCBWI writer/poet.
Winner: #50PreciousWords, Highlights scholarship, ElegantLit, IAmWritingMG.
HM: #PBParty.
WTMP mentee, RisingTalent finalist, BOTN.
https://linktr.ee/tracie.renee
So grateful to have landed on the 2025 Write Kidlit Now! Scholarship list with my new #MG project.
Thank you,
@bookthreader.bsky.social
& @lindajoysingleton.bsky.social --here's to stories, and all the wonder to which they lead.
www.moniritchie.com/wkns_recipie...
Thank you,
@bookthreader.bsky.social
& @lindajoysingleton.bsky.social --here's to stories, and all the wonder to which they lead.
www.moniritchie.com/wkns_recipie...
November 9, 2025 at 12:34 PM
So grateful to have landed on the 2025 Write Kidlit Now! Scholarship list with my new #MG project.
Thank you,
@bookthreader.bsky.social
& @lindajoysingleton.bsky.social --here's to stories, and all the wonder to which they lead.
www.moniritchie.com/wkns_recipie...
Thank you,
@bookthreader.bsky.social
& @lindajoysingleton.bsky.social --here's to stories, and all the wonder to which they lead.
www.moniritchie.com/wkns_recipie...
#QuestPit
Stuck baby-sitting AGAIN, 12-y.o. Frankie Abagnale sneaks off to Pom Squad auditions w/ her immunocompromised, recovering-from-heart-surgery baby sis in tow. It's no big deal...until a teammate is diagnosed with measles.
*First draft done!
*Currently revising.
#MG #CON #W
Stuck baby-sitting AGAIN, 12-y.o. Frankie Abagnale sneaks off to Pom Squad auditions w/ her immunocompromised, recovering-from-heart-surgery baby sis in tow. It's no big deal...until a teammate is diagnosed with measles.
*First draft done!
*Currently revising.
#MG #CON #W
![Frankie Abagnale has sent friend requests to: images of book covers for THE YEAR MY LIFE WENT DOWN THE TOILET, HAZEL HILL IS GONNA WIN THIS WON and SLOUCH. Screenshots of RevPit 10Queries feedback from editor Leah Rambadt: "Love the voice in this one! Very engaging and entertaining. Instantly caught my attention. Great work previewing writing stylce and MC voice [in query letter]. It's a little on the long side, so tightening the language and focusing on GMC while still keeping voice is key." "MC is hilarious, def want to follow them around for an entire story. Love the MC's voice, the bits of interiority, and how descriptive lang reflects the MC's POV. Opening seems high energy to reflect MC's high energy; it's an effective hook, but would use strategically."](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:j7o6wkfqofdvri3h2w3z3vjc/bafkreihyriulziburs7ge7a4efseayqgrl2jbk7mvjz26jq35ahm6j4g2u@jpeg)
November 5, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Thank you @leahrambadt.bsky.social for this encouraging #RevPit #10Queries feedback on my new #MG #WIP about middle school poms...and measles.
Measles is not fun, but writing this book has been a blast. I haven't even been tempted to throw my laptop out the window yet.
Here's to revising!
Measles is not fun, but writing this book has been a blast. I haven't even been tempted to throw my laptop out the window yet.
Here's to revising!
November 2, 2025 at 12:10 PM
Thank you @leahrambadt.bsky.social for this encouraging #RevPit #10Queries feedback on my new #MG #WIP about middle school poms...and measles.
Measles is not fun, but writing this book has been a blast. I haven't even been tempted to throw my laptop out the window yet.
Here's to revising!
Measles is not fun, but writing this book has been a blast. I haven't even been tempted to throw my laptop out the window yet.
Here's to revising!
The Night Gardener is one of my personal favorites. The opening page--WOW! In the past when I booktalked this novel in schools, I read just this section out loud and told the kids they'd have to check out the book if they wanted to know more--it worked every time!:
October 11, 2025 at 2:27 PM
The Night Gardener is one of my personal favorites. The opening page--WOW! In the past when I booktalked this novel in schools, I read just this section out loud and told the kids they'd have to check out the book if they wanted to know more--it worked every time!:
October 11, 2025 at 11:04 AM
For an October #PoemsAbout #ImperfectMe, it only seemed right to revisit (tweak again) this piece.
@thebrokenspine.co.uk
@alanparrywriter.co.uk
Thank you, @epistemiclit.bsky.social, for including this poem in issue 4!
Audio: epistemiclit.com/past-issues/...
Print copy: is.gd/epistemiclit...
@thebrokenspine.co.uk
@alanparrywriter.co.uk
Thank you, @epistemiclit.bsky.social, for including this poem in issue 4!
Audio: epistemiclit.com/past-issues/...
Print copy: is.gd/epistemiclit...
October 10, 2025 at 11:40 AM
For an October #PoemsAbout #ImperfectMe, it only seemed right to revisit (tweak again) this piece.
@thebrokenspine.co.uk
@alanparrywriter.co.uk
Thank you, @epistemiclit.bsky.social, for including this poem in issue 4!
Audio: epistemiclit.com/past-issues/...
Print copy: is.gd/epistemiclit...
@thebrokenspine.co.uk
@alanparrywriter.co.uk
Thank you, @epistemiclit.bsky.social, for including this poem in issue 4!
Audio: epistemiclit.com/past-issues/...
Print copy: is.gd/epistemiclit...
October 4, 2025 at 11:12 AM
Sure wish I could tell my uncle about this one.
Thank you, Orange Blossom Review, for including my CNF essay "Rubber Bands" on your 2025 #BOTN list.
orangeblossomreview.org/botn-pushcart/
Thank you, Orange Blossom Review, for including my CNF essay "Rubber Bands" on your 2025 #BOTN list.
orangeblossomreview.org/botn-pushcart/
October 3, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Sure wish I could tell my uncle about this one.
Thank you, Orange Blossom Review, for including my CNF essay "Rubber Bands" on your 2025 #BOTN list.
orangeblossomreview.org/botn-pushcart/
Thank you, Orange Blossom Review, for including my CNF essay "Rubber Bands" on your 2025 #BOTN list.
orangeblossomreview.org/botn-pushcart/
September 27, 2025 at 10:47 AM
September 20, 2025 at 11:32 AM
Less of a #haiku,
more of a #senryu
for this #HaikuSaturday.
half full? half empty?
either way, the glass isn't
bulletproof
more of a #senryu
for this #HaikuSaturday.
half full? half empty?
either way, the glass isn't
bulletproof
September 13, 2025 at 11:09 AM
Less of a #haiku,
more of a #senryu
for this #HaikuSaturday.
half full? half empty?
either way, the glass isn't
bulletproof
more of a #senryu
for this #HaikuSaturday.
half full? half empty?
either way, the glass isn't
bulletproof
Thrilled to (finally) be balancing out all the passes in my inbox by making the finalist list in this WOW! Women on Writing 2025 Q4 CNF Contest.
Also, can't wait for judging to wrap up so that I can (finally) tell you all about the super embarrassing thing I did that inspired this essay. 👀
Also, can't wait for judging to wrap up so that I can (finally) tell you all about the super embarrassing thing I did that inspired this essay. 👀
September 8, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Thrilled to (finally) be balancing out all the passes in my inbox by making the finalist list in this WOW! Women on Writing 2025 Q4 CNF Contest.
Also, can't wait for judging to wrap up so that I can (finally) tell you all about the super embarrassing thing I did that inspired this essay. 👀
Also, can't wait for judging to wrap up so that I can (finally) tell you all about the super embarrassing thing I did that inspired this essay. 👀
Thank you, @andrewssusanm.bsky.social, for the 8/30 #HaikuSaturday prompt that inspired me to write this #haiku (and learn more about loulu trees, a palm species native to Hawaii and now endangered) and then revise it (and learn more).
heavy, salted air
in the stagnant shade
of loulu tree stump
heavy, salted air
in the stagnant shade
of loulu tree stump
September 6, 2025 at 10:38 AM
Thank you, @andrewssusanm.bsky.social, for the 8/30 #HaikuSaturday prompt that inspired me to write this #haiku (and learn more about loulu trees, a palm species native to Hawaii and now endangered) and then revise it (and learn more).
heavy, salted air
in the stagnant shade
of loulu tree stump
heavy, salted air
in the stagnant shade
of loulu tree stump
August 30, 2025 at 2:01 PM
August 23, 2025 at 11:37 AM
#haiku
#HaikuSaturday
pitter patter rain
crescendo boom of thunder
in the taiko drum
Photo of Midwest Buddhist Temple's MBT Taiko (mbtchicago.org/taiko/)
#HaikuSaturday
pitter patter rain
crescendo boom of thunder
in the taiko drum
Photo of Midwest Buddhist Temple's MBT Taiko (mbtchicago.org/taiko/)
August 16, 2025 at 11:28 AM
#haiku
#HaikuSaturday
pitter patter rain
crescendo boom of thunder
in the taiko drum
Photo of Midwest Buddhist Temple's MBT Taiko (mbtchicago.org/taiko/)
#HaikuSaturday
pitter patter rain
crescendo boom of thunder
in the taiko drum
Photo of Midwest Buddhist Temple's MBT Taiko (mbtchicago.org/taiko/)
For #PoemsAbout #Ceasefire,
a story that has haunted me for years.
Italicized lines are quotes from news articles.
www.cnn.com/2017/08/29/u...
@alanparry.bsky.social @thebrokenspine.co.uk
a story that has haunted me for years.
Italicized lines are quotes from news articles.
www.cnn.com/2017/08/29/u...
@alanparry.bsky.social @thebrokenspine.co.uk
August 15, 2025 at 2:53 PM
For #PoemsAbout #Ceasefire,
a story that has haunted me for years.
Italicized lines are quotes from news articles.
www.cnn.com/2017/08/29/u...
@alanparry.bsky.social @thebrokenspine.co.uk
a story that has haunted me for years.
Italicized lines are quotes from news articles.
www.cnn.com/2017/08/29/u...
@alanparry.bsky.social @thebrokenspine.co.uk
August 9, 2025 at 11:23 AM
August 2, 2025 at 10:40 AM
July 26, 2025 at 11:30 AM
July 19, 2025 at 11:49 AM
July 12, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Feeling a bit uninspired today.
But still trying.
fireflies
we practice holding
the light
#haiku
#HaikuSaturday
But still trying.
fireflies
we practice holding
the light
#haiku
#HaikuSaturday
July 5, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Feeling a bit uninspired today.
But still trying.
fireflies
we practice holding
the light
#haiku
#HaikuSaturday
But still trying.
fireflies
we practice holding
the light
#haiku
#HaikuSaturday
This #HaikuSaturday, I found inspiration in the structure of this lovely #haiku by @wolftwinthomas.bsky.social.
Here's my take:
new moon
I too
wait to be seen
Here's my take:
new moon
I too
wait to be seen
June 28, 2025 at 2:55 PM
This #HaikuSaturday, I found inspiration in the structure of this lovely #haiku by @wolftwinthomas.bsky.social.
Here's my take:
new moon
I too
wait to be seen
Here's my take:
new moon
I too
wait to be seen