Bex Livermore
@wordsfrombex.bsky.social
writer. obsessive cat photographer. pro tennis aficionado. nonprofit professional. literary assistant. 🇵🇭🇺🇸
According to Pudding, every day is International Cat Day 🐱
August 8, 2025 at 10:28 PM
According to Pudding, every day is International Cat Day 🐱
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Hey Blue Sky Writers! Come hang out with me on Saturday and talk about all things character.
We have some really fun exercises and it will be a great opportunity to dive into your novel and amp up your characters!
#amwriting #booksky #writingsky #writingtips #writersky
We have some really fun exercises and it will be a great opportunity to dive into your novel and amp up your characters!
#amwriting #booksky #writingsky #writingtips #writersky
There's still time to get tickets for our Character Intensive! Join @pterlip.bsky.social to discuss character arcs, agency, & assessing plot through the lens of character
We'll have exclusive exercises/handouts to help you take your novel to the next level! www.cowritecollective.com/event-detail...
We'll have exclusive exercises/handouts to help you take your novel to the next level! www.cowritecollective.com/event-detail...
July 7, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Hey Blue Sky Writers! Come hang out with me on Saturday and talk about all things character.
We have some really fun exercises and it will be a great opportunity to dive into your novel and amp up your characters!
#amwriting #booksky #writingsky #writingtips #writersky
We have some really fun exercises and it will be a great opportunity to dive into your novel and amp up your characters!
#amwriting #booksky #writingsky #writingtips #writersky
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Happy day late #kidlitartpostcard
We are traveling in Iceland and I haven't bothered with a calendar.
I'm interested in illustrating early readers, picture book, chapter books, middle grade.
A little comic of my travels 😊
@jemiscoe.bsky.social @andreabrownlit.bsky.social
We are traveling in Iceland and I haven't bothered with a calendar.
I'm interested in illustrating early readers, picture book, chapter books, middle grade.
A little comic of my travels 😊
@jemiscoe.bsky.social @andreabrownlit.bsky.social
July 4, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Happy day late #kidlitartpostcard
We are traveling in Iceland and I haven't bothered with a calendar.
I'm interested in illustrating early readers, picture book, chapter books, middle grade.
A little comic of my travels 😊
@jemiscoe.bsky.social @andreabrownlit.bsky.social
We are traveling in Iceland and I haven't bothered with a calendar.
I'm interested in illustrating early readers, picture book, chapter books, middle grade.
A little comic of my travels 😊
@jemiscoe.bsky.social @andreabrownlit.bsky.social
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👀👀👀 @pterlip.bsky.social is cooking up some really special content & exercises to help you unlock your characters for our Character Intensive on July 12.
There's still time to sign up!
www.cowritecollective.com/event-detail...
#writersky #booksky #writingsky #amwriting #amquerying #writingclasses
There's still time to sign up!
www.cowritecollective.com/event-detail...
#writersky #booksky #writingsky #amwriting #amquerying #writingclasses
Character Groundwork Intensive | cowrite
Get to know your characters! We'll start with a presentation on character before diving into exercises to discovers your character's motivations, backstory, wounds, goals, and more. Then we will works...
www.cowritecollective.com
June 19, 2025 at 2:04 PM
👀👀👀 @pterlip.bsky.social is cooking up some really special content & exercises to help you unlock your characters for our Character Intensive on July 12.
There's still time to sign up!
www.cowritecollective.com/event-detail...
#writersky #booksky #writingsky #amwriting #amquerying #writingclasses
There's still time to sign up!
www.cowritecollective.com/event-detail...
#writersky #booksky #writingsky #amwriting #amquerying #writingclasses
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In honor of Juneteenth, it's our pleasure to announce pitch dates!
#Pitblk will take place Sept 21st- Sept 24th on our pitchsite.
Agents and Editors will review pitches Sept 29th-Oct 2nd.
For more info about the event, visit www.pitchpitblk.com
#writersky #booksy #writingcommunity #amquerying
#Pitblk will take place Sept 21st- Sept 24th on our pitchsite.
Agents and Editors will review pitches Sept 29th-Oct 2nd.
For more info about the event, visit www.pitchpitblk.com
#writersky #booksy #writingcommunity #amquerying
June 19, 2025 at 2:38 PM
In honor of Juneteenth, it's our pleasure to announce pitch dates!
#Pitblk will take place Sept 21st- Sept 24th on our pitchsite.
Agents and Editors will review pitches Sept 29th-Oct 2nd.
For more info about the event, visit www.pitchpitblk.com
#writersky #booksy #writingcommunity #amquerying
#Pitblk will take place Sept 21st- Sept 24th on our pitchsite.
Agents and Editors will review pitches Sept 29th-Oct 2nd.
For more info about the event, visit www.pitchpitblk.com
#writersky #booksy #writingcommunity #amquerying
If you are looking for a #Juneteenth book list, check out this fab one from Reach Out and Read! www.instagram.com/p/DLFcKMCg0sZ/
Note: I may be a little biased ✨
Note: I may be a little biased ✨
June 19, 2025 at 9:40 PM
If you are looking for a #Juneteenth book list, check out this fab one from Reach Out and Read! www.instagram.com/p/DLFcKMCg0sZ/
Note: I may be a little biased ✨
Note: I may be a little biased ✨
Was talking to someone today who was saying "I love when young adults..." before they abruptly paused and asked me, "Well...would you say you still consider yourself to be a 'young' adult?"
a skeleton is dancing in a store aisle
Alt: A plastic skeleton falls down in a store aisle.
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June 6, 2025 at 1:13 AM
Was talking to someone today who was saying "I love when young adults..." before they abruptly paused and asked me, "Well...would you say you still consider yourself to be a 'young' adult?"
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Check it out!! @venessakelley.bsky.social’s WHEN THE TIDES HELD THE MOON is in the New York Times Books section!
"A lushly illustrated historical romance . . . This book is a charming fable — an elemental dance of fire and water." ―The New York Times Book Review
www.nytimes.com/2025/04/30/b...
"A lushly illustrated historical romance . . . This book is a charming fable — an elemental dance of fire and water." ―The New York Times Book Review
www.nytimes.com/2025/04/30/b...
New Romance Books That Will Upend Your World
Our columnist on the month’s best new releases.
www.nytimes.com
April 30, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Check it out!! @venessakelley.bsky.social’s WHEN THE TIDES HELD THE MOON is in the New York Times Books section!
"A lushly illustrated historical romance . . . This book is a charming fable — an elemental dance of fire and water." ―The New York Times Book Review
www.nytimes.com/2025/04/30/b...
"A lushly illustrated historical romance . . . This book is a charming fable — an elemental dance of fire and water." ―The New York Times Book Review
www.nytimes.com/2025/04/30/b...
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You are what you eat.
unfortunately it seems I’m only good at writing when I’m reading all the time
January 4, 2025 at 5:44 PM
You are what you eat.
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I’m trying to take pictures of all the @andreabrownlit.bsky.social books on display at #NCTE — but it’s too much! 🥰🥰🥰
Here’s a taste, featuring @katemessner.bsky.social @raulthethird.bsky.social @lamargiles.bsky.social and more!
Here’s a taste, featuring @katemessner.bsky.social @raulthethird.bsky.social @lamargiles.bsky.social and more!
November 22, 2024 at 4:58 PM
I’m trying to take pictures of all the @andreabrownlit.bsky.social books on display at #NCTE — but it’s too much! 🥰🥰🥰
Here’s a taste, featuring @katemessner.bsky.social @raulthethird.bsky.social @lamargiles.bsky.social and more!
Here’s a taste, featuring @katemessner.bsky.social @raulthethird.bsky.social @lamargiles.bsky.social and more!
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Hiya to all the new BlueSkyers (Is that the term?)! Just stopping in to say I'm staying open to queries throughout the holiday season. I'm currently open to illustrators and YA and adult fiction. If you think we'd be a good fit, please consider querying me!
November 21, 2024 at 11:14 PM
Hiya to all the new BlueSkyers (Is that the term?)! Just stopping in to say I'm staying open to queries throughout the holiday season. I'm currently open to illustrators and YA and adult fiction. If you think we'd be a good fit, please consider querying me!
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Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day!!
My name is August, and I'd love to work on cover art for older kids 💐
I'd love to connect with more kidlit folks on Bluesky! 🤓
Rep'd by @jemiscoe.bsky.social at @andreabrownlit.bsky.social
My name is August, and I'd love to work on cover art for older kids 💐
I'd love to connect with more kidlit folks on Bluesky! 🤓
Rep'd by @jemiscoe.bsky.social at @andreabrownlit.bsky.social
November 7, 2024 at 2:39 PM
Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day!!
My name is August, and I'd love to work on cover art for older kids 💐
I'd love to connect with more kidlit folks on Bluesky! 🤓
Rep'd by @jemiscoe.bsky.social at @andreabrownlit.bsky.social
My name is August, and I'd love to work on cover art for older kids 💐
I'd love to connect with more kidlit folks on Bluesky! 🤓
Rep'd by @jemiscoe.bsky.social at @andreabrownlit.bsky.social
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🐲Do you have a pet? How big are they? What’s the biggest you’d like to have? I have tiny dogs and cats, nothing as big as a dragon. But a tiny dragon would be super cute
👋I’m Mark Hoffmann, a #kidlit author/illustrator. I’m rep’d by @literaticat at @andreabrownlit
#KidLitArtPostcard #illustration
👋I’m Mark Hoffmann, a #kidlit author/illustrator. I’m rep’d by @literaticat at @andreabrownlit
#KidLitArtPostcard #illustration
November 7, 2024 at 4:35 PM
🐲Do you have a pet? How big are they? What’s the biggest you’d like to have? I have tiny dogs and cats, nothing as big as a dragon. But a tiny dragon would be super cute
👋I’m Mark Hoffmann, a #kidlit author/illustrator. I’m rep’d by @literaticat at @andreabrownlit
#KidLitArtPostcard #illustration
👋I’m Mark Hoffmann, a #kidlit author/illustrator. I’m rep’d by @literaticat at @andreabrownlit
#KidLitArtPostcard #illustration
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It's #kidlitartpostcard day! I work in traditional and digital. Interested in cb, gn ,mg, early readers and pb.
Rep'd by the amazing @jemiscoe.bsky.social of @andreabrownlit.bsky.social
*illustration created with #ink
#illustrator #illustration #kidlit #inkdrawing #kidlitart #womenwhodraw
Rep'd by the amazing @jemiscoe.bsky.social of @andreabrownlit.bsky.social
*illustration created with #ink
#illustrator #illustration #kidlit #inkdrawing #kidlitart #womenwhodraw
November 7, 2024 at 6:48 PM
It's #kidlitartpostcard day! I work in traditional and digital. Interested in cb, gn ,mg, early readers and pb.
Rep'd by the amazing @jemiscoe.bsky.social of @andreabrownlit.bsky.social
*illustration created with #ink
#illustrator #illustration #kidlit #inkdrawing #kidlitart #womenwhodraw
Rep'd by the amazing @jemiscoe.bsky.social of @andreabrownlit.bsky.social
*illustration created with #ink
#illustrator #illustration #kidlit #inkdrawing #kidlitart #womenwhodraw
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Congratulations to @meanwhileplaces.bsky.social and Tigest Girma for another great week on bestseller lists!
@literaticat.bsky.social @pterlip.bsky.social
@literaticat.bsky.social @pterlip.bsky.social
October 30, 2024 at 11:30 PM
Congratulations to @meanwhileplaces.bsky.social and Tigest Girma for another great week on bestseller lists!
@literaticat.bsky.social @pterlip.bsky.social
@literaticat.bsky.social @pterlip.bsky.social
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We're back with #ABLArtFest 2024! For each day in October, we've made a prompt you can use to inspire a new piece of artwork! You can also combine prompts if you want (Sticky Pirates? A dragon with a rock collection???)
Don't forget to use the #ABLArtfest hashtag and tag @andreabrownlit.bsky.social
Don't forget to use the #ABLArtfest hashtag and tag @andreabrownlit.bsky.social
September 14, 2024 at 4:00 PM
We're back with #ABLArtFest 2024! For each day in October, we've made a prompt you can use to inspire a new piece of artwork! You can also combine prompts if you want (Sticky Pirates? A dragon with a rock collection???)
Don't forget to use the #ABLArtfest hashtag and tag @andreabrownlit.bsky.social
Don't forget to use the #ABLArtfest hashtag and tag @andreabrownlit.bsky.social
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It's a PW STAR for SUNSHINE AND SPICE by Aurora Palit, which released this week!
🌟 "As sparks fly and real feelings grow, readers will be unable to keep the smiles off their faces." 🌟
Read the full review
Learn more about the book
@jemiscoe.bsky.social
🌟 "As sparks fly and real feelings grow, readers will be unable to keep the smiles off their faces." 🌟
Read the full review
Learn more about the book
@jemiscoe.bsky.social
September 12, 2024 at 8:45 PM
It's a PW STAR for SUNSHINE AND SPICE by Aurora Palit, which released this week!
🌟 "As sparks fly and real feelings grow, readers will be unable to keep the smiles off their faces." 🌟
Read the full review
Learn more about the book
@jemiscoe.bsky.social
🌟 "As sparks fly and real feelings grow, readers will be unable to keep the smiles off their faces." 🌟
Read the full review
Learn more about the book
@jemiscoe.bsky.social
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Happy Book Birthday to James Serafino (illustrator) and Max Greenfield (author) for GOOD NIGHT THOUGHTS!!!
Ease your bedtime worries with this fun story!!
@andreabrownlit.bsky.social
Ease your bedtime worries with this fun story!!
@andreabrownlit.bsky.social
September 4, 2024 at 12:13 AM
Happy Book Birthday to James Serafino (illustrator) and Max Greenfield (author) for GOOD NIGHT THOUGHTS!!!
Ease your bedtime worries with this fun story!!
@andreabrownlit.bsky.social
Ease your bedtime worries with this fun story!!
@andreabrownlit.bsky.social
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Congratulations to ABLA client Brodi Ashton on the release of the MY LADY JANE tv show on Prime Video!
If you've finished watching the show (and have already read the book), did you know there is more about the world of Ethians in MY CONTRARY MARY? And some familiar characters may pop up too...
If you've finished watching the show (and have already read the book), did you know there is more about the world of Ethians in MY CONTRARY MARY? And some familiar characters may pop up too...
July 2, 2024 at 4:35 PM
Congratulations to ABLA client Brodi Ashton on the release of the MY LADY JANE tv show on Prime Video!
If you've finished watching the show (and have already read the book), did you know there is more about the world of Ethians in MY CONTRARY MARY? And some familiar characters may pop up too...
If you've finished watching the show (and have already read the book), did you know there is more about the world of Ethians in MY CONTRARY MARY? And some familiar characters may pop up too...
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Congratulations to Neal Shusterman, who received the Margaret A. Edwards Award for Lifetime Achievement today!
June 30, 2024 at 8:00 PM
Congratulations to Neal Shusterman, who received the Margaret A. Edwards Award for Lifetime Achievement today!
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It's the 📣 SUMMER 2024 LOOKBOOK 😎 🌊 🍦
Inside you’ll meet 26 of our artists, some newcomers and some returning to these pages to showcase their latest work. Don’t forget to visit ABLA’s Our Illustrators page to see the full range of artists we represent!
www.andreabrownlit.com/_files/ugd/7...
Inside you’ll meet 26 of our artists, some newcomers and some returning to these pages to showcase their latest work. Don’t forget to visit ABLA’s Our Illustrators page to see the full range of artists we represent!
www.andreabrownlit.com/_files/ugd/7...
June 26, 2024 at 3:00 PM
It's the 📣 SUMMER 2024 LOOKBOOK 😎 🌊 🍦
Inside you’ll meet 26 of our artists, some newcomers and some returning to these pages to showcase their latest work. Don’t forget to visit ABLA’s Our Illustrators page to see the full range of artists we represent!
www.andreabrownlit.com/_files/ugd/7...
Inside you’ll meet 26 of our artists, some newcomers and some returning to these pages to showcase their latest work. Don’t forget to visit ABLA’s Our Illustrators page to see the full range of artists we represent!
www.andreabrownlit.com/_files/ugd/7...
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Happy Pub Day to Little People, BIG DREAMS: SIMONE BILES 🤸🏿♀️!
Written by Maria Isabel Sánchez Vegara, illustrated by me, you can find it where books are sold. Don’t forget to check out Simone Biles at the Olympic Trials in 2 days!
tinyurl.com/2f4vpyue
#kidlit #kidlitart @jemiscoe.bsky.social
Written by Maria Isabel Sánchez Vegara, illustrated by me, you can find it where books are sold. Don’t forget to check out Simone Biles at the Olympic Trials in 2 days!
tinyurl.com/2f4vpyue
#kidlit #kidlitart @jemiscoe.bsky.social
June 25, 2024 at 2:38 PM
Happy Pub Day to Little People, BIG DREAMS: SIMONE BILES 🤸🏿♀️!
Written by Maria Isabel Sánchez Vegara, illustrated by me, you can find it where books are sold. Don’t forget to check out Simone Biles at the Olympic Trials in 2 days!
tinyurl.com/2f4vpyue
#kidlit #kidlitart @jemiscoe.bsky.social
Written by Maria Isabel Sánchez Vegara, illustrated by me, you can find it where books are sold. Don’t forget to check out Simone Biles at the Olympic Trials in 2 days!
tinyurl.com/2f4vpyue
#kidlit #kidlitart @jemiscoe.bsky.social
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Please note July's #KidLitArtPostcard event is getting pushed out one week due to the 4th of July holiday. You have an extra week to make a great promo piece #kidlitart illustrators. And an extra week for #kidlit art directors, editors, and agents to come on over to Bluesky.
June 24, 2024 at 4:59 PM
Please note July's #KidLitArtPostcard event is getting pushed out one week due to the 4th of July holiday. You have an extra week to make a great promo piece #kidlitart illustrators. And an extra week for #kidlit art directors, editors, and agents to come on over to Bluesky.