April Crews
@writerindc.bsky.social
Writing is my superpower✍🏼 Cozy mysteries and yogurt give me fuel. Recent read: Run Rose, Run by Dolly Parton & James Patterson.
On Shopping: https://myfrugalfinds.substack.com
On Life: https://musingsbyaprilcrews.substack.com
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On Life: https://musingsbyaprilcrews.substack.com
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April Crews
@writerindc.bsky.social
· Sep 30
Bookstore Zora’s Place opens at the AUX - Evanston RoundTable
A Black woman-owned bookstore has joined several other small businesses as tenants at the Black entrepreneurship hub on Washington Street in southwest
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I love when book - and bookstore dreams coming true! --
Bookstore Zora’s Place opens at the AUX evanstonroundtable.com/2025/09/20/z... #IndyBookstores #booksky
Bookstore Zora’s Place opens at the AUX evanstonroundtable.com/2025/09/20/z... #IndyBookstores #booksky
I'm signed up and looking forward to writing some great stuff and meeting some fellow writers! #writingcommunity #writerscommunity
IT'S HERE! We've made it October 1st and that means the Novel 90 Writing Challenge has OFFICIALLY started!
Don't worry - you can join in the fun at any time. To start us off, we're having our Kick-Off livestream at 5:30pm EST. Join us?
#novel90 #novel90challenge #letsgooo #writerslife #writeanovel
Don't worry - you can join in the fun at any time. To start us off, we're having our Kick-Off livestream at 5:30pm EST. Join us?
#novel90 #novel90challenge #letsgooo #writerslife #writeanovel
October 2, 2025 at 4:42 PM
I'm signed up and looking forward to writing some great stuff and meeting some fellow writers! #writingcommunity #writerscommunity
Good advice: I would add creating an author bio to also include in your media kit. #booksky
October 2, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Good advice: I would add creating an author bio to also include in your media kit. #booksky
Everyday something new and awful from Tyrant Trump. www.washingtonpost.com/entertainmen... #HumanitiesUnderFire #TrumpFirings
White House fires much of the National Council on the Humanities
The White House appeared to fire all but four members of the National Council on the Humanities, an advisory board to the head of the government’s grantmaking agency.
www.washingtonpost.com
October 2, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Everyday something new and awful from Tyrant Trump. www.washingtonpost.com/entertainmen... #HumanitiesUnderFire #TrumpFirings
Reposted by April Crews
Jane Goodall Dies at 91, Leaving a ‘Legacy of Making Our Planet a Better Place’
“Jane Goodall was the best of us. May she rest peacefully, as we carry on.”
www.commondreams.org/news/jane-go...
“Jane Goodall was the best of us. May she rest peacefully, as we carry on.”
www.commondreams.org/news/jane-go...
Jane Goodall Dies at 91, Leaving a 'Legacy of Making Our Planet a Better Place' | Common Dreams
Legendary English conservationist and primatologist Jane Goodall died
Wednesday at the age of 91, eliciting a flood of remembrances from
fellow scientists, activists, politicians, and fans of her de...
www.commondreams.org
October 2, 2025 at 2:39 AM
Jane Goodall Dies at 91, Leaving a ‘Legacy of Making Our Planet a Better Place’
“Jane Goodall was the best of us. May she rest peacefully, as we carry on.”
www.commondreams.org/news/jane-go...
“Jane Goodall was the best of us. May she rest peacefully, as we carry on.”
www.commondreams.org/news/jane-go...
Reposted by April Crews
“The least I can do is speak out for those who cannot speak for themselves.”
We lost a beautiful soul today in Dr. Jane Goodall.
RIP & Godspeed
#janegoodall
We lost a beautiful soul today in Dr. Jane Goodall.
RIP & Godspeed
#janegoodall
October 2, 2025 at 3:02 AM
“The least I can do is speak out for those who cannot speak for themselves.”
We lost a beautiful soul today in Dr. Jane Goodall.
RIP & Godspeed
#janegoodall
We lost a beautiful soul today in Dr. Jane Goodall.
RIP & Godspeed
#janegoodall
Reposted by April Crews
In a world that often chooses destruction over wonder, be like Jane Goodall.
Listen to the whispers of the forest and the cries of the wild.
Protect creatures who cannot speak for themselves.
Cherish the earth as if every tree, river, and mountain were part of your own family.
Listen to the whispers of the forest and the cries of the wild.
Protect creatures who cannot speak for themselves.
Cherish the earth as if every tree, river, and mountain were part of your own family.
October 2, 2025 at 3:16 AM
In a world that often chooses destruction over wonder, be like Jane Goodall.
Listen to the whispers of the forest and the cries of the wild.
Protect creatures who cannot speak for themselves.
Cherish the earth as if every tree, river, and mountain were part of your own family.
Listen to the whispers of the forest and the cries of the wild.
Protect creatures who cannot speak for themselves.
Cherish the earth as if every tree, river, and mountain were part of your own family.
I just learned of #WorldKidLit month today - as it's ending, but now I have a great resource for international and translated books - Yay!
If you love diverse books like I do, follow @worldkidlit.bsky.social and visit worldkidlit.org/what-is-worl... #readtheworld #diversebooks #childrensbooks
If you love diverse books like I do, follow @worldkidlit.bsky.social and visit worldkidlit.org/what-is-worl... #readtheworld #diversebooks #childrensbooks
What is World Kid Lit Month?
World Kid Lit Month is a month to celebrate world literature for kids and teens, especially fiction and nonfiction translated to English from other languages.
worldkidlit.org
October 1, 2025 at 1:01 AM
I just learned of #WorldKidLit month today - as it's ending, but now I have a great resource for international and translated books - Yay!
If you love diverse books like I do, follow @worldkidlit.bsky.social and visit worldkidlit.org/what-is-worl... #readtheworld #diversebooks #childrensbooks
If you love diverse books like I do, follow @worldkidlit.bsky.social and visit worldkidlit.org/what-is-worl... #readtheworld #diversebooks #childrensbooks
I love when book - and bookstore dreams coming true! --
Bookstore Zora’s Place opens at the AUX evanstonroundtable.com/2025/09/20/z... #IndyBookstores #booksky
Bookstore Zora’s Place opens at the AUX evanstonroundtable.com/2025/09/20/z... #IndyBookstores #booksky
Bookstore Zora’s Place opens at the AUX - Evanston RoundTable
A Black woman-owned bookstore has joined several other small businesses as tenants at the Black entrepreneurship hub on Washington Street in southwest
evanstonroundtable.com
September 30, 2025 at 2:09 AM
I love when book - and bookstore dreams coming true! --
Bookstore Zora’s Place opens at the AUX evanstonroundtable.com/2025/09/20/z... #IndyBookstores #booksky
Bookstore Zora’s Place opens at the AUX evanstonroundtable.com/2025/09/20/z... #IndyBookstores #booksky
#Grief isn't always about those who have passed.
musingsbyaprilcrews.substack.com/p/grief-isnt... #chronicdisease #illness #faith #spirituality #SpiritualGrowth #aging #chronicillness
musingsbyaprilcrews.substack.com/p/grief-isnt... #chronicdisease #illness #faith #spirituality #SpiritualGrowth #aging #chronicillness
Grief Isn't Just About Those Who Have Passed On
As I get older, losing loved ones becomes a norm, and so has grieving my younger self.
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September 26, 2025 at 9:30 PM
#Grief isn't always about those who have passed.
musingsbyaprilcrews.substack.com/p/grief-isnt... #chronicdisease #illness #faith #spirituality #SpiritualGrowth #aging #chronicillness
musingsbyaprilcrews.substack.com/p/grief-isnt... #chronicdisease #illness #faith #spirituality #SpiritualGrowth #aging #chronicillness
I just entered a #Goodreads contest to win the James Patterson book THE PICASSO HEIST. I would be thrilled if I won! www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sho... #thrillers #contests #heistbooks
Book giveaway for The Picasso Heist by James Patterson Sep 08-Sep 29, 2025
Enter to win one of 10 free copies available. Giveaway dates from Sep 08-Sep 29, 2025. Enter for a chance to win an advanced copy of THE PICASSO HEIST by...
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September 26, 2025 at 4:45 PM
I just entered a #Goodreads contest to win the James Patterson book THE PICASSO HEIST. I would be thrilled if I won! www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sho... #thrillers #contests #heistbooks
I found some fabulous neck scarves recently - can you guess where? Get the scoop at MY FRUGAL FINDS on Substack. #frugalfashion #frugalfinds #neckscarves #fashionaccessories #FallFashion
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Get Wrapped Up 🧣in This Fall Fashion Find!
If you love finding amazing fashion accessories like I do, check out the lovely slew of neck scarves that I found at Ross Dress for Less. It's a carnival of color!
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September 23, 2025 at 5:15 PM
I found some fabulous neck scarves recently - can you guess where? Get the scoop at MY FRUGAL FINDS on Substack. #frugalfashion #frugalfinds #neckscarves #fashionaccessories #FallFashion
myfrugalfinds.substack.com/p/get-wrappe...
myfrugalfinds.substack.com/p/get-wrappe...
Love this #GoogleDoodle video celebrating #salsa music and #HispanicHeritageMonth g.co/doodle/5scv9...
Celebrating Salsa (Hispanic Heritage Month) Doodle - Google Doodles
Learn more about the creation of Celebrating Salsa (Hispanic Heritage Month) Doodle and discover the story behind the unique artwork.
g.co
September 15, 2025 at 9:52 PM
Love this #GoogleDoodle video celebrating #salsa music and #HispanicHeritageMonth g.co/doodle/5scv9...
The Library of Congress does so many amazing things, and one is awarding the Prize for American Fiction. blogs.loc.gov/bookmarked/2...
Geraldine Brooks is our New Prize for American Fiction Winner! | Bookmarked
Geraldine Brooks has been named the recipient of the 2025 Library of Congress Prize for American Fiction! Check out videos of her prior appearances at the Library's National Book Festival, and make su...
blogs.loc.gov
August 28, 2025 at 6:21 PM
The Library of Congress does so many amazing things, and one is awarding the Prize for American Fiction. blogs.loc.gov/bookmarked/2...
YUM!!!
🥮🍰𝐁𝐑𝐀𝐙𝐈𝐋𝐈𝐀𝐍 𝐂𝐀𝐊𝐄 𝐑𝐄𝐂𝐈𝐏𝐄𝐒 🎂
Discover 100 traditional Brazilian recipes, from quick everyday meals to classic dishes like feijoada and brigadeiro. Easy-to-follow and perfect for any occasion. Bring the vibrant taste of Brazil to your kitchen today!
go.hotmart.com/M101622086L?...
Discover 100 traditional Brazilian recipes, from quick everyday meals to classic dishes like feijoada and brigadeiro. Easy-to-follow and perfect for any occasion. Bring the vibrant taste of Brazil to your kitchen today!
go.hotmart.com/M101622086L?...
August 28, 2025 at 5:09 PM
YUM!!!
This looks interesting!
It's #Crafternoon Thursday! Today our Quilting feature is Elizabeth Spann Craig's Quilt or Innocence. cozymystery.com/links/quilt-...
August 22, 2025 at 1:06 AM
This looks interesting!
Reposted by April Crews
Penderwicks series author Jeanne Birdsall returns with The Library of Unruly Treasures, a lightly fantastical contemporary middle grade novel illustrated by Matt Phelan. Birdsall spoke with us about her literary influences and the importance of belonging.
Q & A with Jeanne Birdsall
Penderwicks series author Jeanne Birdsall returns with 'The Library of Unruly Treasures,' a lightly fantastical contemporary middle grade novel illustrated by Matt Phelan.
buff.ly
August 14, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Penderwicks series author Jeanne Birdsall returns with The Library of Unruly Treasures, a lightly fantastical contemporary middle grade novel illustrated by Matt Phelan. Birdsall spoke with us about her literary influences and the importance of belonging.
I'm almost finished writing my children's alphabet book that will be sold on Amazon Kindle. It's been a longer process than I thought it would be but am so glad I am doing it. More info to come! #ABCbooks #WriterinProcess #booksky
a cartoon character is holding a book and says this is gonna be the best book ever
ALT: a cartoon character is holding a book and says this is gonna be the best book ever
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July 21, 2025 at 5:56 PM
I'm almost finished writing my children's alphabet book that will be sold on Amazon Kindle. It's been a longer process than I thought it would be but am so glad I am doing it. More info to come! #ABCbooks #WriterinProcess #booksky
I love this! I hope to visit each one at some point in my travels. savingplaces.org/stories/five... #coffee #coffeeshops #cafes #historicalbuildings
At These Five Coffeehouses, Small-Business Owners Embrace Their Historic Locations | National Trust for Historic Preservation
At five coffeehouses across the country, business owners embrace their historic locations.
savingplaces.org
June 23, 2025 at 6:28 PM
I love this! I hope to visit each one at some point in my travels. savingplaces.org/stories/five... #coffee #coffeeshops #cafes #historicalbuildings
I'm not a huge #AI fan, but this looks pretty cool. www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/t... #NationalArchives #WashingtonDC #museums
The National Archives Museum Is Using A.I. to Take Visitors on an Immersive Journey Through American History
Called "The American Story," the new permanent exhibition will guide museumgoers through two million historic documents and artifacts
www.smithsonianmag.com
June 18, 2025 at 4:02 AM
I'm not a huge #AI fan, but this looks pretty cool. www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/t... #NationalArchives #WashingtonDC #museums
It took me 4 hours to complete, but I did it! I created the website for the "surviving grief" #webinar I will host this September.
More details to come!
More details to come!
June 15, 2025 at 1:35 AM
It took me 4 hours to complete, but I did it! I created the website for the "surviving grief" #webinar I will host this September.
More details to come!
More details to come!
For parents who want to keep your kiddos reading this summer, @barnesandnoble.com has a #reading program that gives away a free book.
www.goodhousekeeping.com/life/parenti... #literacy #summer #booksky
www.goodhousekeeping.com/life/parenti... #literacy #summer #booksky
Barnes & Noble Is Giving Away Free Books to Kids This Summer
Their Summer Reading Program is easy for families to follow, and ends with a free book!
www.goodhousekeeping.com
June 3, 2025 at 4:36 PM
For parents who want to keep your kiddos reading this summer, @barnesandnoble.com has a #reading program that gives away a free book.
www.goodhousekeeping.com/life/parenti... #literacy #summer #booksky
www.goodhousekeeping.com/life/parenti... #literacy #summer #booksky
I didn't plan to be up past Midnight working on the online course I am will be teaching, but I guess that's the life of a entrepreneurial writer. Sooo tired... #writingcommunity #writerscommunity
kermit the frog is typing on a typewriter .
Alt: Kermit the frog is typing frantically on a typewriter .
media.tenor.com
May 26, 2025 at 4:17 AM
I didn't plan to be up past Midnight working on the online course I am will be teaching, but I guess that's the life of a entrepreneurial writer. Sooo tired... #writingcommunity #writerscommunity
Author Flannery O'Conner's Little Known Visioual Artwork
www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/s... via @smithsonianmag.bsky.social #writerscommunity #writingcommunity #writers #BookSky
www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/s... via @smithsonianmag.bsky.social #writerscommunity #writingcommunity #writers #BookSky
See Flannery O'Connor's Little-Known Visual Artworks That Had Been Collecting Dust in Storage
From childhood cartoons to thoughtful self-portraits, the acclaimed Southern writer was always a keen observer of her surroundings
www.smithsonianmag.com
May 22, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Author Flannery O'Conner's Little Known Visioual Artwork
www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/s... via @smithsonianmag.bsky.social #writerscommunity #writingcommunity #writers #BookSky
www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/s... via @smithsonianmag.bsky.social #writerscommunity #writingcommunity #writers #BookSky
Check out my latest post Refreshed and Renewed' on Substack #healing
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#TheLittleThings
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#TheLittleThings
Refreshed and Renewed
Little things can transform and heal.
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May 12, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Check out my latest post Refreshed and Renewed' on Substack #healing
open.substack.com/pub/musingsb...
#TheLittleThings
open.substack.com/pub/musingsb...
#TheLittleThings