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Rebecca D. Martin

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* Books * Poetry * Houses * Neurodiversity * Teaching * American Lit #actuallyautistic Homes+Neurodiversity Memoir seeking publisher Disabilities+Wales+MagicalBooks YA Fantasy novel coming soon https://rebeccadmartin.substack.com/about

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Rebecca D. Martin @rebawrit.bsky.social · Nov 15

Planning today's creative writing lesson in the bookstore where I wrote this found poem. Something magical about found poetry, the convergence of words in the wild to make extra meaningful meaning. Can't wait to see what my middle schoolers come up with today. rebeccadmartin.substack.com/p/found

Rebecca D. Martin @rebawrit.bsky.social · Nov 15

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Writing fantasy that uses Welsh names and words = document shouting loud red and blue squiggly lines at me. Mistake mistake mistake! No, I smile. I know exactly what I'm doing. #amwriting #amwritingfantasy #YAfantasy #Welshlanguage #Welsh

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Scary T. 👻 🎃 🧙 🧛 @carrieat.bsky.social · Nov 15

Reminded this morning that if someone’s work or presence in whatever field you’re in means something to you, tell them. Tell them sooner rather than later—now, preferably. Tell them even if it’s awkward, even if you don’t think you have the right words.

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Rebecca D. Martin @rebawrit.bsky.social · Nov 12

The teens I write with on Saturdays are so bought into their creative ideas. They develop plot & characters & magical giftings with the gusto of humans who haven't yet learned to fit in above all else AND IT WORKS. I tell you, write fantasy with teenagers. It will change you. #amwriting #teenwriters

Rebecca D. Martin @rebawrit.bsky.social · Nov 9

!!!!!

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Scary T. 👻 🎃 🧙 🧛 @carrieat.bsky.social · Nov 8

I feel like most of us are Trying Our Best but also that most of us are Kind of Weird so you end up with some really strange Bests

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Rebecca D. Martin @rebawrit.bsky.social · Oct 30

A small, sweet, brave essay of mine has gone live today, but I'm not yet ready to share it with People Who Might Know Me . . . but I also want the warm comfort of hearts and way-to-go's and "Beautiful!" Online high fives will be received at this time☺️

Rebecca D. Martin @rebawrit.bsky.social · Oct 30

*Raises hand to be considered for this delightful position*

Rebecca D. Martin @rebawrit.bsky.social · Oct 30

Gonna finish every infodump of mine henceforth and forevermore with "I don't do small talk, I'm sorry and you're welcome."

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Rebecca D. Martin @rebawrit.bsky.social · Oct 28

I got to spend this afternoon workshopping with three teenage writers. Guys, the future of writing is bright with creativity, critical thinking, and generosity of spirit. Look for phenomenal new books in the next five-ten years! #writing #writingworkshops #taketeenagersseriously

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Dr. Kellie D. Brown @kelliedbrown1.bsky.social · Oct 27

“In the dark times / will there also be singing? / Yes, there will also be singing. / About the dark times.” Bertolt Brecht

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Rebecca D. Martin @rebawrit.bsky.social · Oct 25

I'm overhearing my husband explain my book writing and editing process to his brother on the phone, and he just called beta readers "Super Readers." I like that. I like it. #amwriting #ameavesdropping #betareaders = superheroes?

Rebecca D. Martin @rebawrit.bsky.social · Oct 25

A beautiful essay by @kelliedbrown1.bsky.social :
"The roots of this practice may have come from Celtic mythology, which claimed that bees helped humans connect with the spirit world, and so those needing to get a message to the dead could use the bees as their interlocutor."

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Rebecca D. Martin @rebawrit.bsky.social · Oct 23

Some days, you rewrite the first chapter of your novel--and you feel really, really good about it. #amwriting #yalit #killyourdarlings

Rebecca D. Martin @rebawrit.bsky.social · Oct 18

I can attest to the shenanigans #roommates

Rebecca D. Martin @rebawrit.bsky.social · Oct 16

In your wake
the world unfolds
its rapture, the fruit
of its blooming.
Rooms in your house
fill with that sweetness
your body both
makes and eats.

Paulann Petersen
from The Grove Review, 2005
and A Bride of Narrow Escape, Cloudbank Books, 2006

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Rebecca D. Martin @rebawrit.bsky.social · Oct 16

A SACRAMENT

Become that high priest,
the bee. Drone your way
from one fragrant
temple to another, nosing
into each altar. Drink
what's divine
and while you're there,
let some of the sacred
cling to your limbs.
Wherever you go
leave a small trail
of its golden crumbs.

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Scary T. 👻 🎃 🧙 🧛 @carrieat.bsky.social · Oct 8

Okay y’all. I’ve been derelict. Publication is one week from today! Pre-order code should still be good (15PRE for 40% off). Tried to write it clearly enough that if you have a hangover from Saturday it will still make sense.

www.vanderbiltuniversitypress.com/978082650639...

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Hannah Grieco @writesloud.bsky.social · Oct 6

"Don't fuck with us."

-plants

Some small plants pushing up through the driveway. Just shoving through and breaking it apart.

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Rebecca D. Martin @rebawrit.bsky.social · Oct 7

God I love the way they disrupt our feeble domination.

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John Scalzi @scalzi.com · Oct 3

Folks, celebrate your friends. I know you probably know this, but it's easy to forget. Take joy in their successes and cheer on their moments in the sun, and always let them know they make your life better. It matters.

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Rebecca D. Martin @rebawrit.bsky.social · Oct 2

No but I want to plz do it! . . . Actually, my writing coach recommended a book written in 2nd person--Fifth Season, I think--that I haven't checked out yet but want to. 2nd person narration in CNF is so amazing; I'd love to get to enjoy it in fiction!

Rebecca D. Martin @rebawrit.bsky.social · Sep 22

There's so much good #writingcommunity stuff from Twitter that I want to repost over here. Dah!

Rebecca D. Martin @rebawrit.bsky.social · Sep 21

Sammmme!!!