Deb Cushman
@debcushman.bsky.social
Pacific Northwest author of fantasy adventures for children and teens.
I post stuff I like, and if it interests someone else, that's great. It makes me happy and gives me an outlet for my creativity. www.debcushman.com
I post stuff I like, and if it interests someone else, that's great. It makes me happy and gives me an outlet for my creativity. www.debcushman.com
New FREE Activity in the Nadavir Kids Club!
Ping sets off on a grand adventure…but something unexpected flips the journey upside down! Read, predict, & see if you can outsmart the story! Sign up for my newsletter at debcushman.com to access 57+ FREE activities! #kidsactivities #kidlit #booksky
Ping sets off on a grand adventure…but something unexpected flips the journey upside down! Read, predict, & see if you can outsmart the story! Sign up for my newsletter at debcushman.com to access 57+ FREE activities! #kidsactivities #kidlit #booksky
February 10, 2026 at 5:31 PM
New FREE Activity in the Nadavir Kids Club!
Ping sets off on a grand adventure…but something unexpected flips the journey upside down! Read, predict, & see if you can outsmart the story! Sign up for my newsletter at debcushman.com to access 57+ FREE activities! #kidsactivities #kidlit #booksky
Ping sets off on a grand adventure…but something unexpected flips the journey upside down! Read, predict, & see if you can outsmart the story! Sign up for my newsletter at debcushman.com to access 57+ FREE activities! #kidsactivities #kidlit #booksky
Ping’s got glitter in her hair & hearts on her wings because crafting the perfect Valentine’s Day is serious faery business. This tiny magical whirlwind wants to make sure everyone feels the love…even if she has to cut 1000 hearts to do it.
#valentinesday #kidsbooks #childrensbooks #kidlit #booksky
#valentinesday #kidsbooks #childrensbooks #kidlit #booksky
February 9, 2026 at 8:36 PM
Ping’s got glitter in her hair & hearts on her wings because crafting the perfect Valentine’s Day is serious faery business. This tiny magical whirlwind wants to make sure everyone feels the love…even if she has to cut 1000 hearts to do it.
#valentinesday #kidsbooks #childrensbooks #kidlit #booksky
#valentinesday #kidsbooks #childrensbooks #kidlit #booksky
Are your kids looking for an exciting adventure? Check out these storyoriginapp.com/to/FZ1K7Mj
#kidlit #mglit #middlegradebooks #childrensbooks #kidsbooks
#kidlit #mglit #middlegradebooks #childrensbooks #kidsbooks
February 6, 2026 at 2:24 PM
Are your kids looking for an exciting adventure? Check out these storyoriginapp.com/to/FZ1K7Mj
#kidlit #mglit #middlegradebooks #childrensbooks #kidsbooks
#kidlit #mglit #middlegradebooks #childrensbooks #kidsbooks
I'm not much of a fashion icon myself, so I don't talk about fashion much. However, I find these goblin trends quite enticing. Maybe there's a book in this? The Goblins Wear Prada?
#fantasy #fantasyfashion #goblins #mglit #kidlit
#fantasy #fantasyfashion #goblins #mglit #kidlit
February 2, 2026 at 10:13 PM
I'm not much of a fashion icon myself, so I don't talk about fashion much. However, I find these goblin trends quite enticing. Maybe there's a book in this? The Goblins Wear Prada?
#fantasy #fantasyfashion #goblins #mglit #kidlit
#fantasy #fantasyfashion #goblins #mglit #kidlit
February, Hearts, Valentines, Joy
February 1, 2026 at 6:56 PM
February, Hearts, Valentines, Joy
January 31, 2026 at 7:47 PM
Have you dreamed about the glamorous world of being an author? Ever wonder what it's like to write & publish a book? Here's a step-by-step guide! debcushmanwriter.blogspot.com/2026/01/the-...
#writing #publishing #kidlit #WritingCommunity #Writersofbluesky #booksky #authorlife #bookwriting
#writing #publishing #kidlit #WritingCommunity #Writersofbluesky #booksky #authorlife #bookwriting
Deb Cushman, Fantasy Author
The 8 Stages of Writing & Publishing a Book (A Totally Serious, Extremely Scientific Breakdown) The Lightning Bolt of Inspirat...
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January 30, 2026 at 9:50 PM
Have you dreamed about the glamorous world of being an author? Ever wonder what it's like to write & publish a book? Here's a step-by-step guide! debcushmanwriter.blogspot.com/2026/01/the-...
#writing #publishing #kidlit #WritingCommunity #Writersofbluesky #booksky #authorlife #bookwriting
#writing #publishing #kidlit #WritingCommunity #Writersofbluesky #booksky #authorlife #bookwriting
Your strength runs deeper than you think. Trust it, and watch what becomes possible.
January 27, 2026 at 7:25 PM
Your strength runs deeper than you think. Trust it, and watch what becomes possible.
January 26, 2026 at 8:02 PM
My audience? Kids who love puzzles, fantasy companions, & high-agency heroines will latch onto Frigg’s courage & Ping/Tip/Cricall’s team dynamic. The blend of humor, peril-without-gore, & a victorious community uprising is a bullseye for upper-elementary kids. #mglit #mgbooks #kidsfantasy #kidlit
January 25, 2026 at 8:10 PM
My audience? Kids who love puzzles, fantasy companions, & high-agency heroines will latch onto Frigg’s courage & Ping/Tip/Cricall’s team dynamic. The blend of humor, peril-without-gore, & a victorious community uprising is a bullseye for upper-elementary kids. #mglit #mgbooks #kidsfantasy #kidlit
When trolls attack her colony, a young dwarf seeks the legendary colony of Anasgar for help to save her family and friends. debcushman.com #middlegradebooks #kidlit #booksky
January 25, 2026 at 12:04 AM
When trolls attack her colony, a young dwarf seeks the legendary colony of Anasgar for help to save her family and friends. debcushman.com #middlegradebooks #kidlit #booksky
1984 by George Orwell
January 23, 2026 at 7:00 PM
1984 by George Orwell
It's First Line Friday! Here's a classic book you should definitely take the time to read if you haven't already done so. Hint: Current events in our world relate very closely to this book. Answer in the comments. #classicbooks #firstline #bookbeginnings
January 23, 2026 at 6:59 PM
It's First Line Friday! Here's a classic book you should definitely take the time to read if you haven't already done so. Hint: Current events in our world relate very closely to this book. Answer in the comments. #classicbooks #firstline #bookbeginnings
January 22, 2026 at 8:03 PM
Take out your shiny 2026 calendar, turn to June, & write "NW Book Fair & Media Fest" in the June 27th box! You won't want to miss this amazing event being held at Clark College in Vancouver, WA. 100+ Authors & Media Creators. Northwestbookfair.com Free Admission & Parking.
January 21, 2026 at 6:49 PM
Take out your shiny 2026 calendar, turn to June, & write "NW Book Fair & Media Fest" in the June 27th box! You won't want to miss this amazing event being held at Clark College in Vancouver, WA. 100+ Authors & Media Creators. Northwestbookfair.com Free Admission & Parking.
I find all types of families to be a recurring theme. And friends. Friends have always been as important to me as they are to my characters. #kidlitchat
January 21, 2026 at 2:31 AM
I find all types of families to be a recurring theme. And friends. Friends have always been as important to me as they are to my characters. #kidlitchat
But, I need to have at least one aspect of myself within the character, even if very tiny, in order to have one thing that helps me truly understand them.
January 21, 2026 at 2:26 AM
But, I need to have at least one aspect of myself within the character, even if very tiny, in order to have one thing that helps me truly understand them.
I think it would be difficult to not include something of me in my characters. #kidlitchat
January 21, 2026 at 2:14 AM
I think it would be difficult to not include something of me in my characters. #kidlitchat
I’ve noticed that every protagonist I create ends up carrying a tiny piece of me buried deep in their DNA. We’re never identical, but there’s always a shared thread that sneaks in & helps me understand them from the inside out. #kidlitchat
January 21, 2026 at 2:10 AM
I’ve noticed that every protagonist I create ends up carrying a tiny piece of me buried deep in their DNA. We’re never identical, but there’s always a shared thread that sneaks in & helps me understand them from the inside out. #kidlitchat
Fantasy has always been more than escapism. Stories filled with magic, quests, and mythical worlds often illuminate the hopes, fears, and longings we carry within us. It reflects who we are while inviting us to imagine who we could become. #fantasy #fantasybooks #kidlit #booksky
January 20, 2026 at 10:25 PM
Fantasy has always been more than escapism. Stories filled with magic, quests, and mythical worlds often illuminate the hopes, fears, and longings we carry within us. It reflects who we are while inviting us to imagine who we could become. #fantasy #fantasybooks #kidlit #booksky
Kids home from school today? Time for dancing!
January 19, 2026 at 11:46 PM
Kids home from school today? Time for dancing!
On a cold winter day, Ping, a spirited pixie faery, loves drinking cocoa from her tiny faery mug while munching on chocolate shortbread cookies. Nothing better than cocoa, cookies, and a good book! #mglit #middlegradeliterature #kidlit
January 18, 2026 at 6:11 PM
On a cold winter day, Ping, a spirited pixie faery, loves drinking cocoa from her tiny faery mug while munching on chocolate shortbread cookies. Nothing better than cocoa, cookies, and a good book! #mglit #middlegradeliterature #kidlit
Cheetos! I just love getting that orange cheese powder all over the furniture! 😍
January 17, 2026 at 6:41 PM
Cheetos! I just love getting that orange cheese powder all over the furniture! 😍
What is the crunchy, chewy, salty, or sweet treat you can’t resist? #grandparents
January 17, 2026 at 6:39 PM
What is the crunchy, chewy, salty, or sweet treat you can’t resist? #grandparents