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Erin Rew

@erinrew.bsky.social

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Aspiring children's book author/illustrator navigating life with two little ones, a growing menagerie, and a love of travel. (She/Her) #amwriting #amquerying #SCBWI #12x12 https://erinrew.com

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Erin Rew @erinrew.bsky.social · 28d

I have been very busy lately with family matters and haven't been able to query much. BUT, I did receive a very late rejection so…

#creampuffrejection #amquerying #kidlit #WhenItRainsItPours

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Erin Rew @erinrew.bsky.social · Aug 13

Yay!

I got an idea for a picture book today

AND I wrote it today!

That NEVER happens.

Also, the the kids went back to school today. 🤔

a man in a suit and tie is talking about almost making you wonder if it 's not a coincidence at all

ALT: a man in a suit and tie is talking about almost making you wonder if it 's not a coincidence at all

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Erin Rew @erinrew.bsky.social · Aug 12

Omg!

This is genius! I can't wait to read it. ☺️

@lindsayhmetcalf.bsky.social

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Erin Rew @erinrew.bsky.social · Aug 12

This is why moms go crazy.

The lime juice has been missing for weeks and I finally found it.

Behind a picture frame in the bedroom!

Well of course! Why wouldn't it be there?! 🤦‍♀️🤷‍♀️😤

Erin Rew @erinrew.bsky.social · Aug 8

Thank you, Troy.

Erin Rew @erinrew.bsky.social · Aug 8

I am having difficulty finding others as well. Where do you find the feeds and starter packs?

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Erin Rew @erinrew.bsky.social · May 18

Little stars aloft
Ephemeral glints of light
A forest of hope

#HaikuSaturday #adaylate #summertime #lazydays #cottonwood

Erin Rew @erinrew.bsky.social · May 12

How do you measure the weight of a book? The minds brought to life, the dreams inspired, the hearts touched. Those are all immeasurably weighty things. ☺️

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Erin Rew @erinrew.bsky.social · May 12

I think you are very deserving. ☺️

Erin Rew @erinrew.bsky.social · May 11

This must be what it feels like to be friends with Monet or Picasso. I am genius adjacent and it feels very special indeed. 🥰

Jessica Whipple @jessicawhippl17.bsky.social · May 10

Three mothering poems for this Mother's Day weekend...

1. The first time I had Covid and was quarantining in the bedroom I put out a call for topics to write a poem about. I randomly chose author friend @erinrew.bsky.social 's topic: daughters & horses. "For Erin" appears at @oneart.bsky.social.

For Erin

A mother can
watch a mare with its newborn foal
dozing in dusty sunlight
and remember earliest days
when all there was
was sleep.

She will nod in understanding
when later, the foal learns
about grass, water
because a mother can
never stop teaching.

And someday the mother
will watch her own offspring
riding together
maybe too far out
maybe into the brambles
but if there’s anyone
who can call them back,
a mother can.

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Erin Rew @erinrew.bsky.social · May 11

Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms.

My family spoiled me today with homemade lavender and fennel scones, my new stylish overalls, a beautiful, hand-crocheted infinity scarf and a pile of picture books.

My heart is full.

#mothersday #kidlit #picturebookpile

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Erin Rew @erinrew.bsky.social · May 9

Thank you, Lori. ☺️

Erin Rew @erinrew.bsky.social · May 9

Thank you so much, Claudine. 😊

Erin Rew @erinrew.bsky.social · May 9

Aww, thank you, Tracie. ☺️

Erin Rew @erinrew.bsky.social · May 7

And out of the darkness comes a ray of sunshine. 🌞

I am so happy to see that my entry, THE MERRY-GO-ROUND TREE, has received an honorable mention in the #SpringFling competition.

Thank you to @Ciaralovesbooks and @KaitlynLeann17 for this fun and uplifting contest. ☺️

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Erin Rew @erinrew.bsky.social · May 5

I'm having so much fun with my new herb and flower garden. Trying to keep it very Rosemary Gladstarish, purposefully planned but wild. 🥰

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Jessica Whipple @jessicawhippl17.bsky.social · May 5

Since it's #mentalhealthawarenessmonth, i'll share: Two Novembers ago I spoke about my experience having OCD and Major Depressive Disorder. Even if that's not your situation, perhaps there's something here for you. Shares VERY welcomed. Listen to the whole talk (35 mins.) at www.therowhouse.org/ocd

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Erin Rew @erinrew.bsky.social · Mar 31

I am so happy to see that I have been named a #50preciouswords 2025 Honorable Mention with my entry ‘A Song in Her Heart’.

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Erin Rew @erinrew.bsky.social · Mar 28

It is done. 🤞🏻

Erin Rew @erinrew.bsky.social · Mar 26

Horse people,

Tell me it's spring without telling me it's spring. 🌸🐴

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ciaralovesbooks.bsky.social @ciaralovesbooks.bsky.social · Mar 17

Spring Fling Kidlit #Contest 2025 is coming! Submit your 150 (or less) Spring-themed stories to win writing #prizes.

@kaitlynleann17 & I can't wait to read your #kidlit stories!

Check out the rules & prizes here:
ciaraoneal.weebly.com/spring-fling...

#kidlit #springflingkidlit #writingcontest

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Erin Rew @erinrew.bsky.social · Mar 8

This always breaks my heart. 😔

Erin Rew @erinrew.bsky.social · Mar 7

Me too.

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Erin Rew @erinrew.bsky.social · Mar 7

Aww, I love this. 😊

Erin Rew @erinrew.bsky.social · Mar 7

Thank you, Teresa. I figure it worked for Rupert Holmes. 😉

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