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Jenna Daucunas @jennadaucunas.bsky.social · 7d

I got that from a few critique partners, I may need to expand this to a short story!

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Jenna Daucunas @jennadaucunas.bsky.social · 9d

excellent entry! I chose this photo too, so spooky with the fog.

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Jenna Daucunas @jennadaucunas.bsky.social · 9d

oooo, your story is SO SPOOKY! I went the very spooky teenage route with my story too. Good luck 🎃🔦

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Jenna Daucunas @jennadaucunas.bsky.social · 9d

Excited to submit my #FallWritingFrenzy story today -- it's a spooky one! Thanks @lydialukidis.bsky.social and @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social for putting on a fun contest. #kidlit Link to my blog if you want to read my 200 word story inspired by the photo below. jennadaucunas.com/blog/fall-fr...

Fall Frenzy Writing Contest — Jenna Daucunas

It’s that time of year again and here’s my entry for the Fall Frenzy writing contest, put on by Lydia Lukidis and Kaitlyn Sanchez. Where will your imagination take you after reading this short spooky ...

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Jenna Daucunas @jennadaucunas.bsky.social · Sep 5

I'm in Colorado too! Always love things inspired by nature

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Jenna Daucunas @jennadaucunas.bsky.social · Aug 21

😂 🙌

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Jenna Daucunas @jennadaucunas.bsky.social · Jul 31

I’m super excited to have signed up for the @scbwirockymtn.bsky.social Lines & Letters conference in October! The journey to publishing is long and in-person events like this help keep my motivation alive!

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Jenna Daucunas @jennadaucunas.bsky.social · May 5

This is me -- doing the things to try and succeed ☺️First time sharing my blog on here, will anyone read it?!

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How much effort do you need to succeed? — Jenna Daucunas

How much effort does it take to succeed at something? You can set a goal. You can learn about what it’s taken others to reach a similar goal. You can practice, practice, practice to get better at t...

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Jenna Daucunas @jennadaucunas.bsky.social · Apr 30

How many people usually submit to the Ann Whitford Paul award? It feels like a long shot, but also always good to send off a manuscript. You never know! 🌱😎

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Jenna Daucunas @jennadaucunas.bsky.social · Feb 11

The first part of one of my stories was critiqued on this podcast, starting at min 43:50 🤩 It's the little things that keep me going in this journey to becoming published.

Way-Word Writers @waywordwriters.bsky.social · Jan 15

🚨UPDATED LINK🚨

🎙️LISTEN NOW🎙️ EP 52 - 1st Anniversary Celebration First Pages 🎉 with your Co-Hosts.

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#waywordwriters #conqueryourpath #writingcommunity #writerslife #writingpodcast #writingretreat #writingnewsletter #firstpages #firstanniversary

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Jenna Daucunas @jennadaucunas.bsky.social · Feb 11

I listened to this a few weeks after it came out but I'm thrilled that my story was randomly chosen! (the nighttime farm meanderings picture book!) Thank you all for your feedback 👐 Love your podcast!!!

Jenna Daucunas @jennadaucunas.bsky.social · Feb 11

My story, *Nighttime on Blue Sky Ranch*, was featured on this podcast! 😀 I was thrilled to get to hear their 'first pages' feedback, starts at min 43:50. I happened to hear the podcast the day before I submitted it to PBParty so 🤞@waywordwriters.bsky.social #kidlit open.spotify.com/episode/0Oom...

EPISODE 52: Way-Word Writers' Anniversary Special: First Page Critiques

Way-Word Writers Podcast · Episode

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Jenna Daucunas @jennadaucunas.bsky.social · Feb 3

I'm at the airport for an early flight to a staff retreat (in Mexico!) and am super excited to submit my entry for this year 😎 🤞 #pbparty #kidlit Good luck everyone! 🎉☀️

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Jenna Daucunas @jennadaucunas.bsky.social · Feb 3

Woot woot! Early morning flight means I'm submitting at the airport now, so excited 😎 I'm guessing 1375 entries this year.

Jenna Daucunas @jennadaucunas.bsky.social · Jan 23

I'm super excited to be a part of #12x12PB for my 4th year!!! @12x12challenge.bsky.social

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Jenna Daucunas @jennadaucunas.bsky.social · Jan 22

any #kidlit peeps who don't know about the auction for the LA Fire recovery, check it out. There are some awesome items.
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Kidlit For Los Angeles

Silent auction 'Kidlit For Los Angeles' hosted online at 32auctions.

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Jenna Daucunas @jennadaucunas.bsky.social · Jan 22

Same same! I'm in Colorado -- you? It's cold but so beautiful, and almost always sunny which helps.

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Jenna Daucunas @jennadaucunas.bsky.social · Jan 22

I love winter in Colorado❄️ Beautiful sunset over the lake near our house tonight.

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Jenna Daucunas @jennadaucunas.bsky.social · Jan 19

I got an honorable mention last year (my 2nd year entering) so ready to try for this again!

Mindy Alyse Weiss @mindyalyseweiss.bsky.social · Jan 10

If you're an unagented writer or author/illustrator of picture books, I hope you'll enter the 2025 #PBParty contest. It has helped make so many agent and editor matches in the past...and we can't wait to see the magical matches that will happen this year.

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2025 PBParty Annual Contest ⋆ Mindy’s Writing Wonderland

The annual PBParty contest is for unagented writers and author/illustrators with finished and polished picture book manuscripts. We pick a wide variety of genres for agents/editors to browse in the sh...

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Jenna Daucunas @jennadaucunas.bsky.social · Dec 21

Love this format to announce the winners. So fun to read all the poems and judges feedback 🙌 Great job to all who entered!

Renée M. LaTulippe @reneemlatulippe.bsky.social · Dec 17

THE RESULTS ARE IN! We judges are in a flurry about our winter #LyricalLanguageLab #poetrycontest winners and honorable mentions!
Meet the poets and read the poems here:
www.reneelatulippe.com/winners-wint...
CONGRATULATIONS, POETS! 💜

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Jenna Daucunas @jennadaucunas.bsky.social · Dec 21

This is so lovely!

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Jenna Daucunas @jennadaucunas.bsky.social · Nov 19

Saw your books at REI while doing early xmas shopping, can't wait to see the Leave No Trace one!

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Jenna Daucunas @jennadaucunas.bsky.social · Nov 18

What other recent outdoor adventure books have you seen?

Kate Messner @katemessner.com · Nov 13

Friends! Would you please tell me about your favorite recent & upcoming picture books that feature adventure sports? I have a rock climbing pb on the way & I'm working on a list of other titles that feature adventurous outdoor pursuits - hiking, surfing, skiing/boarding, snorkeling, etc. Thanks!

Image of a rock climber high on a granite rock face.

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Jenna Daucunas @jennadaucunas.bsky.social · Nov 18

I really don't know any climbing books since Ashima Shiraishi's. Can't wait for yours!
Climbing the Volcano: A Journey in Haiku,Curtis Manley
The Impossible Mountain,David Doman
Ryan Goes Mountain Biking, Katie Dalton
ABSkis & Goodnight Chairlift, Libby Ludlow
Mountaineering ABCs, Heidi Becksted

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Jenna Daucunas @jennadaucunas.bsky.social · Nov 18

Excited to finally be here on Bluesky. 😎 Took me a while as having yet another app wasn't appealing but I know this is the place to be! Here for the #kidlit community!

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