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JN Courtney @jncourtneyauth.bsky.social · Sep 10

I just enjoyed a talk by Shelby Van Pelt about her beginnings as a writer and the origin of different aspects of her book. She's very engaging and answers a wide variety of questions with ease. #kidlit #authors #ratswithbackpacks #herorats #childrensbookauthors
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JN Courtney @jncourtneyauth.bsky.social · Sep 10

Yes, there are. I appreciate your determination and perseverance.

Christiana Doucette @doucette515.bsky.social · Sep 3

It's all right. I know it takes several years usually for a story to make it from editor to bookstore. So they outpaced me! There are more stories in the world to be written. And I'm determined to find them. #KidLitChat

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JN Courtney @jncourtneyauth.bsky.social · Sep 10

It sounds good. Thank you for the recommendation.

Christiana Doucette @doucette515.bsky.social · Sep 10

#KidLitChat There's a slim little writing craft book I've found really helpful as I work on developing Deep point of view. It's this one:
jillelizabethnelson.com/book/rivet-y...

Rivet Your Readers with Deep Point of View

Visit the post for more.

jillelizabethnelson.com

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JN Courtney @jncourtneyauth.bsky.social · Sep 10

I didn't know this. Very interesting. Thanks for sharing. Birds are quite amazing.

Lyn Heideman @heidelyn.bsky.social · Sep 7

Sept. 6 is International Vulture Awareness Day! By consuming carcasses, #vultures prevent the spread of deadly diseases. Their bald heads, super-strong stomach acid, and ability to process pathogens--even anthrax--make them perfectly adapted for that essential role.

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JN Courtney @jncourtneyauth.bsky.social · Sep 10

Congratulations Hanna. That's so exciting. Best wishes with you book. :)

Hanna R. Neier @hannaneier.bsky.social · Jun 2

If I tell you I’ve spent years reading these deal announcements, you might feel a hint of the excitement and overwhelming emotion I felt when I saw my debut listed on Publishers Marketplace this morning. I don’t think this feeling will ever get old.

#writingcommunity #writerslife #mgbooks #kidlit

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JN Courtney @jncourtneyauth.bsky.social · Sep 3

Thanks for "liking" my post. Best wishes with your writing. Sorry about your finding out a similar story to yours is coming out this Fall. I'm glad though that you had another one to focus upon. That helps I'm sure with the disappointment over the other one. We put our hearts into our work. :)

Christiana Doucette @doucette515.bsky.social · Sep 3

#KidLitChat My revisions for current #MG #HF #NIV are picking up their pace. Which I love. I had a PB nearly prepped for sub, only to see another story with nearly the same premise is publishing this fall. So, I sent my agent another story I'd been developing on the side, and that's prepping for sub

kidlitchat @kidlitchat.bsky.social · Sep 3

TOPIC: It's quarterly check-in time! Share what you want to (or can) about current projects, what you've been doing for the past three months, and what's next! #kidlitchat

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JN Courtney @jncourtneyauth.bsky.social · Sep 3

I'm excited to share with you my first book trailer. You’ll find it on YouTube. I hope you like it. It's exciting to learn new marketing strategies.

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#rats #APOPO #rescuerats #herorats #stem #childrensbook #Scotland #kidlit #science #superheroes #superpower

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JN Courtney @jncourtneyauth.bsky.social · Sep 3

I'm excited to share with you my first book trailer. You’ll find it on YouTube. I hope you like it. It's exciting to learn new marketing strategies. I plan to have a 2nd one out in a few weeks as a book preview.

www.youtube.com/results?sear...

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JN Courtney @jncourtneyauth.bsky.social · Aug 16

I enjoyed a two-night getaway at Stratford in Ontario, Canada. It's a fun place to explore, attend a play (I went to Anne of Green Gables) and taste some dark chocolate at Chocolate Barrs. Hope to return to see a play in the Patterson and Festival Theaters.

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GardeningWell @gardeningwell.ie · Aug 15

I spotted a dragonfly at the community garden today for the first time. We put a wildlife pond in earlier this year, so perhaps this is a result of that action. In any case were delighted - these insects eat hundreds of mosquitoes a day and they’re really really cool!

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JN Courtney @jncourtneyauth.bsky.social · Jul 20

Upcoming author events in upstate NY. Please join me if you're in the area. #rescuerats.bsky.social #stemeducationworks.bsky.social #Edinburghzoo.bsky.social #barnesandnoble #anotherchapter #glasgow #rmsc #rochesterny #brightonmemoriallibrary #anotherchapter #authorsnote #glasgow #science #rat

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JN Courtney @jncourtneyauth.bsky.social · Jul 20

I enjoyed a breakfast picnic at the Erie Canal in Fairport with food from the local Farmer's Market - a great way to start my day. Here are a few pics from my walk afterwards along the canal. @nature.org @eriecanal.bsky.social @cnywaterways.bsky.social

JN Courtney @jncourtneyauth.bsky.social · Jul 10

Excited about an event this Saturday. #rescuerats.bsky.social #stemeducationworks.bsky.social #Edinburghzoo.bsky.social #pittsfordlibrary #pittsfordny #barnesandnoble #anotherchapter #glasgow #rmsc #rochesterny #brightonmemoriallibrary #anotherchapter #authorsnote #liftbridge #glasgow #science #rat

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JN Courtney @jncourtneyauth.bsky.social · Jul 10

Congratulations - that's inspiring news!

Education Scotland STEM Team @stemedscot.bsky.social · Jun 25

🎉 What a term! We received 33 STEM Nation Award submissions with 104 elements to validate ⭐

Thank you to all the schools and settings across Scotland for helping make Scotland a #STEMNation!

🔗More info: bit.ly/4gqpcde

For updates, inspiration & more ➡️National STEM Network (joining code: kz41xx4)

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JN Courtney @jncourtneyauth.bsky.social · Jul 10

Awesome image. Thanks for sharing.

sfedogmom.bsky.social @sfedogmom.bsky.social · Jul 9

Under the shade of a massive thunderhead.

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JN Courtney @jncourtneyauth.bsky.social · Jul 10

I love the bear with his Mum. Thanks for sharing.

The Wee Owl Art (Scotland) 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 @theweeowl.bsky.social · Jun 24

⭐️Summer Sale 25% off!⭐️
For a limited period only I am offering a special deal on a selection of original artwork, lots to choose from.
www.etsy.com/shop/TheWeeO...

#NatureArtwork #OriginalArt #Drawing #Painting #Artwork #TraditionalArtist #ArtFromScotland #GiftIdeas #ArtShop #bsnm

A photo collage of some of the artwork I have included in my summer sale:
A coral grouper fish, a moody morning landscape with trees in violet and grey, chamomile flowers, a fly agaric mushroom, a tropical beach landscape, a grizzly bear with a cub.

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JN Courtney @jncourtneyauth.bsky.social · Jun 22

Join me as I share my new book. Be inspired by intelligent rats who save people's lives and the Scottish girl, whose love of animals, led her to training them in Tanzania. calendar.libraryweb.org/event/14739985

#rescuerats.bsky.social
#stemeducationworks.bsky.social
#Edinburghzoo.bsky.social

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JN Courtney @jncourtneyauth.bsky.social · Jun 22

Sweet image. Thanks for sharing.

The Wee Owl Art (Scotland) 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 @theweeowl.bsky.social · Jun 22

This little guy was added to my shop this week. A small original artwork, perfect for a nursery or a child's bedroom.
theweeowlart.etsy.com/listing/4323...

#Rabbit #bunny #AnimalArt #OriginalArt #Drawing #Painting #Artwork #TraditionalArtist #ArtFromScotland #GiftIdeas #ArtShop #bsnm

A small drawing of a cute little bunny rabbit in among oxeye daisies. The drawing is on peach toned paper.
Most people have spotted these animals grazing in long grasses. They were first introduced to the UK by the Normans for food and fur but are now a common sight for many. They live in large groups in underground burrow systems known as ‘warrens’.
An original art work
Colour pencil and mixed media on acid free toned artist paper
5 by 7 inches (12.7 by 17.8 cm).
Sold unframed

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JN Courtney @jncourtneyauth.bsky.social · Jun 22

Summer concerts are beginning. I went to the Fairport Gazebo for the Brockport Big Band. They were great! Unfortunately, with storms earlier in the day and a cloudy sky overhead, it wasn't as busy as most concerts are. #music #summerconcerts #brockportbigband #fairportpubliclibrary #eriecanal

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JN Courtney @jncourtneyauth.bsky.social · Jun 5

Please join me for my upcoming author event based on writing "RATS With Backpacks: Dr. Donna Kean and Her Work at APOPO." #herorats #science #positive #inspiringstories #apopo #rescuerats #savinglives #animals #scotland #tanzania #science #rat #excitingbooks #stem #stemeducationforkids💡

JN Courtney @jncourtneyauth.bsky.social · Jun 5

It's been an exciting past three months. My new book "RATS With Backpacks: Dr. Donna Kean and Her Work at APOPO" was launched. It's my third book and has been well received. It's been amazing to see the community response from libraries, bookstores and schools. I'm very grateful for the support.

JN Courtney @jncourtneyauth.bsky.social · May 30

Oops, my Erie Canal website is not posting. Please try this one instead:
www.iloveny.com/erie-canal-b...

Erie Canal Bicentennial | Events & Festivals

2025 marks the Erie Canal Bicentennial and New York is celebrating this engineering marvel with a series of festivals, concerts, performances and historic talks.

www.iloveny.com

JN Courtney @jncourtneyauth.bsky.social · May 30

The Erie Canal is celebrating its birthday www.iloveny.com/erie-canal-b...

It's a beautiful place to walk, enjoyed by children and adults, people fishing, bikers (tandem, single and groups)..
@nature.com @eriecanal.bsky.social @waterways-project.bsky.social @cityofrochester.bsky.social

www.iloveny.com

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Nancy Baym @nancybaym.bsky.social · May 24

My son named her Larry Bird

A robin sits in a nest she built on top of a basketball hoop

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JN Courtney @jncourtneyauth.bsky.social · May 30

Sounds like fun! I'd like to share with two writers' groups the "Happy Birthday PB Party. What is the zoom link?

Thank you. J. N. Courtney. Author of "RATS With Backpacks: Dr. Donna Kean and Her Work at APOPO."
@rescuerat.bsky.social
@herorats.bsky.social
@stemeducationworks.bsky.social

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