Mermaid Writer
@mermaidwriter.bsky.social
Kidlit writer, published poet, gemologist-in-training, nature-lover, crafter, wannabe polyglot, occasional mermaid, reluctant zebra 🍰💜🩶🤍💚 #kidlit #scbwi #amquerying #actuallyautistic
🏳️🌈 Pronouns: You choose! (anything but he)
🏳️🌈 Pronouns: You choose! (anything but he)
Drafted a synopsis for my MG today. It wasn't as bad as I was expecting, though I may need to tweak it later. #amwriting #kidlit #mg
December 19, 2025 at 10:54 PM
Drafted a synopsis for my MG today. It wasn't as bad as I was expecting, though I may need to tweak it later. #amwriting #kidlit #mg
Decided to rearrange my latest chapters. So far, I'm not deleting. Just reworking and saving some for later. Middles are hard! #amwriting #kidlit #mg
December 14, 2025 at 12:13 AM
Decided to rearrange my latest chapters. So far, I'm not deleting. Just reworking and saving some for later. Middles are hard! #amwriting #kidlit #mg
Currently reading Alex Gino's MELISSA. I just finished Chapter VI, and I am heartbroken. A great read so far! #kidlit #lgbtqia+ #queerbooks #mg #bookreview
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Melissa (previously published as GEORGE)
Check out Melissa (previously published as GEORGE) - <P>BE WHO YOU ARE.</P><P></P><P><B><I>Melissa</I> joins the Scholastic Gold line, which features award-winning and beloved novels. Includes exclusi...
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December 8, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Currently reading Alex Gino's MELISSA. I just finished Chapter VI, and I am heartbroken. A great read so far! #kidlit #lgbtqia+ #queerbooks #mg #bookreview
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bookshop.org/p/books/meli...
As I add more nonfiction elements to my work, I am learning how cool it is to gather information that isn't readily available online. 😁 #amwriting #kidlit #nf #picturebook #pb
December 4, 2025 at 9:41 PM
As I add more nonfiction elements to my work, I am learning how cool it is to gather information that isn't readily available online. 😁 #amwriting #kidlit #nf #picturebook #pb
Seems I forgot the (potential) power of a nudge. Worth a try. #amquerying #kidlit
December 2, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Seems I forgot the (potential) power of a nudge. Worth a try. #amquerying #kidlit
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📚🇨🇦Tune in to The Great Canadian Picture Book Party on Monday, Dec. 8th at 7pm to hear brand new picture books read by Canadian creators!
Register with CANSCAIP or message [email protected] for the link.
@picturebookseh.bsky.social #kidlit #CanKidLit
Register with CANSCAIP or message [email protected] for the link.
@picturebookseh.bsky.social #kidlit #CanKidLit
December 1, 2025 at 11:08 PM
📚🇨🇦Tune in to The Great Canadian Picture Book Party on Monday, Dec. 8th at 7pm to hear brand new picture books read by Canadian creators!
Register with CANSCAIP or message [email protected] for the link.
@picturebookseh.bsky.social #kidlit #CanKidLit
Register with CANSCAIP or message [email protected] for the link.
@picturebookseh.bsky.social #kidlit #CanKidLit
Scholarship giveaway opportunity for PB writers! Seems like you must have Instagram to enter fyi. #kidlit #picturebook
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PBAA Scholarship Giveaway
ENTER FOR A CHANCE TO WIN A FULL-RIDE SCHOLARSHIP TO THE PICTURE BOOK AUTHOR ACADEMY - PLUS A VIP BONUS BUNDLE!
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December 1, 2025 at 11:14 PM
Scholarship giveaway opportunity for PB writers! Seems like you must have Instagram to enter fyi. #kidlit #picturebook
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rosiejpova.co/scholarship-...
Today, I got SUPER absorbed writing simple, voice-y sidebars for my nonfiction PB. Then, I finished and decided I liked it better without them. 😂 #amwriting #kidlit #picturebook #steam #actuallyautistic
November 24, 2025 at 8:37 PM
Today, I got SUPER absorbed writing simple, voice-y sidebars for my nonfiction PB. Then, I finished and decided I liked it better without them. 😂 #amwriting #kidlit #picturebook #steam #actuallyautistic
November 20, 2025 at 6:47 PM
I cannot recommend YUMI AND MONSTER enough! The character design is amazing, the snowy scenery is gorgeous, and the message is fantastic whether you have a disability or not. #bookreview #kidlit #picturebook #dis #disabilitysky
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bookshop.org/p/books/yumi...
Yumi and Monster
Check out Yumi and Monster - Little Yumi loves to run, jump, and play. But all this changes when a mysterious monster quietly appears, just as Yumi's body begins to feel slow and weak. Afraid and unsu...
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November 17, 2025 at 5:01 PM
I cannot recommend YUMI AND MONSTER enough! The character design is amazing, the snowy scenery is gorgeous, and the message is fantastic whether you have a disability or not. #bookreview #kidlit #picturebook #dis #disabilitysky
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bookshop.org/p/books/yumi...
Today, I am playing with the clerihew. I have never written such silly "bios" in my life. 😂 #poetry #amwriting #kidlit
November 14, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Today, I am playing with the clerihew. I have never written such silly "bios" in my life. 😂 #poetry #amwriting #kidlit
I love this program from @splitrockbks.bsky.social! What better way to support the local community and encourage literacy than sponsoring a book gift card for a child. Please consider helping out if you can 🙂 #kidlit #writingcommunity #readlocal #goodcause
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Sponsor Books for Kids
Sponsor Books for Kids
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November 12, 2025 at 6:22 PM
I love this program from @splitrockbks.bsky.social! What better way to support the local community and encourage literacy than sponsoring a book gift card for a child. Please consider helping out if you can 🙂 #kidlit #writingcommunity #readlocal #goodcause
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splitrockbooks.com/gift-card/sp...
My writing epiphany of the day: My novel already has at least one subplot; I just didn't think of it as one. #kidlit #amwriting #mg
November 11, 2025 at 3:23 PM
My writing epiphany of the day: My novel already has at least one subplot; I just didn't think of it as one. #kidlit #amwriting #mg
Met the wonderful @danpoblocki.bsky.social today. I am loving his book with Eureka O'Hara and @rbessaaa.bsky.social #kidlit #mg #lgbtqia+
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Jackson Bright in the Spotlight
From drag superstar Eureka O’Hara and bestselling author Dan Poblocki comes a beautiful, buoyant middle-grade novel about a boy who enters a local pageant—as a drag queen! When Jackson Bright wears ...
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November 9, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Met the wonderful @danpoblocki.bsky.social today. I am loving his book with Eureka O'Hara and @rbessaaa.bsky.social #kidlit #mg #lgbtqia+
store.abramsbooks.com/products/amu...
store.abramsbooks.com/products/amu...
Had a wonderful time at yesterday's CWHV Conference! I had lots of great bookish conversations with #easternup members and made a few new connections. #kidlit #writingcommunity
November 9, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Had a wonderful time at yesterday's CWHV Conference! I had lots of great bookish conversations with #easternup members and made a few new connections. #kidlit #writingcommunity
How would my character react to a surprise party? If was for someone else, she'd think it.was fun. If it was for her, she would hate it. #surprise #24hourchildrensbookchallenge
November 9, 2025 at 2:47 PM
How would my character react to a surprise party? If was for someone else, she'd think it.was fun. If it was for her, she would hate it. #surprise #24hourchildrensbookchallenge
My character's favorite breakfast: Japanese sticky rice
#kidlit #24HourChildrensBookChallenge #characterintroduction
#kidlit #24HourChildrensBookChallenge #characterintroduction
November 9, 2025 at 3:44 AM
My character's favorite breakfast: Japanese sticky rice
#kidlit #24HourChildrensBookChallenge #characterintroduction
#kidlit #24HourChildrensBookChallenge #characterintroduction
This week, I wrote at least 7 poems + a PB draft that is basically a poem. Only problem: I was supposed to writing a novel. 😂 #kidlit #poetry #amwriting #writingcommunity
November 7, 2025 at 3:22 PM
This week, I wrote at least 7 poems + a PB draft that is basically a poem. Only problem: I was supposed to writing a novel. 😂 #kidlit #poetry #amwriting #writingcommunity
Just signed my first publishing contract! 🎉 It's only for a flash story, but it's still a cool milestone. 😁 #writingcommunity #easternup #goodnews
November 6, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Just signed my first publishing contract! 🎉 It's only for a flash story, but it's still a cool milestone. 😁 #writingcommunity #easternup #goodnews
Today's nonfiction draft is actually presentable! This feels like a huge accomplishment after the absolute mess that was my first draft. #kidlit #amwriting #pb #picturebook #nf #nonfiction
November 5, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Today's nonfiction draft is actually presentable! This feels like a huge accomplishment after the absolute mess that was my first draft. #kidlit #amwriting #pb #picturebook #nf #nonfiction
Just posted my entry for Mighty Kidlit's 100 Mighty Words Holiday Writing Contest! I am speedy when inspired. #kidlit #poetry #writingcontest #writingcommunity
November 5, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Just posted my entry for Mighty Kidlit's 100 Mighty Words Holiday Writing Contest! I am speedy when inspired. #kidlit #poetry #writingcontest #writingcommunity
November 4, 2025 at 11:57 PM
Such a great #poetry writing day! I found a few submission calls and was thoroughly inspired. 😁 #amwriting #disabilitysky #easternup
November 3, 2025 at 11:51 PM
Such a great #poetry writing day! I found a few submission calls and was thoroughly inspired. 😁 #amwriting #disabilitysky #easternup
Wrote a golden shovel with a line from this lovely poem by @lindapoet.bsky.social today 😊
#poetry #amwriting #kidlit
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#poetry #amwriting #kidlit
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Nature, by Linda Middleton | Tyger Tyger
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November 3, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Wrote a golden shovel with a line from this lovely poem by @lindapoet.bsky.social today 😊
#poetry #amwriting #kidlit
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#poetry #amwriting #kidlit
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