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Roberta Gibson
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Entomologist who caught the writing bug. Muse sends nonfiction picture books for kids #kidlit and mystery short stories for adults.

https://robertagibsonwrites.com
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Meet my new neighbor. So friendly and already knows commands.
Greeting a husky puppy during a walk
January 14, 2026 at 6:55 PM
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Want to learn more about writing short stories for anthologies? Join @desertsleuths.bsky.social on Wendesday 1/21/2026. Register for free at desertsleuths.com/
Michael Bracken and Stacy Woodson provide an insider's look at writing for anthologies
January 9, 2026 at 6:15 PM
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Now what's new for 2026: My short story "Payback" will be included in the Tucson Sisters in Crime's anthology coming out March 2026, MORE TROUBLE IN TUCSON. Enjoy mysteries? Get carried away to Tucson from the comfort of your own home. #mystery #reading #anthology @sincworldwide.bsky.social
New anthology coming out in March 2026 from Tucson Sisters in Crime called More Trouble in Tucson
January 8, 2026 at 3:05 PM
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Looking back on 2025 before moving ahead to 2026. So grateful to @desertsleuths.bsky.social for including my short story "A Killer Job" in their most recent anthology. If you enjoy reading mysteries, anthologies are a great way to meet new authors! #mystery #anthology #amreading
A Killer Job, a short story by Roberta Gibson Came out in September 2025 in SoWest: Danger Awaits anthology
January 8, 2026 at 12:25 AM
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desertsleuths.bsky.social
Need some short, snappy mystery and crime stories? Our anthology, How NOT to Survive the Holidays, is perfect for a comfy reading binge or just a fun bite between holiday activities.

www.amazon.com/How-NOT-Surv...
Image: A Kindle device sits in the snow and shows the How NOT to Survive the Holidays book cover, next to a heart-shaped mug of steaming hot cocoa. The book cover image: A man that might be Santa in holiday Bermuda shorts lies in the morgue on a slab with a Santa hat between his feet. HIs head is not visible but there appears to be the hint of white beard. A sparsely decorated Christmas tree is partial visible off to the side. (lightly humorous image, not graphic) Text: Holiday thrills. Cocoa not included. How NOT to Survive the Holidays, A Sisters in Crime Desert Sleuths Anthology. Available at Amazon https://www.amazon.com/How-NOT-Survive-Holidays-Anthology/dp/0982877455
December 20, 2025 at 8:03 PM
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Too many wonderful picture books, too little time to enjoy them all. Have you read any of these? #kidlit
Stack of recent picture books, from My Indigo World, to Wild Everywhere
December 19, 2025 at 9:50 PM
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Learned that the Prickly Pear Cactus's purple color is very specific pigments that also act like sunscreen, anti-freeze, and stop water loss. 💜🌵

Nature is cool.

#kidlit #kidlitart #kidlitillustrator #illustration #illustrator #science #sciart #cacti
December 19, 2025 at 4:45 PM
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Day #17: 31 Days, 31 Lists - 2025 Unconventional Children's Books. Oh yeah, AI? Here are the books for kids that will crush your creations with their sheer unpredictability. #31Days31Lists #kidlit 📚👍 afuse8production.slj.com/2025/12/17/3...
31 Days, 31 Lists: 2025 Unconventional Children’s Books
Oh yeah, AI? Here are the books for kids that will crush your creations with their sheer unpredictability.
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December 17, 2025 at 12:14 PM
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It's a rainy Saturday night in Phoenix, perfect for a little crime reading! Pick up one of our captivating short story anthologies, including our brand new release, SOWEST: DANGER AWAITS!

www.amazon.com/dp/B07M7B3LVN

#SinC #Mystery #CrimeFiction #ReadersOfBluesky
SoWest: Danger Awaits! by Sisters in Crime Desert Sleuths In Arizona, the heat isn't the only danger. From city streets to desert locales and mountain vistas, these stories cover a lot of ground. Obsession*Blackmail*Family*Historical*Abuse*Paranormal*Assasins/Murder*SerialKillers*Redemption*Greed/Fraud*Return to Work Available on Amazong https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07M7B3LVN DesertSleuths.com
November 23, 2025 at 12:58 AM
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Grateful for my morning walking partners. (One is taking the photo.)
Hope you are having a relaxing weekend.
Walking in park
November 22, 2025 at 5:45 PM
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🆕 on #LitLinks
Combine literature, chemistry, and art through natural dye project in this lesson that reveals how acids and bases change colors.
Perfect for #STEM learning, eco-friendly crafts
🎨 www.patriciamnewman.com?p=13111

#MITKidsPress #edusky @Robertagibson.bsky.social
November 19, 2025 at 7:47 PM
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Exploring natural dyes is a wonderful way to combine chemistry, art and literature in your lessons. See @patricianewman.bsky.social LitLinks blog for details
www.patriciamnewman.com/litlinks-how...

#STEAM #kidlit #Dyes
LitLinks: How to encourage students to experiment with natural dyes
Combine ELA, art, and chemistry to entice middle grade readers (and older) to experiment with natural dyes.
www.patriciamnewman.com
November 19, 2025 at 5:07 PM
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Revise your nonfiction picture book with me in a small-group Inked Voices workshop! @inkedvoices.bsky.social 
🗓️ Jan 7–Mar 22, 2026
Apply by Nov 2, 2025
Two rounds of critique plus  craft discussion.
🔗 https://app.inkedvoices.com/event/workshop/458
#KidLit #NonfictionPB #WritingCommunity #PictureBook
Orange promotional graphic for Inked Voices Picture Books (Nonfiction) workshop with Kirsten Larson, running Jan 7–Mar 22, 2026. Includes her headshot and book Reimagining Your Nonfiction Picture Book.
October 21, 2025 at 7:02 PM
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Are all those webinar replays you have meaning to watch stacking up like books on your TBR pile? How many hours of watching do you have? Let's spend a day watching the replays.
Come back and report if you find anything inspiring. I may delete a few, too.
Encouraging writers to watch their webinar replays
October 25, 2025 at 8:22 PM
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Have you visited #LitLinks recently? A great place to find out about new children's books AND get activity suggestions to accompany them. It's win-win! #kidlit #STEM
patricianewman.bsky.social Patricia Newman @patricianewman.bsky.social · Oct 22
🆕 on #LitLinks! #edusky, let students model Earth's tilt w/everyday items & observe how sunlight changes, making seasonal differences tangible. Great for anyone teaching about astronomy, with references to Ulugh Beg & integrating ELA + STEM
🌐 www.patriciamnewman.com?p=13067
@moyuksel.bsky.social
October 25, 2025 at 4:56 PM
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Psst! I am opening up to unagented children's book submissions *just for the month of October*! This is an exciting experiment. The email to send submissions to is [email protected]. You can find out about what I'm looking for at www.manuscriptwishlist.com/mswl-post/me...
Melissa Manlove – The Official Manuscript Wish List Website
www.manuscriptwishlist.com
October 8, 2025 at 9:22 PM
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Signing the anthology this Friday! Come and see us.
desertsleuths.bsky.social SinC Desert Sleuths @desertsleuths.bsky.social · Sep 23
A down on his luck father-to-be gets sucked into a dicey murder for hire gig as he tries to support his family.

"A Killer Job" by Roberta Gibson, from the Desert Sleuths Anthology, SOWEST: DANGER AWAITS!

Pick up a copy: www.amazon.com/dp/B0FNS2H162

#SinC #AmReading
@robertagibson.bsky.social
Desert Sleuths WriteNOW! Conference Anthology Launch Party and Author Signings Sept 26, 2025 The Poisoned Pen Bookstore, Scottsdale, AZ A down on his luck father-to-be gets sucked into a dicey murder for hire gig as he tries to support his family. "A Killer Job" by, from the Desert Sleuths Anthology, SOWEST: DANGER AWAITS! Robert Gibson’s muse sends her short stories for adults and picture books for children. Her most recent published stories are “Bodyguard of Lies” in the 2024 Malice Domestic Anthology #18, Mystery Most Devious, and “Hitman Walks into a Romance” in Desert Sleuths 2023 anthology SoWest: Wrong Turn. When her muse isn’t sending stories, Roberta studies martial arts and fends off the affection of three cats. Order on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FNS2H162 Register for the Launch Party at https://desertsleuths.com/writenow-2025-launch-party/
September 25, 2025 at 8:23 PM
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Next Friday, Sept 19, Editor Melissa Rechter of Crooked Lane Books & Alcove Press is taking zoom pitches at the WriteNOW! Conference. Let's take a closer look at her manuscript wishlist.

#DSWN #AmWriting #AmQuerying #WritingCommunity
desertsleuths.bsky.social SinC Desert Sleuths @desertsleuths.bsky.social · Aug 29
Get savvy editor Melissa Rechter's undivided attention for 10 minutes on Zoom. Pitch your passion project & see if she's a match. This is an amazing opportunity, JUMP on it!

Register for the WriteNOW! Conference at DesertSleuths.com
#DSWN25 #AmWriting #WritingCommunity @melissarechter.bsky.social
WriteNOW! Conference Fri-Sat, Sept 19-20, Virtual PitchNOW! with Melissa Rechter, Crooked Lane Books and Alcove Press Editor/Acquisitions Manager Melissa Rechter has had the pleasure of working with ITW nominees and New York Times and USA Today bestselling authors. Melissa's Wishlists: For Crooked Lane: cozy mysterys, psychological thrillers, horror, and historical mysteries. For Alcove Press: book club fiction, historical and gothic fiction, romantasy, and speculative fiction. Friday: Agent pitch sessions ($35), an editor's assessment of your first 3 chapters ($60), and a writing craft workshop ($35) Saturday: One fee for a full day of panels, a workshop, and presentations; $25 Desert Sleuth members; $35 all others For registration and conference details: http://desertsleuths.com/writenow-2025/
September 13, 2025 at 5:20 PM
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Can you believe this line up? Register Now! for the WriteNow! conference next weekend September 20, 2025. All the details at desertsleuths.com #writingcommunity #writingconference
Register for the upcoming WriteNow! conference September 20, 2025 at desertsleuths.com
September 10, 2025 at 9:04 PM
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I so admire each of these authors!! Honored to be sitting (virtually) with them.
@djledford.bsky.social @robyngigl.bsky.social @alexsegura.bsky.social @desertsleuths.bsky.social
September 10, 2025 at 5:30 PM
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Yep, the books won't be there on time so the @desertsleuths.bsky.social SoWest: Danger Awaits! anthology launch party is postponed. You can still pre-order the books on Amazon
September 10, 2025 at 7:44 PM
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Don't miss this sneak peek at an ingenious & stunning #STEM PB introduction to the flight of birds and discover your own way to soar. www.mariacmarshall.com/single-post/... Olga Ptashnik @ebyrbooks.bsky.social #PPBF #kidlit #birds
Book cover of a diving falcon, an owl, a pelican, a chickadee, a swift, an ostrich, and a hummingbird set against a cloudy sky.
August 29, 2025 at 6:55 AM
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Writing short stories is the best because you can be part of something big, in this case the newest @desertsleuths.bsky.social anthology SoWest: Danger Awaits! Kindle version available for pre-order on Amazon, physical copy available September 19, 2025. amzn.to/45DsnMH Register at desertsleuths.com
Announcing new Desert Sleuths anthology SoWest Danger Awaits with author signings at PoisonPen Bookstore September 19
August 29, 2025 at 5:28 PM
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More amazing guests for the 2025 WriteNOW! Conference. Authors Deborah J Ledford, Robyn Gigl, D.M. Rowell, & Alex Segura discuss "Doing Justice to Characters Unlike Yourself". #AmWriting #MysteryWriters #CrimeWriters #ThrillerWriters #WritingCommunity #DSWN25
WriteNOW! Conference September 19-20, 2025 $25 for Desert Sleuths members, $35 for everyone else- for a full day of virtual events One of Saturday's panels features Deborah J Ledford, Robyn Gigl, D.M. Rowell, and Alex Segura on Doing Justice to Characters Unlike Yourself Additional a la carte pitching, craft, and editing opportunitie are also available Register at https://DesertSleuths.com
August 19, 2025 at 4:09 AM
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Writers: Another free opportunity to learn more about craft. Wednesday August 20, 2025. Sorry it is late notice, so go register at desertsleuths.com right now! Villains are always the hardest to write!
#writingcommunity
August 19, 2025 at 7:07 PM