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Colleen Muske

@colleenmuske.bsky.social

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Children’s Book Writer and Illustrator represented by Kelly Dyksterhouse https://bsky.app/profile/kellydhouse.bsky.social http://www.colleenmuske.com/ https://www.inprnt.com/search/products?q=Colleen+Muske

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Colleen Muske @colleenmuske.bsky.social · 5d

Yes I do :)

Colleen Muske @colleenmuske.bsky.social · 5d

Thanks!

Colleen Muske @colleenmuske.bsky.social · 6d

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day!
Does anyone else find #owls fascinating? I am repped by @kellydhouse.bsky.social @thetobiasagency.bsky.social

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Colleen Muske @colleenmuske.bsky.social · 14d

Thanks to the new dummy I am prepping for my agent, I am
now a bridge construction and machinery expert. Not really, I have a secret weapon that inspired this story…my engineer daughter who patiently taught me the difference between a digger and a dozer. FYI these are neither. See…expert!

Colleen Muske @colleenmuske.bsky.social · 22d

I have a lot of stories waiting for the right time. The long lead times to make a book, get it sold, and get it to print, you need to be a clairvoyant to have perfect timing. Do editors set the trends since they are the ones buying the books? Consumers can only buy what’s for sale. Real question.

Colleen Muske @colleenmuske.bsky.social · 22d

Being from Minnesota I am a winter expert. With my Greek and Italian family Christmas was THE holiday. A house full of people and way too much food is the perfect recipe for a memorable Christmas.

Residents singing carols to Linden the tree

Colleen Muske @colleenmuske.bsky.social · 24d

I was hoping we would be publishing the best books possible. EVERY webinar, conference, etc., tells attendees to never write to trends.

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Colleen Muske @colleenmuske.bsky.social · Sep 5

Thanks. I’ve been thinking about dinosaurs a lot lately 🦕

Colleen Muske @colleenmuske.bsky.social · Sep 4

Cuteness alert

Caroline McPherson @carolinemcpherson.bsky.social · Sep 4

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day everyone 💌

l'm Caroline, 🇬🇧🇦🇺 picture book maker with a softly textured style and a love of endearing tales ✏️✨

Represented for writing and illustration by @kellydhouse.bsky.social 📚 #kidlit #kidlitart

PORTFOLIO
www.carolinemcphersonillustration.com

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Colleen Muske @colleenmuske.bsky.social · Sep 4

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day!
I am a #kidlitart illustrator and writer from picturesque Stillwater, Minnesota, repped by the amazing @kellydhouse.bsky.social @thetobiasagency.bsky.social

Boy and dog reading book and noticing impending storm

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Colleen Muske @colleenmuske.bsky.social · Aug 8

Congratulations on your debut!

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Colleen Muske @colleenmuske.bsky.social · Aug 8

Thank you. It’s from a photo of my daughter’s driveway. She has this really cool rock off to the side and I love it.

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Colleen Muske @colleenmuske.bsky.social · Aug 7

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! #kidlitart I love painting nature, animals, birds and trees. Check out my newly updated website.

Green foliage with a bird sitting on a rock

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Colleen Muske @colleenmuske.bsky.social · Jul 29

I use red light therapy on my horse for a tendon tear and navicular. He loves it. My horse trainer uses it on herself and swears by it. I was going to bring the horse kit home and use it on my neuropathy.

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Colleen Muske @colleenmuske.bsky.social · Jul 25

A lovely review from Chris Hewitt at the Star Tribune #kidlit #bookreview #picturebooks www.startribune.com/david-laroch...

Minnesota authors teach 'How to Draw a Tree' in lovely picture book

Two Minnesota Book Award-winners, David LaRochelle and Colleen Muske, provide simple advice on attentiveness and detailed imagery to their educational book for new artists.

www.startribune.com

Colleen Muske @colleenmuske.bsky.social · Jul 23

Thanks for having me!

Mackin Educational Resources @mackinlibrary.bsky.social · Jul 23

Mackin is joining forces with the St. Paul Saints to present the Reading Tree! Saints players, along with local authors and illustrators, will read to kids and their families. This Sunday, @colleenmuske.bsky.social will read Brave Old Blue! ⚾📖

🎟️ buff.ly/WNC6wdy

#Minnesota #MNevents #StPaul

Colleen Muske @colleenmuske.bsky.social · Jul 21

Vinny is growing fast and full of mischief 🧡 #dog #shiba

Colleen Muske @colleenmuske.bsky.social · Jul 7

I’ve been to Ireland but never France…maybe someday. I travel in my imagination often 😁

Colleen Muske @colleenmuske.bsky.social · Jul 3

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I am repped by Kelly Dyksterhouse at the Tobias Literary agency. This is inspired by a photo I took in Italy and I made it into a #kidlitart scene. What’s your favorite place to travel?

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Colleen Muske @colleenmuske.bsky.social · Jun 6

You’re welcome?😂

Colleen Muske @colleenmuske.bsky.social · Jun 6

My happy place. Cats and plants.

Colleen Muske @colleenmuske.bsky.social · Jun 5

I think I have lived this moment! 😂

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Colleen Muske @colleenmuske.bsky.social · Jun 5

Thank you!

Colleen Muske @colleenmuske.bsky.social · Jun 5

Thanks!!!

Colleen Muske @colleenmuske.bsky.social · Jun 5

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! This is a reminder to water your plants 😂 Not only do I love plants, I love drawing plants! #kidlitart 🪴 #illustration
#plants #art #kidlitillustration

A girl watering plants in her greenhouse

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