Marilyn Petrokubi
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Marilyn Petrokubi
@mpetrokubi.bsky.social
Now querying ORANGEWORLD. Writer/Video Producer/Librarian. Founder of TimeSteps Productions, Inc.
Happy Halloween! This is the MG Fantasy I'm querying. So far no nibbles, but today could be the magic day!

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October 31, 2025 at 9:40 PM
New Tip: For Fiction Writers

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Why Fiction Writers Should Avoid Making Food References When Describing Characters

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September 30, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Alice in Wonderland Weekly presents a short film featuring Alice movie clip through the ages.

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September 22, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Rob and I with Max and Suzanne Lang of GRUMPY MONKEY fame at a book signing at Watchung Booksellers in Montclair, NJ.
August 13, 2025 at 5:44 PM
"Please would you tell me," said Alice, a little timidly, "why your cat grins like that?"

"It's a Cheshire-Cat," said the Duchess, "and that's why."

"I didn't know that Cheshire-Cats always grinned; in fact, I didn't know that cats could grin."

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August 10, 2025 at 8:13 PM
August 1, 2025 at 5:14 PM
It's not too late to start reading "Alice in Wonderland" online. Chapter 2 just launched and Chapter 1 is in the archives. Join us for the fun of it! Everyone is invited. It's free!

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July 11, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Get chapters of Alice in Wonderland every week direct to your inbox. The 1st chapter launches tomorrow. Subscribe for free

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#amreading #readers #amreading #lovetoread #alwaysreading #readwithme #readerslife #storytelling #draculadaily #kidlit
July 3, 2025 at 11:56 PM
Attended the Society for Children's Book Writers and Illustrators Conference today at Montclair State University. Great motivational speakers and lots of great tips. Met some terrific people!

#amquerying #amwriting #writingcommunity #scbwi
June 14, 2025 at 11:10 PM
A little bit about the traditional English tea. Take a sip.

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June 10, 2025 at 7:52 PM
SCBWI Montclair, NJ is this Saturday 6/14/25. I'll be there. Anyone want to meet up and say hello?
#SCBWI #WritingCommunity #amwriting #amquerying
June 10, 2025 at 1:12 AM
Live and Let DEI. Submit a poem that draws on the US Government's new "forbidden words." Click on link to see the list.

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April 28, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Today is SCBWI Virtual Agents and Editors Day from San Francisco. Can't wait to hear the presentations and meet with Editor, Foyinsi Adegbonmire for a critique!
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April 26, 2025 at 3:38 PM
April 20, 2025 at 12:36 AM
April 19, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Letting Go: a.k.a. Killing Your Darlings

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April 19, 2025 at 2:31 PM
This is cat food? My Miskit (short for Miss Kitty) says No!
April 19, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Keynote speaker, Christine Gunderson, at Liberty States Fiction Conference on Saturday 4/5/25. Accomplished TV anchor, press secretary, author and mom!
April 7, 2025 at 2:30 PM
If you wish to join in great. It’s your choice.
February 28, 2025 at 4:00 AM
From the book PET by Akwaeke Emezi. "They don't make evil like they used to." A cautionary tale ripe for today.
#makemeaworld #booksky #writingcommunity #readersky
February 26, 2025 at 4:12 PM
My query rejections are getting better!
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February 24, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Happy New Year!
January 25, 2025 at 5:40 PM