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Melissa Manlove @mmanlove.bsky.social · 12h

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...

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Robynn Hyde @robynnhyde.bsky.social · 15h

Yes - I am in the UK. And usually in bed by 9, so I lasted longer than I thought I would! 🤣

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Robynn Hyde @robynnhyde.bsky.social · 15h

It was a good one! I couldn't make the end though - bowed out around 10:30pm! 🤣😴

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Robynn Hyde @robynnhyde.bsky.social · 16h

Lol! This sounds wonderful! Such a good name! Good luck!

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Robynn Hyde @robynnhyde.bsky.social · 16h

Such a fantastic own-voices story about the power of friendship! ❤️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️

Robynn Hyde @robynnhyde.bsky.social · 16h

A downpour of marshmallows and sugary chaos - sign me up!! 🤣⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️

Lauren Kimberly 🇨🇦 @authorlaurenk.bsky.social · 16h

After Eden, Cora, and Raj discover an old framed photo, it mysteriously vanishes, unleashing chaotic spells. A downpour of marshmallows begins, which Cora cannot resist. They must find the missing photo before Cora’s lost to the magic and their town is buried in sugary chaos. #DVPit #CB #MR #ND

Robynn Hyde @robynnhyde.bsky.social · 16h

This sounds and looks fantastic! Good luck!

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Robynn Hyde @robynnhyde.bsky.social · 16h

This sounds like fun! Good luck!

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Robynn Hyde @robynnhyde.bsky.social · 16h

This sounds wonderful!

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Robynn Hyde @robynnhyde.bsky.social · 16h

This sounds fantastic and love your comps!!

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Robynn Hyde @robynnhyde.bsky.social · 16h

Lol! This one is amazing Christmas fun! 🎄

Robynn Hyde @robynnhyde.bsky.social · 16h

This is such a fun one Jacinta!! Love it!

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Robynn Hyde @robynnhyde.bsky.social · 16h

This is a wonderfully unique story that is needed so much right now! ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️

Jacinta Patterson @jacintapatt.bsky.social · 18h

#DVPit #Q
Fahrenheit 451 x Extra Yarn. As beloved literary characters disappear into THE DUMP, the bookish narrator struggles to navigate an increasingly dreary landscape. When it all becomes too much to bear, he ventures in after them to uncover a vibrant surprise.
#BannedBooksWeek #PB #dystopian

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Robynn Hyde @robynnhyde.bsky.social · 16h

Such a unique story about nature and relationships! ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️

Jacinta Patterson @jacintapatt.bsky.social · 18h

Alice loves to wander down The Rabbit Hole with Dad in search of treasure. When a new treasure gives her the power to hold the past in her hands, she creates a nature-inspired time machine in THE SNAKESKIN SYCAMORE. #DVPit #PB

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Robynn Hyde @robynnhyde.bsky.social · 16h

Oops! I am sorry! I will delete and redo!

Robynn Hyde @robynnhyde.bsky.social · 17h

Absolutely amazing story and so much fun! Poor Cora!!

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Robynn Hyde @robynnhyde.bsky.social · 20h

This is such a fantastic story and so needed!! Good luck!!

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Robynn Hyde @robynnhyde.bsky.social · 3d

I want to level up my "mentor text" game. Does anyone have any resources/blog posts/advice/etc. on the best way to use mentor texts?? (PB/CB specific if possible!)

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Robynn Hyde @robynnhyde.bsky.social · 4d

It really is!! So much information and actionable things! And still so much more to come! 🥳

Robynn Hyde @robynnhyde.bsky.social · 4d

So excited to be at my second #pbsummit @picturebooksummit.bsky.social ! Such amazing presentations and panels coming up! It ends at 12:30am my time...let the coffee drinking begin!

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Robynn Hyde @robynnhyde.bsky.social · 5d

Luckily they all entered as well! It has been so much fun seeing all the entries - so many fantastic ones! I do not envy you, Lydia and Axia for the judging!

Robynn Hyde @robynnhyde.bsky.social · 5d

Thank you! I had lots of fun writing this one!

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Robynn Hyde @robynnhyde.bsky.social · 5d

Love this! Such beautiful language as well for such a dark tale - well done and good luck!

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Robynn Hyde @robynnhyde.bsky.social · 5d

It is amazing when you can action the tips immediately in current WIP! That is great and hope your WIP is coming along well!

I missed Valerie's unfortunately - I will have to keep my eyes peeled for another opportunity to hear her speak!

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Robynn Hyde @robynnhyde.bsky.social · 6d

And the winner is... @pragmaticmom.bsky.social!

Congratulations! We will be in touch about how to get your book! 🥳

Thank you to everyone who liked, shared, commented, and read about Darlene's wonderful journey!

#giveaway #thecenteroftheearthnovel #writingcommunity #kidlitcraze

Robynn Hyde @robynnhyde.bsky.social · 13d

I had the pleasure to interview Darlene about her historical #MG book #TheCenteroftheEarthNovel, published by @bluehandlebooks.bsky.social in Sept 2025! She had a lot of ups and downs with this book - her perseverance is a real inspiration!

Giveaway details:
www.robynnhyde.com/post/intervi...

Interview with ... Darlene P. Campos

I had the pleasure of interviewing Darlene P. Campos and hearing her story about her new MG book The Center of the Earth (published Sept 9, 2025 by Blue Handle Publishing) and also the many ups and do...

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