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Silvia Acevedo @silviaacevedo.com · Aug 28

My hubby and I had a very fun time being interviewed (if a jokey chat can be called that) on The Morning Blend. The background was awesome, highlighting Jeff's art (@jeffmiracola.com), and Molly and Tiffany are a hoot. Enjoy. www.tmj4.com/shows/the-mo...

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Silvia Acevedo @silviaacevedo.com · Aug 26

Hey friends! Today is RELEASE DAY for my latest book, MAIL-ORDER MONSTERS: CRASH COURSE, the story of a ten-year-old boy who’s so desperate for a new best friend that he orders monsters from an ad in the back of an old comic book. Best for ages 7-12. There’s even a little Spanish sprinkled within.
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Silvia Acevedo @silviaacevedo.com · Aug 22

This is exceedingly cool. It's a universal story. I recommend it all the time. :)

Silvia Acevedo @silviaacevedo.com · Aug 17

You can preorder now from Boswell Book Company, my local independent bookstore: boswellbooks.com/book/9781950...

Mail-Order Monsters: Crash Course

Welcome to our new website! RETURNING USERS WILL NEED TO RESET THEIR PASSWORDS

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Silvia Acevedo @silviaacevedo.com · Aug 17

Got my proof copies of MAIL-ORDER MONSTERS: CRASH COURSE, and they look GREAT! It's the story of a ten-year-old boy desperate for a new best friend who orders monsters from an ad in the back of an old comic book. Dives into friendship breakups and makeups. Kirkus Reviews’s verdict is to get it! 💛

Photo shows author Silvia Acevedo holding her book, MAIL-ORDER MONSTERS: CRASH COURSE. The cover shows a monster and a robot, each on separate remote-control toy trucks. Behind are three children cheering. Affixed to the cover is a 5-star awards sticker from Readers' Favorite book trade reviewer.

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Silvia Acevedo @silviaacevedo.com · Jul 23

Is the red tape our copyright protections?

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Silvia Acevedo @silviaacevedo.com · Jul 23

I think it’s the best you can hope for. But lawsuits do warn thieves that you’ll vigorously protect your copyright. Not that you should HAVE to. Grrrr. 😡

Silvia Acevedo @silviaacevedo.com · Jul 22

Omg how dreadful 🤦🏻‍♀️ I hope you lawyer up to clear the record and discourage this sort of theft in the future. UGH!!! 😡

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Silvia Acevedo @silviaacevedo.com · Jul 14

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The Haunted States of America

Fifty two different stories. Fifty two different Authors. Endless fright for all ages.Every state has an urban legend that evokes fear and curiosity in equal parts, and we've chronicled all of these l...

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Silvia Acevedo @silviaacevedo.com · Jul 14

THE HAUNTED STATES OF AMERICA comes out tomorrow 7/15/25 in paperback! Not all hardcovers make it to paperback, so this is exciting stuff: lower price, a bendable format, & perfect ahead of the upcoming Spooky Season. Available anywhere books are sold, but I'll add a link to my local indie. 💙

Graphic shows the cover of the book THE HAUNTED STATES OF AMERICA plus the words, "Fifty-two different stories, fifty-two different authors, endless fright for all ages." Graphic also shows Kirkus Review saying, "An entertaining, fright-filled geographical tour." Book cover shows a monster face over the steps of the USA's Lincoln Memorial.

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Silvia Acevedo @silviaacevedo.com · Jul 7

Creeping bellflower grows runners that can sprout new shoots pretty far from the original plant. It’s considered invasive, suffocating to other plants, and hard to eradicate. Having said that, I like them and don’t make any effort to remove them. My gardens still seems fine.

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Silvia Acevedo @silviaacevedo.com · Jun 27

🤢🤮🤬

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Silvia Acevedo @silviaacevedo.com · May 31

Haha Show us, please! :)

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Silvia Acevedo @silviaacevedo.com · May 20

Cover reveal for Mail-Order Monsters: Crash Course! Read about it here: www.silviaacevedo.com/uncategorize...

Cover reveal for MAIL-ORDER MONSTERS!

I am so excited for this cover reveal of my latest book, Mail-Order Monsters: Crash Course. This book has been a long time in the making, and I'm thrilled that it's gotten its first pre-release editor...

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Silvia Acevedo @silviaacevedo.com · May 16

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Mail-Order Monsters: Crash Course

Mail-Order Monsters: Crash Course - Kindle edition by Acevedo, Silvia, Miracola, Jeff. Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading Mail-Order Monsters: Crash Course.

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Silvia Acevedo @silviaacevedo.com · May 16

It’s FIVE stars for MAIL-ORDER MONSTERS:CRASH COURSE! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
This is my upcoming book’s first editorial review, and I’m so happy about it. This middle grade fantasy comes this fall in softcover and eBook. Preorder link is below. I hope you’ll order for the young monster-lovers in your life. Haha 🧟‍♂️

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Silvia Acevedo @silviaacevedo.com · May 14

Very cool! :)

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Silvia Acevedo @silviaacevedo.com · Mar 18

Hi friends, hope you can swing by for this fun chat in Lake skills, WI. I’ll be in conversation with fellow author and buddy Valerie Biel. 📚🗣️💕

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Silvia Acevedo @silviaacevedo.com · Feb 2

Hey gamers, some great new playmats are available starting today.

The Jeff Miracola Playmat Collection Kickstarter features iconic Magic: The Gathering images like Raging Goblin, Propaganda, Mulldrifter, and more. The Kickstarter's LIVE. Come look and pledge.

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Jeff Miracola Playmat Collection

Officially Licensed Magic: The Gathering playmats and more from artist Jeff Miracola

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Silvia Acevedo @silviaacevedo.com · Jan 24

One week left of early bird pricing for the Fantasy Art Workshop Illustration Intensive. Come join us and our amazing lineup for a full week dedicated to art, fantasy and otherwise, pro or beginner. Hope to see you there! www.fantasyartworkshop.com/illustration...

Silvia Acevedo @silviaacevedo.com · Jan 17

Only 2 wks left of early-bird prices @ Fantasy Art Workshop's Illustration Intensive, a five-day workshop for aspiring and pro illustrators. Led by award-winning faculty with decades in fantasy/video gaming, editorial, concept art, & kidlit.
Learn more:

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Silvia Acevedo @silviaacevedo.com · Jan 12

Whoo hoo! Author Amanda Zieba (The Word Nerd) featured my story and another (my favorite) from THE HAUNTED STATES OF AMERICA on her popular YouTube channel. Hope you'll watch and consider ordering a copy (suitable for grades 3 and up). Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=DUuQ...

Enjoy. 😀

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Silvia Acevedo @silviaacevedo.com · Oct 11

Registration is open for my reading at Boswell Books in Milwaukee (happening during the family-friendly "Downer Ave Haunted Halloween"). Signing up helps Boswell knows how many ghosts and goblins to dispatch. Bwoooooo....
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Silvia Acevedo, contributor to THE HAUNTED STATES OF AMERICA

Silvia Acevedo, contributor to THE HAUNTED STATES OF AMERICA, part of Downer Avenue Haunted Halloween

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Silvia Acevedo @silviaacevedo.com · Jul 8

THE HAUNTED STATES OF AMERICA releases tomorrow, July 9! That means you can pick up this title for all the shiver-loving readers in your life!
Bwaaahahaa...
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Spooky Season arrives tomorrow!

Spooky Season arrives tomorrow! The book THE HAUNTED STATES OF AMERICA releases July 9, 2024!

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Silvia Acevedo @silviaacevedo.com · Mar 31

One hundred days until the release of THE HAUNTED STATES OF AMERICA, spooky tales from all 50 states + Puerto Rico & D.C. I rep Wisconsin. Early orders = book success, so please preorder! Anywhere books are sold or my local bookstore: tinyurl.com/2casn79x

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