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writing #historicalfiction is the best

in 73 CE (a leap year) would the macedonian calendar shift to stay aligned with the hebrew calendar or would it stay unchanged meaning the months are out of whack for the majority of my story

WHAT DO YOU MEAN no one but me cares about this

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August 26, 2025 at 3:20 PM
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📣 Author interview with Melissa Dassori!

Hear about Melissa's latest book, her fairytale inspiration, writing process, and more on the blog:

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#middlegrade #mgauthor #newrelease #mgreads
August 18, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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📣 Author interview with Marzieh Abbas!

For We Need Diverse Books Wednesday, check out the blog to learn about the latest book from this award-winning author!

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#middlegrade #mgauthor #diversereads #representationmatters
August 13, 2025 at 10:17 PM
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Learn about debut author Jack Mackay's book and how scary stories are great for MG readers:

"Horror fiction is a great way for kids to explore some things that they might not otherwise get to explore.”

Check out the blog!

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#middlegrade #mgauthor #debut
August 11, 2025 at 11:52 PM
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If we were to write a biography of #MGauthor Cara Bartek (@CaraBartek), we'd probably title it "How Crying Children Boost Creativity." ow.ly/YfU530meHOv #authorQA #serafinalovesscience #stemeducation #girlsinstem #girlsinscience #girlsinsciencerock #middlegrade #MGlit
Children's and middle-grade author Cara Bartek's photo.
June 10, 2025 at 5:04 PM
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📣 Author interview with Cassidy Wasserman!

Learn all about this author's soon-to-be-released graphic novel, the story behind the story, weaving art with narrative, and more on the blog!

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#graphicnovel #newrelease #middlegrade #summerbook #mgauthor
June 9, 2025 at 6:13 PM
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✨Happy Pride Month 🏳️‍🌈✨

To celebrate, I wanted to share this adorable illustration of Kit’s dads by Okupoku.

Meet Rob and Chris!

You can learn more about them in our upcoming book “Dear Book Of Shadows”

#FantasyWriter #MGAuthor #WitchyBooks
The image shows a polaroid illustration of two characters in a portrait format. Rob is wearing a white outfit with a pink bow and a white hat. Chris, depicted with a beard and pointed ears, is wearing a red vest with a matching bow. Chris is looking at Rob smiling while Rob is looking at the camera. The background is a soft gradient of green and blue, and the image is framed with a soft pink border featuring two red heart shapes.
June 9, 2025 at 8:09 AM
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The teacher can also be the student: How Mark Gunning (@MGunningAuthor) became an award-winning children's lit author. ow.ly/PWkh30lCpMw #authorQA #MGlit #kidlit #childrensauthor #childrenswriter #MGauthor #Mgwriter
Children's author Mark Gunning's photo and website URL.
May 26, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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📣 Editor Spotlight!

Meet Kristin Gilson, Editorial Director at Aladdin!

Learn more about the exciting books she's working on as well as what she's looking for in a good middle grade submission.

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#writingcommunity #middlegrade #mgauthor #kidlitchat
Meet Kristin Gilson, editorial director at Aladdin. Pictures of Kristin Gilson and Aladdin book covers and logo.
April 30, 2025 at 4:13 PM
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translunartravelerslounge.moksha.io/publication/1

Paid Writing Opportunities. #writingcommunity #mgauthor #magazines
picture of Translunar Travelers Lounge with opportunity to submit work.
April 8, 2025 at 1:41 AM
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📣 Author interview

Meet Tricia Springstubb! Check out the blog to learn all about the inspiration behind her intriguing new book for young readers that deals with the aftermath of a fire.

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#middlegrade #mglit #mgauthor #newrelease
Text reads: Secrets, kindness, and ethics with Tricia Springstubb. Photos of Tricia Springstubb and the cover of her new book, How to Tell a True Story.
April 4, 2025 at 7:42 PM
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Fun, wonderful, goofy trailer for my upcoming sequel, The Phoenix and the Ant: Ancestral Cries.

My students clapped when I showed them. Both groups I teach. Made me feel amazing. Apparently I have some fan art on the way, I can't wait. #booksky #mgauthor #indieauthor #booktrailer
March 29, 2025 at 8:56 PM
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"My greatest hope is that my books will encourage readers ... to hang in there." See how writer Jacci Turner (@JacciTurner) strives for that in her #authorQA: buff.ly/EiWP0OX #YA #YAwriter #YAauthor #MGlit #MGwriter #Mgauthor
Multigenre writer Jacci Turner's photo and website URL.
March 14, 2025 at 5:01 PM
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Great book sale until March 2nd on Smashwords. Check out their extensive book list. #writingcommunity #kidlit #middlegrade #mgauthor #booktok #skybooks
February 24, 2025 at 6:17 AM
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My January newsletter was released! Here are some teaser pics ~

In it ~ Why I ❤️winter photography, a story on the day I snuck up on an otter, and info on how LOST LYNX went from a spring to winter setting thanks to a FL class.

To sign up for my newsletter use my website link in my bio.

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Otter on the ice Tamra snowshoeing on the lake with her camera A doe, peeking out from under a snow-covered hemlock tree A tiny snowman beside the middle grade book, Lost Lynx. A tufted titmouse is on the snowman's arm.
January 21, 2025 at 12:06 AM
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The oracle in the 3rd book in the Aaron Thanos adventure series is beautiful but very, very tricky. Out later this year. Check out the first 2 books now. 8-12 yrs middle grade #writingcommunity #middlegrade #kidlit #mgauthor veronamccoll.com
The Oracle. From Spell 68. By Verona McColl. Illustration by Robin Thomson. Four arches with a beautiful woman, the oracle. Sitting in a small domed temple.
January 19, 2025 at 6:10 AM
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Break away. Be free. #writingcommunity #kidlit #mgauthor #middlegrade
January 11, 2025 at 1:50 AM
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HAPPY NEW YEAR

Wishing you all a happy, healthy and prosperous 2025.
#writingcommunity #kidlit #middlegrade #mgauthor #newyear

The Starry Night. Van Gogh.
December 31, 2024 at 5:46 AM
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Where my journey began. Driving a truck across Africa that ended with me living in Egypt. Follow my journey. Blog post. #blog #writingcommunity #middlegrade #egypt #mgauthor #kidlit

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December 28, 2024 at 11:33 AM
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What a review! It doesn't get any better! Thank you Kathryn Crowley. #writingcommunity #kidlit #booksky #middlegrade #ancientegypt #mgauthor
5 star review of Spell 30 Book of the Dead middle grade adventure book by former school principle, Kathryn Crawley.
December 27, 2024 at 10:37 AM
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The Girl in the Walls by @medenkuyatt.bsky.social was on SLJ's list of the Most Anticipated Middle Grade Reads of 2025! Congratulations Meg!! #mglit #amreading #mgauthor #TheGirlintheWalls #writingcommunity #teachers #librarians
December 18, 2024 at 2:25 PM
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Temple cats of Cambodia. #cats #mgauthor
Cat sleeping at a temple in Cambodia. Photo by Verona McColl Cat sleeping at a temple in Cambodia. Photo by Verona McColl Cat sleeping at a temple in Cambodia. Photo by Verona McColl Cat sleeping at a temple in Cambodia. Photo by Verona McColl
December 13, 2024 at 3:05 PM
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I have to have this. #mgauthor
Red sofa made off centre yet the cushions are still straight. Verona McColl
December 13, 2024 at 3:03 PM
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I've often been asked about my cover designs. This is a short reel explaining the process and what my artist, Robin does to achieve it. We work together on the covers and it takes months. NO AI for us! #writingcommunity #kidlit #mgauthor #middlegrade #booksky #bookcovers
December 9, 2024 at 2:10 PM
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Writing Competitions #writingcommunity #mgauthor

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Competitions
We have also moved the Monthly Micro competition over from Retreat West so all of our stories are being published in one place.
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December 6, 2024 at 8:52 AM