Yesterday I immersed myself in the world of third grade where little human beings are just scrambling to be the best versions of themselves.
If only I could live there. . .
Beyond humbled to be part of this year’s Fall Writing Frenzy Winners. Baby steps, folks! Big thanks to all the sponsors AND @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social @lydialukidis.bsky.social
What could be better than Jon Klassen’s unique perspective, palette, shapes and quiet humor? Why hearing him read aloud, and answer kidlit questions, of course. Amazing! @jonklassen.bsky.social
Thank you to all the generous donors and @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social and @lydialukidis.bsky.social for this GREAT opportunity!
Good luck to all the author’s entries
Do it whether people like it, or not. Let go of the outcome. Don’t be afraid to TRY
Here’s my PSA for today. Do what makes you happy. . .
(You’re Welcome!)
We loved Spot ( my family) simple drawings and great stories.
Mad respect for the much under valued wiener dog ❤️❤️❤️
The smaller birds have the BEST manners. As in, “ You were here first- I wouldn’t think of it!” Or if one does fly in, the bird who is already there defers, and flies off. . . So, in other words no “ Me first!” For them
Honestly! These temp agencies are the WORST! This writing assistant might not even make it to the end of the day. . .
Thank u! Wishing u all the best on ur creative journey, too
The author's collage describes her book with five images. Upper left image: a white, tan, and orange bird sings on a bare tree branch. Middle left image: a shiny red apple sits on a wooden table. Several green trees are in the background. Lower left image: an old tree’s roots are exposed on the ground through fallen brown leaves. The roots are knotted and tangled like braids. Upper right image: two sets of feet are shown on a black sidewalk covered with fallen leaves. One set is a child’s and one set is an adult’s. They are both wearing blue jeans and black sneakers. Lower right image: Two large blue shutters are open. The view ahead is a pathway of fallen leaves and several lush trees surrounding it with yellow leaves. A text box sits over the images. It reads the book's title: Wandering for Wonders. Comp titles are also listed: Wonder Walkers + Stickler Loves the World.
A curious child “wonders what wonders” they’ll discover on their daily walk with Mama. They find beauty in the ordinary all over town. A tree’s tangled roots, an open kitchen window, a chorus of bird calls, colorful fall leaves, and a crunchy apple invigorate their 5 senses. #bluepit📖 #PB #SEL #Q
THE FRIDGE DETECTIVES - Ketch & Mus are on the case as someone in the refrigerator has been trying to spoil all the food. The bottle duo question saucy suspects, collect condiment clues, and follow the trail through the appliance before the culprit can ruin another meal. #bluepit #pb #dis #c #m
#bluepit📖
When Harper’s worries threaten to consume her, she seeks solace in the branches of her tree, Esperanza, where she gathers strength to face the big problems in life that have no solutions.
A lyrical story about mental health that focuses on finding peace in nature.
#PB #Q
Unicorn with the heart of a human. Changed human to change the way society sees both unicorns, witches and mortals. a war is coming unicorns are out for revenge. Can Brody stop it? if he will it cost him new feelings of love and his life?
#p2ppit #YA #Novella #Fantasy/Romance
#BluePit📖 #MG #Q A young girl spends an adventurous summer with her friends in the Northwoods. She is determined to win a musky fishing tournament, believing if she does, her parents, who have spent the summer apart, will reconcile, but one oar is lost, and her rowboat is stuck on a stump.
An agent's guide to Cleopatra Selene, a young adult historical grahpic novel by Lara Willard
Comparative titles include Laura Dean Keeps Breaking Up with Me for a graphic novel with a cathartic breakup, Everything is Poison and Hamilton for historical fiction with verse, plus a poisoner mom and a tragic writer, and The Lion King for cats and a parent's ghost. A series of emojis representing these things, including a skull and crown and Italian flag, are below.
Main characters: Fifteen-year-old Selene is haunted by her mother, Cleopatra, who appears at inconvenient times to offer life advice. Ironic, considering Cleopatra is, well... dead, and Selene has no intention of following in the great pharaoh’s bloody footsteps. Eighteen-year-old Ovid tried to write propaganda. But Cupid had other plans, and now Ovid can only write love poems. Problem? He has zero experience with love beyond an unrequited crush on Caesar’s daughter.
When Selene and Ovid meet, she’s given up any hope of returning to Egypt. He’s tasted the slightest success at spitting verses and is now taking a stab at being a pickup artist. Meeting Selene, though, changes everything. He has found his muse—not only in heart, but also in brains. As Selene inspires Ovid, his poet persona starts to wax and Selene starts feeling herself wane. She has spent years avoiding her Cleopatra-ness in order to survive, but nobody really thrives in a patriarchy besides the patriarch. It is only when Selene discovers the truth about her mother’s legacy that she can finally accept herself for who she is—Cleopatra and Selene, together—that she can claim her story and write her own ending.
An #agentsguide to my graphic novel CLEOPATRA SELENE, a #YA #historical #GN with #fantasy and #verse that I #amquerying now!
🌒 🌓 🌔 🌕 🌖 🌗 🌘
At recess, a proud and independent girl with Down syndrome dreams of climbing to the top of the high slide. But it will take a mixture of friendship and courage to get there.
#bluepit📖 #Q #PB #ND
The knight usually saves the princess, but when he falls out of the story through A RIP IN THE PAGE, the Narrator must scramble to get to The End. He makes the best of a bad situation using gelato, a Pegasus named Cupcake-McSparkletail, and a princess who doesn't need a knight #bluepit📖 #Q #PB
EDDIE MUNSTER x OLSEN TWINS x VEGGIE TALES
These humans have no idea… I’m a WERE-PUP!
#BluePit #PB #HA #Q #BluePit 📖 #BeYourSelf
BEYOND THE MOON When 12yo Ivy longs to be seen, she elicits help from the antique mannequin from Mom's shop and her snarky grandma after her act for the talent show with frenemy BFF sinks. But will it be enough to step into the spotlight and out of her siblings' shadows?
HIDDEN TRUTHS X THE CHANCE TO FLY
* Ivy ❤️ idioms
* Feels invisible
* Sweet brother with Down syndrome
* Talented, annoying older sister
* BFF to frenemy
* Secret crush
* Antique mannequin friend
* Snarky grandma
* Overwhelmed mom
* Talent show
#BluePit #MG #Q #CON 📖
If grim reaper Daphne can prove she wasn't supposed to die, she may get a second chance at life - literally. Then again, some things may be worth staying dead for.
(UNDER THE WHISPERING DOOR X A GRIM REAPER'S GUIDE TO CATCHING A KILLER)
#F #YA #BluePit #querying #writingcommunity #Q #LGBT
Edwardian gentleman in old-fashioned suit, crumbling stone gate with trees, old diary with handwritten cursive and fountain pen, lady dressed in a white dress, white hat, holding pink flowers.
Jonathan is the man of Paige's dreams, except for the fact that he lives in 1915 & is fated to die in a year. Will she risk changing history for love??❤️⌛
Him: I want to Know What Love Is-Foreigner
Her: Total Eclipse of the Heart-Bonnie Tyler
Book: Back in Time-Huey Lewis & The News
#Playlistpitch
Time, Not Space
Merlin is working on a MIT experimental spaceship engine
No one knows the test fire accident sent him back 100 years to the 1950s
Can he get back on his own?
#PlaylistPitch #A #HSF
Let's do the Timewarp again!
ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW
#writingcommunity #amquerying #agents #editors
Mysterious. . .
#YA #Mystery #Thriller #MYS #POC #ND #OWN
Song: Evanescence’s “Everybody’s Fool”
“Just what we all need. More lies about a world that never was and never will be”
When Adelina’s bestie Jo vanishes after stalker texts, she teams up with Adam—only to discover Jo never existed.
#PlaylistPitch
Music Player screenshot of See Her Out There by Francis and the Lights
“Wilderness of the heart” a quad pic layout of someone in an orange astronaut suit, the milky way, a couple in a golden forest, and a couple about to kiss with a woman’s hand on his lips. (All pictures royalty free from Pixabay)
WILDERNESS OF THE HEART: Jane’s mission to study the aliens of Relleth leads to the discovery of Ezra, a man thought lost to the wilds. Caught between her mission the planet’s wilderness, Jane must choose between science, love, and survival. #A #ROM #SF #PlaylistPitch #Pitchevent #Agents #amquerying
They started to fight when the money got tight and they just didn't count on the tears... Italian restaurant table with 3D book cover of T. Torrest's A WAY TO GET BY and a Polaroid picture of Brenda and Eddie
𝘓𝘪𝘦𝘴, 𝘴𝘦𝘤𝘳𝘦𝘵𝘴, 𝘣𝘦𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘺𝘢𝘭.
𝘔𝘢𝘳𝘳𝘪𝘢𝘨𝘦, 𝘥𝘪𝘷𝘰𝘳𝘤𝘦, 𝘴𝘦𝘹.
𝘓𝘰𝘷𝘦, 𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘣𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘬, 𝘮𝘰𝘯𝘦𝘺.
A WAY TO GET BY is an effed-up romance spanning 1969-1985 starring Brenda & Eddie from #BillyJoel 's "Scenes from an Italian Restaurant."
Soundtrack: bit.ly/44FVJYN
#PlaylistPitch
#A #NA #WF #ROM
#P but #unagented and #Q
Downton Abbey? Yes, please!
