Stephanie Maksymiw

Yes, and I just checked and it's back up. So that's good!

Trick or Treat with Agent Ashlee MacCallum! HUGE Submission Opportunity Inside! Hi, readers, writers, and querying creators of all kinds! Today is #SeasonsOfKidLit’s last day of our 2025 Trick-or-Treat Event, and we’re closing it out in an extremely BIG way! We’re thrilled to wel...

What a way to end #seasonsofkidlit Trick or Treating!

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Anyone know what happened to the website for Bushel and Peck? bushelandpeckbooks.com

Trick or Treat with Mirka Hokkanen! Hi, readers, writers, and seasons lovers of all kinds! We’re thrilled to welcome author and illustrator Mirka Hokkanen, who’s here today to share her wonderful new books - perfect for fall or any time...

STEM books are right up my alley! #seasonsofkidlit

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Trick or Treat with Casey Lyall! Hi, readers, writers, and jam lovers, too! You’re in for a super exciting (and tasty) treat today -author Casey Lyall is here to share another book jam-packed with humor, fright, and fun!Vampire Jam S...

Check out this giveaway and interview
#seasonsofkidlit

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When you buy a handmade ceramic bowl that inspires a new story idea, you no longer feel guilty about the price 😆

I almost didn't enter. Lesson learned, take a chance!

Celebrate National Elephant Day with Melody C. Peugh! Hi, readers, writers, and elephant lovers of all sorts! Today is National Elephant Appreciation Day and we have the perfect treat in store. Author Melody C. Peugh is with us today sharing her debut bo...

Celebrate National Elephant Appreciation Day with author Melody C. Peugh and her book Me & Lavender, illustrated by Eve Farb. #SeasonsOfKidLit 🐘
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Squished spider in the book Murder By Cheesecake

Poor spider was murdered by Murder By Cheesecake. 🕷️ 🍰

You know you're old when...

You get excited for a delivery of Wild deodorant refills. 😂

Nonfiction Series at #scbwiuniversity. Can't wait!

So many great prizes. #kidlit peeps who write humor, check this out.

Let's talk passes.
Recently an agent who passes quickly had my MS for a longer time, but it was a pass. I believe they truly loved the story but just couldn't fit me in.
I was sad. I did retail therapy. I ate cookies.
Then I continued to query.
Not giving up!

I'm not even prepped for this week and tomorrow's Friday 😆

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Read an interesting historical fact.
Me: "I don't think this can be a full story, maybe a 50 Precious Words entry."
Writes a draft (yes, I know it's super early for that contest)
Me: "I know how to make this a full story now!"

Another non-fiction-ish draft coming soon!

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Getting the QueryTracker Annual Premium Subscription might have been a mistake. The data lover in me keeps getting distracted by agent timelines.

Mural being painted

Volunteered today! I was inside painting the birthday room, but look how cool the outside mural is! #UnitedWayDayOfCaring

The weekend plan is to start reading the #kidkitzombieweek pitch winning stories...and then build my new Lego Wicket the Ewok set!

What's your plan?

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Some days you start the work day late because you had to stare at a bunny

2025 Participant badge for Kidlit Zombie Week. Illustration of a mermaid zombie

2025 Winner badge for Kidlit Zombie Week. Illustration of a mermaid zombie

Thanks again for a great #KidlitZombieWeek! If you participated or were a winner, you can pick up your badges here.

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#kidlitzombieweek2025

Yay for Bonzo! Finally a bean episode.

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I'm binging The Tiny Chef Show and am curious....are beans ever the answer to "what's in my bag?"

#KidlitZombieWeek Day 6! BONUS DAY!

Read here: open.substack.com/pub/justinco...

Then come back & comment w/ your thoughts.

Thanks @justincolonbooks.bsky.social‬ for this great post!

Remember, zombies w/ the bonus day, you have until midnight EST 6/28/2025 to get in your pledge and pitch forms

#KidlitZombieWeek Day 5!

Check it out here: www.transmediamutts.com/blog/is-fran...

Then come back & comment on this post with which body parts you're going to focus on for reviving your story.

Thanks so much @jocelynrish.com for this super fun interactive Kidlit Zombie Week 2025 post!

Writing is a Language ART = #kidlitzombieweek + BONUS video + #Giveaway! - Erin Dealey, Children's Author A bonus post (plus a fun video) in celebration of #kidlitzombieweek : Writing is a Language ART by Erin Dealey

#KidlitZombieWeek Day 4!

Check it out here: erindealey.com/am-writing/w...

Then come back & comment on this post sharing how you're going to get messy with your story!

Thanks so much @erindealey.bsky.social for the fantastic Kidlit Zombie Week 2025 post!

I never thought of using post or notes on a wall. Cool idea

Who knew Max the dog was the one writing?!?! 🤣🐶

I was just thinking the same. And good timing...it's too hot to write on a laptop on your lap...pen/pencil and paper it is!