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Fleur Bradley Visscher

@fleurbradley.bsky.social

Probably off on a Colorado hike somewhere. Author of Get a Clue & MG mysteries Midnight at the Barclay Hotel & Daybreak on Raven Island (Viking), Double Vision trilogy (Harper). MWA, SinC, SCBWI member.

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The Official Manuscript Wish List Website – #MSWL: What do you wish you had in your inbox?

Hello Friends! Welcome to #MSWL Day 2026! πŸŽ‰

This is our second ever #MSWL Day on Bluesky. We’re happy you’re here!

You can, as of TODAY, search Bluesky and ManuscriptWishList.com posts at once: manuscriptwishlist.com/smart-search. All posts are verified by a human who works in publishing. β˜•

26.02.2026 13:53 β€” πŸ‘ 337    πŸ” 154    πŸ’¬ 7    πŸ“Œ 28

*high-five

04.03.2026 20:32 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Kid mail is the best 😊

30.01.2026 20:16 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Today's fanmail motivation is from Jonathan in Iowa, who gave me a new book idea and everything...
#kidlit #mglit #writing

30.01.2026 19:13 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

There's so much good stuff there, I'm overwhelmed 😊

29.01.2026 23:03 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

There is soooo much good stuff there...

29.01.2026 23:02 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Picture Book Manuscript Critique and Skip Pass Auction item 'Picture Book Manuscript Critique and Skip Pass' hosted online at 32auctions.

Once in a lifetime opportunity for an aspiring picture book author! Want your pb to be considered at Sourcebooks executive editor Manlove's editorial meeting? Melissa & I are offering a critique & Skip-the-Slush-Pile pass in the Publishing for Minnesota fundraiser! www.32auctions.com/organization...

29.01.2026 12:29 β€” πŸ‘ 32    πŸ” 21    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 3
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I donated a manuscript critique and a (hot off the press!) print ARC of GET A CLUE: HOW TO PLOT, WRITE, AND SELL YOUR MG OR YA MYSTERY (out 7 Apr.).
Publishing shows up, y'all...
www.32auctions.com/organization...
#publishingforminnesota #publishing #writingcommunity #forwriters #kidlit #mglit

29.01.2026 16:24 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
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Ever consider writing middle-grade or young-adult mystery? Our member, @fleurbradley.bsky.social, is writing a book on that! Check out her cover reveal below. Get a Clue: How to Plot, Write, and Sell Your MG or YA Mystery is out on April 7th and available for (pre-)order in paperback and e-book.

22.01.2026 15:36 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1

Thanks for the shout-out, SinC Colorado!! β™₯️ #kidlit #yalit #writingcommunity

22.01.2026 18:59 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Mystery writer friends: join us for a virtual mini-conference - it's free, because RMMWA is cool like that... Share it with your friends!
#MysteryWriter #WritingCommunity #mysterybooks #amwriting #mystery

17.01.2026 20:09 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Cover reveal for Get a Clue: How to Plot, Write, and Sell Your MG or YA Mystery...! I know, it's exciting. Link: fleurbradleyauthor.substack.com/p/cover-reve...

11.01.2026 16:35 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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I'm just gonna post a piece of my art from my files every day til the New Year because WHY NOT.

Here's a drawing I did in 2017 for my novel ALL THE CROOKED SAINTS.

29.12.2025 15:22 β€” πŸ‘ 856    πŸ” 80    πŸ’¬ 24    πŸ“Œ 4

β™₯️β™₯️β™₯️

20.12.2025 04:01 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Today's kid fanmail motivation is from Madeline, who drew me atop a mountain with a rainbow, which is my happy place. #kidlit #amwriting #writingcommunity

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Gettin' some dirt on my boots with my girl Tyne.
#coloradosprings #takeahike

28.11.2025 22:59 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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If you're coming to NCTE, say hi!
#ncte #denver #literacy #teachers

18.11.2025 23:06 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Advice from Seasoned Authors featuring Fleur Bradley!

We asked Fleur some of the most important questions! See what her best advice is for all authors looking to make it.

Read all her advice on our blog: writingdayworkshops.com/blog

#amwriting #amquerying @fleurbradley.bsky.social

12.11.2025 15:12 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Despite quite liking bats, I somehow have only ever drawn them as background elements (usually for a vampire or witch or... something).

Anyone else who is more bats about... bats... ? πŸ¦‡ #kidlitart

06.11.2025 20:44 β€” πŸ‘ 25    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0
Large text reads β€œKidLit & YA Book Launches Nov. 3-9, 2025.” Smaller text says β€œIs your book launching this week? Reply to this thread with info and a link to your Bluesky post.” Bottom line reads β€œBluesky launch thread 2025-Wk45 created by @debbieohi.com #KidLit #PublicationDay #BookBirthday.” Bright graphic background shows confetti, ribbons, and candies.

Large text reads β€œKidLit & YA Book Launches Nov. 3-9, 2025.” Smaller text says β€œIs your book launching this week? Reply to this thread with info and a link to your Bluesky post.” Bottom line reads β€œBluesky launch thread 2025-Wk45 created by @debbieohi.com #KidLit #PublicationDay #BookBirthday.” Bright graphic background shows confetti, ribbons, and candies.

Do you have a #KidLit or #YALit book launching this wk? Or do you want to help boost someone else's #PublicationDay #BookBirthday?

Reply below with info + link to the post.

Only for books launching Nov.3-9, 2025 #2025-Wk45.

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10 Great New Children’s Books Out in November That Explore the Skies I don’t love the cold and damp that November brings to my corner of the world, but I do enjoy the magic of longer nights. A crisp, clear evening is perfect for stargazingβ€”and then for heading insid…

@carolinecarlson.bsky.social shares 10 new children’s books that take readers from the cosmos all the way back to Earth.

03.11.2025 16:30 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Found this very comfortable chair and footstool for just $25. Added blanket to Fleur it up. Now, let the writing begin...
#trifty #amwriting #mystery

26.10.2025 20:42 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you, Wendy! I so appreciate how kind and supportive you always are--it genuinely makes my day 😊

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Throwback to when I made a booktrailer for Daybreak in Raven Island... Fun, but definitely a stretch for my skillset, lol.
#mglit #halloween #booksforkids #booktrailer #canva

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This butterfly mistook me for a flower until it found one.
#colorado #mountainlife #butterfly

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Peeped the leaves and avoided the crowds. Turns out that, as with everything, the answer is the forest.
#colorado #woodlandpark #leafpeeping

04.10.2025 23:45 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

That makes my day, Erin!! β™₯️β™₯️β™₯️

02.10.2025 17:47 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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So this week I'm book talking the wonderful junior novels that kids in CO nominated for our 2026 state award! When I got to the the slide for Midnight at the Barclay Hotel, an entire 5th grade class erupted into applause! It was the best moment! @fleurbradley.bsky.social #CCBA #CCBAaward #kidlit πŸ‘πŸ“š

24.09.2025 21:28 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Five. 😊

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Fosterfloofs say don't forget to stretch.
#fosterkittens

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