Niyyah Ruscher-Haqq

Community responds to help and protest 95 book challenges filed by fired substitute teacher The Twin Falls School District leadership said the system is not designed to handle over a hundred challenges at once, but the district will follow its policy — with a slew of volunteers.

My take away from this story: Not only do the majority of people want open & accessible libraries, many people will also put in the work to make it happen

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If you don’t have a writing group where you are serenaded with re-imagined Bowie songs you are doing it wrong.

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This is how I pictured it going down…

I hope to catch it next time!! Can't wait to read this edition.

I had an amazing read at the library today (wearing my stripey skirt in homage to Catherine O'Hara) and I have to say...I will never not love our librarians and people who get books in front of people. Our true heroes <3

Thank you for sharing!!

Muslim Storytellers Collective Portland's Regional Arts and Cultural Council graciously funded this project. I am so grateful to have been inspired during writing sessions with other Muslims nationwide in Literary Arts Yallah!...

The Muslim Storyteller's Collective received a RACC grant, alhamdulilah. It's mostly virtual, and includes a writing retreat, monthly craft sessions, local reading events and a publishing opportunity. Travel isn't covered, so better for writers in the PNW. www.niyyahwriting.com/muslim-story...

When I used to teach, I used rock paper scissors and still do- it usually ends the fight. Usually. 😂

This looks really sweet 💜

Rob Reiner either made your favorite movie, or made somebody you know’s favorite movie. If you’re a Californian, he’s also part of the reason you or your friends can get married. He has changed more lives for the better than this asshole commenting on him ever did.

I spent a lot of time (years) figuring out my process. I hope you find a way to get words on the page, butt in chair, submissions out the door!

Are you a plotter type ? I definitely am a discovery writer which makes choosing the length a bit more challenging - but can be part of the fun

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It was supposed to be a short story but now it’s a novella 😬 #amediting

I like that he’s a nod to a Poirot type character but far more enjoyable

These all sound amazing, and I love the titles.

My children were fighting over the last fave flavor of energy bar and the elder one just sighed and said, "We're going to have to fight later, gotta make the bus." And they just stopped, each grabbed a different flavor and went out the door. Going forward, I will also be scheduling my quarrels.

I did not open this and read it … but I had an immediate and visceral reaction that makes me want to write a companion guide: “How to not turn into a toddler when someone is doing well, corrects you, or shares their opinion.”

Saving this for the copy editor in my critique group 🤣

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It’s haunted, right?

I love pie so much. And I love that you love your pie. I hope it tastes just as amazing tomorrow for breakfast.

So many years ago, I did hotel work and Ive discussed this with other hotel workers… as a poll, what floor was your “haunted room “on? (Two of mine were on the third floor)

A poem for Monday vibes.

It’s a nightmare come true!

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Me every Nov 1.

I’d love to hear about your MC!

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For #kidlit writers. Yes, it's great to have tweens/teens at home for your MG/YA-- But they read your work while you sweat, then your only feedback is "It's good." And if you ask clarifying questions like, "What part was creepiest?" They'll give a long, thoughtful pause and say, "The whole thing."

What an amazing show! Such a good time.

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kittens are small...

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My thoughts...

Rejections are a part of writing. Here’s something I do to make it them easier. I keep a doc where I save compliments I’ve gotten on my writing. It was awkward at first, but I highly recommend it, especially if you have brain gremlins that attack sometimes. Feel free to share your strategies ⬇️