Karen Strong

Yes, it plays a big part. Gen X shared a lot of things in our formative years, but culturally in my experience there were vast differences. It's glaringly obvious now.

This is so ridiculous.

Not gonna lie, it's not my preference, but if the writing is banging then I immerse myself and then forget it's even happening.

I read this novel recently and loved it!

“At a time when everything feels meaningless, and when the powers that be want your life to feel that way, you have to imbue your life with meaning.”

- James Factora

That sounds divine 😭

The pollen has calmed down a bit so it was lovely!

Bending river in the morning sun bordered with trees and rocks.

River in the morning sun flowing over rocks between trunks of trees.

Peaceful morning at the neighborhood river.

😂😂😂

I want to go there

“In the most basic way, writing is about opening yourself to another person’s mind.”

- Katie Kitamura

Yes, I'm here! Dipping in and out as I draft this novel!

I thought of you when I saw these because I know YOU know!

These are two of my favorite flowering plants!

Snowball flowers round in shape white petals in a bunch with green leaves.

Pink azaleas with long petals with green leaves

Snowball and azalea blooming season in Georgia USA. #FlowerReport #BloomScrolling

I was already VERY excited about ROAD OF BONES (you know how much I love that book!) and now another one! Congratulations!

Illustration of a florist holding a baby dragon. The dragon is looking at the viewer cutely. Drawn by gdbeeartin paint tool sai

Hug your dragon tight 🌻

Cover of How the Word Is Passed (Adapted for Young Readers)

How the Word Is Passed (Adapted for Young Readers) will be out September 2nd and is now available for pre-order. Can’t wait for you all to read it. Shout out to teachers. This is for y’all.

www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/clint...

Literally! 😩

A whole circus. On purpose of course.

Drawn to the Library, National Library Week. April 6-12, 2025. Colorful cartoon illustration of young people at the library drawing, sewing, reading together, and asking the librarian a question.

#NationalLibraryWeek kicks off today! It’s a time to celebrate the places that welcome everyone, spark curiosity, and strengthen our communities.

This week, take a moment to discover—or rediscover—what makes your library special.

What draws you to the library?
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Congratulations Kamilah!

Congratulations Deva!

Congratulations!

Congratulations!

Sipping iced coffee and fleshing out beats for this week's scene list. Hope to hit another draft milestone by the end of the month. At the juicy meat of the plot that has moments and reveals that I've been looking forward to writing.

Yesss burn it all down!

I'm watching!

It's such a good feeling! Your skill has now matched your ambition!

I’m currently editing something I wrote almost a decade ago. It needs a lot of work, but I’m so proud of how much I’ve grown as a writer and how I’m able to see the upward trajectory of my skill.

Remember that striving to grow in your craft is never a waste. The results are always worth it.