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Erik Ammon

@erikammon13.bsky.social

Here for writing, books, and D&D! You know, coffee and Disney, too. Plus Star Wars.

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Sitting in the quiet library, he graded the papers of students, blissfully unaware of the fiendish devilry of missed opportunities awaiting the Phillies bats.

05.10.2025 13:18 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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My #LLPick of the day is NOT Extinct by @darcypattison.bsky.social.
Win a free copy here: tinyurl.com/ye96wva8
#BlissfullyBookish #LLInspire #kidlit #amwriting #amreading #amediting #writingcommunity #books #AuthorsOfTwitter #writersoftwitter #LLInterviews

01.10.2025 17:53 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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I've seen this work for so many people, but instead of doing it just for me, I want to try to get enough views to give a Star Wars Lego Death Star to one of my followers as well as my kid! I know this... TikTok video by Patrick "dadofxander"

www.tiktok.com/t/ZTMRABbGq/
Check this video out #lego and #starwars fans!

21.09.2025 16:49 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Woot, woot! πŸŽƒ
The #FallWritingFrenzy #kidlit competition rules and images are up! Check them out here:
lydialukidis.wordpress.com/fallwritingf...
#WritingCommunity #amwriting #amreading #competition #fall #writing #stories @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social

16.09.2025 12:51 β€” πŸ‘ 23    πŸ” 10    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 3

Mini dice dragon?

16.09.2025 23:08 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I definitely need to read more of their work!

16.09.2025 23:06 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

You spelled fascism wrong in your title: β€œFascism is updating the answer.”

14.09.2025 23:50 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

❀️ I Must Betray You is one of my favorite books! ❀️

14.09.2025 23:43 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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This didn’t age well.

31.08.2025 22:13 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Happy Book Birthday to GILBERT AND THE GHOST by Heather Pierce Stigall! Title:Β Gilbert and the Ghost Author:Β Heather Pierce Stigall Illustrator:Β Jess Mason Publisher:Β Beaming Books Release Date:Β August 19, 2025 Format:Β Hardcover, eBook Sum…

πŸ‘»Thank you for the book birthday wishes, Lauri Fortino! πŸ₯°
#gilbertandtheghost #BookBirthday #ghoststories #mystery #believe #friendship #kidlit #reading @beamingbooksmn.bsky.social

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20.08.2025 01:19 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

I wish I discovered them before they passed.

20.08.2025 00:24 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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In the chemo room, I wear mittens made of ice so I don’t lose my fingernails. But I took a risk today to write this down. Whenever I spend the day crying,

This is such a gorgeous poem by Andrea Gibson:

poets.org/poem/chemo-r...

20.08.2025 00:23 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Palestinians face Israeli gunfire for flour in north Gaza Desperate Palestinians are risking gunfire, looting or being crushed by moving trucks to get flour in northern Gaza.

Desperate Palestinians are risking gunfire, looting or being crushed by moving trucks to get flour in northern Gaza.

19.08.2025 21:32 β€” πŸ‘ 319    πŸ” 130    πŸ’¬ 30    πŸ“Œ 14
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πŸ‘» 1 week from today, GILBERT & THE GHOST will officially be out in the world!
Whether you pre-ordered, asked your library to purchase a copy, helped me revise, submit, illustrate, publish, or promote this book, or just believed in me, I am eternally grateful!
@beamingbooksmn.bsky.social #kidlit

12.08.2025 17:50 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0
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Federal records contradict what FEMA leader told Congress about Texas flood response Funding for FEMA's disaster survivor hotline lapsed the day after the Texas floods, federal records show. It took DHS Secretary Kristi Noem five days to approve more money.

Exclusive: Funding for FEMA's disaster survivor hotline lapsed the day after the Texas floods, federal records show. It took DHS Secretary Kristi Noem five days to approve more money.

07.08.2025 23:45 β€” πŸ‘ 801    πŸ” 381    πŸ’¬ 41    πŸ“Œ 30
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Cutting Words in a Picture Book Manuscript or cutting half the words because it's fun

Trying to cut words from a picture book manuscript…

erik13.substack.com/p/cutting-wo...

05.08.2025 01:35 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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I started this series years ago as the books were coming out, but gave up around book 8. I restarted the series 12 years ago and am down to the final 2!

09.07.2025 12:32 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I love your metaphors for body parts equaling MS parts to take...this could be fun! There are so many old ones that I love, but haven't been able to make work...now to try it a new way!

01.07.2025 00:02 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

#SmallPitch is in 3 weeks! A few reminders and news about this upcoming session.

- Like last time, authors will submit pitches via a Google Form (July 7-8).
- New: you will be able to receive a copy of your submitted pitches via email for your records.
- This session is for all unagented authors.

16.06.2025 07:42 β€” πŸ‘ 27    πŸ” 16    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 2
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Check out the dynamic duo of author @leewind.bsky.social & illustrator @kellyamangan.bsky.social & their creation of the stunning PB - Like That Eleanor: The Amazing Power of Being an Ally - releasing June 3rd. www.mariacmarshall.com/single-post/... Cardinal Rule Press #interview #kidlit

26.05.2025 07:11 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1

Maybe it’s the looking up at the stars trying to figure out if they’re out to get you…

24.05.2025 22:09 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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The last poetry event for Poetry Month will be this coming Monday night! 3 authors, all local with new books as well! Robert Fillman, Brandon Krieg, and Phil Ropko will be in the store! We're looking forward to it!

#poetry #openmic #fireflybookstore #keepinitkutztown #lehighvalley #berkscounty

27.04.2025 15:02 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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I don’t always cross my paws, but when I do, I’m extra handsome. Oh I also always cross my paws. Happy Caturday.

27.04.2025 01:46 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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I'm in the 2nd half of my final semester at FDU. Time to move more revisions for the 1st half of my middle grade fantasy novel to my lap top.
A light color ink made it hard to see my own edits πŸ˜‚
It'll get to you Prof! Really I will!
#MFACreativeWriting #middlegrade #fantasynovel #fantasywriter

31.03.2025 10:11 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

This book is incredible! My class loved it (2nd grade)!

28.03.2025 00:35 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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My work buddy. He stayed for a while why I worked on revisions on my thesis for my MFA.
#thesis #MFACreativeWriting #MiddleGrade #Fantasy

22.03.2025 21:14 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Wow! You’re writing nonfiction!

16.03.2025 22:38 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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β€œYou don't need a permit to protest in response to breaking news and you don't need a permit to march in the streets or along sidewalks, as long as you're not obstructing traffic or access to buildings.
When you are lawfully present in any public space, you have the right to photograph anything in plain view, including federal buildings and the police.If you believe your rights have been violated, when you can, write down everything you remember, get contact information for witnesses, and take photographs of any injuries.If you get stopped by the police, ask if you're free to go. If they say yes, calmly walk away.If you get arrested, you have a right to ask why. Otherwise, say you wish to remain silent and ask for a lawyer immediately. Don't sign, say or agree to anything without a lawyer present.If you get stopped by a member of the military or any law enforcement office at a protest, you have the right to remain silent or to tell them that you’ll only answer questions in the presence of an attorney β€” no matter your citizenship or immigration status.”

Black graphic with text β€œYou don't need a permit to protest in response to breaking news and you don't need a permit to march in the streets or along sidewalks, as long as you're not obstructing traffic or access to buildings. When you are lawfully present in any public space, you have the right to photograph anything in plain view, including federal buildings and the police.If you believe your rights have been violated, when you can, write down everything you remember, get contact information for witnesses, and take photographs of any injuries.If you get stopped by the police, ask if you're free to go. If they say yes, calmly walk away.If you get arrested, you have a right to ask why. Otherwise, say you wish to remain silent and ask for a lawyer immediately. Don't sign, say or agree to anything without a lawyer present.If you get stopped by a member of the military or any law enforcement office at a protest, you have the right to remain silent or to tell them that you’ll only answer questions in the presence of an attorney β€” no matter your citizenship or immigration status.”

If you’re protesting this weekend, know your rights.

15.03.2025 13:07 β€” πŸ‘ 6459    πŸ” 3945    πŸ’¬ 60    πŸ“Œ 112
Show Up For Our Libraries! By eliminating the only federal agency dedicated to funding library services, the Trump administration's Executive Order is cutting off at the knees the most beloved and trusted of American institutions and the staff and services they offer. ALA American Library Association. #ForOurLibraries

Show Up For Our Libraries! By eliminating the only federal agency dedicated to funding library services, the Trump administration's Executive Order is cutting off at the knees the most beloved and trusted of American institutions and the staff and services they offer. ALA American Library Association. #ForOurLibraries

🚨NEW🚨: Donald Trump is attempting to strip away federal support for libraries. We will NOT let that happen.

Last night the President signed an order to gut the Institute of Museum & Library Services. But together, we know we can show up & defeat it.

Full EO: www.whitehouse.gov/presidential...

15.03.2025 13:41 β€” πŸ‘ 3378    πŸ” 2191    πŸ’¬ 58    πŸ“Œ 235

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