Look at those pollen-filled baskets! 🖤💛🖤💛
'St. Paddy's Day' is usually preferred over 'St. Patty's Day.'
'Paddy' is the shortened form of the original Irish spelling of 'Patrick,' which is 'Pádraig.'
'Patty' is the shortened form of 'Patricia.'
This is fantastic! Can wait to meet you at our RACWI meeting tonight!!!
I submitted! Reading the other entries is awesome!
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I am one of those people who LOVE revision too! But I have been anxious to start this next book for a while.
Anyone else get butterflies when getting ready to start writing a first draft? 🦋 🤗
We all need to hear this- every day. ❤️
12x12 is pretty much the entire reason I have so many picture book drafts and almost 10 of those polished! It's a wonderful and supportive community packed full of amazing craft knowledge. *10/10 always recommend*
Two more days to register for this year!
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1. Literature of the Holocaust
2. Intro to Tap Dance
3. Critical Care Nursing
4. Acting 4
5. Logic
That everything takes longer than you wish it would. And my timeline is different from everyone else's.
Caturday
It’s the little things in life, like winning a cool prize! 🏆💜 Thanks @12x12challenge.bsky.social!!!
Ooohhh, have fun! Unfortunately, I'm missing out this year.
This book absolutely blindsided me. From the gorgeous illustrations to the fascinating peek at history and science from a cave, I was captivated. The beautiful relationship across time and distance was the exquisite cherry on top. 10/10 must read.
This is the dream!😻
Starting the year revising my MG horror novel and getting ready for my picture book mentorship! Let the games begin!
Nonmember registration is open for this Opening Pages workshop with Jackie Kruzie at Focused Artists! If you are ready for some excellent editorial and market feedback on the opening pages of your adult novel, this is for you! Perfect if you plan to query in 2026!
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I checked that one out last week too! Can’t wait to read it.
Yay!! Thanks!!!
Latest picture book library haul!
I love collecting badges. Gamification works well for me! I also love the symmetry of a draft and revision for every month of the year.
Let's gooooo!!!!!!
Not now, haunted Victorian shoes
Any idea when the hopper for the Litter-Robot 5 Pro will be available?
Same. And it won't be the last time either...
That also sounds so soothing.
I second Audiomachine, Nox Arcana, and the Frankenstein soundtrack! There is also a great Dark Film Scores playlist on Spotify.
Tomorrow is festival day!!! Came down and meet your new favorite author! Hope to see you there.
