Jennifer Phillips

I may have to share this with my brother-in-law from Hawaii. He visited us in Seattle recently and took pictures of our squirrels in the backyard, fascinated with their foraging and tree scrambles. I didn't realize they don't have squirrels, even though I've been to Hawaii several times.🐿

I have a kids book project in development about hair art and Leila's collection was one of my inspirations. I am glad to hear ghe collection items will be preserved.

I'm going all out with this year's costume.

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Hi! My latest blog looks at everyday uses of prototyping.

And enter by Oct. 31 for a copy of “This is a Prototype: The Curious Craft of Exploring New Ideas.”

Good for tackling your own life hacks or if you have a budding inventor kid in your life!

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Matrix showing four quadrants: expedition (low time pressure, high creativity); mission (high time pressure, high creativity); autopilot (low time pressure, low creativity); and treadmill (high time pressure, low creativity).

How does time pressure affect you feeling your creative best? This is something I’m trying to be very mindful about and influence when I can. Here’s a graphic I created and link to my latest blog post exploring the realities and offering suggestions.

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Disability Pride Month Bundle Giveaway Thanks for entering our giveaway! Please fill out this form to enter. One winner will be randomly drawn on August 1, 2025. US only, please.

North Star Editions is giving away a book bundle that includes my hi-lo novel, Walking on Eggshells, plus A Swing for Samara, Prosthetics, Daisy Woodworm Changes the World, and Joey the Good. Send the link to your favorite teacher or librarian before Aug. 1!

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To take my mind off all disturbing domestic and international events, I’m binging America’s Ugliest House episodes. It just somehow helps.

Sharing my latest post, including a short video, on my Substack! jjpseattle.substack.com/p/getting-cr...

Small greenhouse kit next to plants on a shelf

I finally finished my little greenhouse kit that was a holiday present. Fun overall, with a few frustrating moments!

Overheard postal staff repeatedly chastising a man for not using certified mail to send a social services application now lost in the mail.
1. Many people relying on basic public benefits struggle to spare even a few dollars.
2. Not his fault regular postage doesn’t = reliable service.

Sheesh.

Still waiting for mine to arrive. Looking forward to it!

Covers for biographies on Robert Wadlow, Elijah Lovejoy and Nina Kosterina

Giveaway! It feels pretty cool that readers continue to find my backlist of indie children’s biographies about Robert Wadlow, Elijah Lovejoy and Nina Kosterina. As thanks, let’s do a giveaway through June 30. Winners choose one of the books in print or Kindle!

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Ways to Get Unstuck from Everyday Problems - jenniferphillipsauthor.com Do you have everyday problems that could use creative thinking? This post outlines creative problem-solving steps to get unstuck.

Got a new blog post up, all about ways to get creative in tackling everyday sticky life problems. Perhaps I’m the ONLY one dealing with this regularly . . . but I doubt it! jenniferphillipsauthor.com/ways-to-get-...

Looking forward to reading this book, so super happy to see a giveaway opportunity. Throw your name in the virtual hat by 5/5.

Perfect Picture Book Friday: JOAN MITCHELL PAINTS A SYMPHONY: LA GRANDE VALLÉE SUITE Plus Giveaway Happy Perfect Picture Book Friday, dear friends! Today’s author is a wonderful kid lit friend of mine…and we are both part of the New England SCBWI chapter. I love her books…and she has graciously …

Shoutout to my Writing Barn advisor Lisa Roger on her latest book. Take a look! @lisaljrogers.bsky.social

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Just bought Debbie some virtual tea. Thanks for all that you’re doing for us! Consider chipping in if you can.

Best title ever!

I look forward to watching the replay!

Just got my copy in the mail! Thanks to @halligomez-author.bsky.social (also a contributor) for the heads up.

Best thing I heard this week happened while visiting our small neighborhood bookstore: a man came in and shared that it had been a tough week and he needed a new book now! Yes….

Will try to make it. What time is your event?

I need to read this. Thanks for the lead!

YouTube video by Zooniversity1 The Best of Teddy Bear the Porcupine

I read a picture book featuring a grumpy, vocal porcupine character last night in a @thewritingbarn.bsky.social event with agents and editors. Always a bit nerve-racking but great for getting feedback. I'm celebrating with a Teddy Bear the Porcupine fix. Enjoy! m.youtube.com/watch?v=Y4wO...

Took a Kokedama class with one of my daughters. Loved it. www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/gardens-gard...

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Just getting started on Bluesky. Looking forward to making connections as I get settled in!