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Maria Marshall @mmarshallauthor.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

HAPPY BOOK BIRTHDAY! René Araneda, Julio Antonio Blasco, Lawrence Schimel, & @ebyrbooks #kidlit #patagonia #puma #nonfiction 📚👍

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Roberta Gibson @robertagibson.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

link.amazon/B0fvNQUYT CRIME BEFORE OUR TIME is now available! Don't miss this anthology of historical mysteries from Level Best Books!

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Roberta Gibson @robertagibson.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

My tree is shedding fruit. Do you know what kind of tree it is?

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Roberta Gibson @robertagibson.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Waiting for WriteNow! Conference to start. Great way to start a Friday morning.

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Maria Marshall @mmarshallauthor.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

4 fantastic @steamteambooks.bsky.social authors share their stunning new STEM books releasing in September 2026. www.mariacmarshall.com/single-post/... @katyduffield.bsky.social @lmperdew.bsky.social @noranickumbooks.bsky.social @annmsbooks.bsky.social #kidlit #NF #picturebook #middlegrade 📚👍

Collage of photos of four authors and their NF Books releasing in September.

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Roberta Gibson @robertagibson.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Wavering about becoming a member of @desertsleuths.bsky.social ? Write short stories? Call for entries for Desert Sleuths Anthology #12, SoWest: Extreme Elements. Join before October 1, 2026, to be eligible. Manuscript deadline: January 8, 2027. More information: desertsleuths.com/anthologies/....

Call for entries for Desert Sleuths Anthology #12, SoWest: Extreme Elements.

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Roberta Gibson @robertagibson.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

My favorite writing conference. There is still time to register.

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KarenJameson15.bsky.social @karenjameson15.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Happy #nationalwildlifeday ! Celebrate by sharing animal & conservation books with young readers. A few of mine to get you started. Check out more @steamteambooks.bsky.social ! @andreabrownlit.bsky.social @chroniclekidsbooks.bsky.social @ssedlib.bsky.social @blueslipmedia.bsky.social

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donalee Moulton @donaleemoulton.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

It's almost time!

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Roberta Gibson @robertagibson.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

When I saw this cover in a call for submissions, I wanted to write a story. But I was dreaming, I thought. I only write mysteries. This week Dragon Soul Press made my dream come true. My story will be in ONCE UPON A TALE, to be released on November 30th, 2026, in ebook and paperback formats.

Blue cover for Once Upon A Tale anthology with girl is red cape and white wold in the trees.

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Roberta Gibson @robertagibson.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

What do you think of the cover for the CRIME BEFORE OUR TIME anthology from Level Best Books? I've had a peek at some of the other short stories and so excited mine was included. It's available September 29, 2026 via Amazon. @desertsleuths.bsky.social

Cover image of Crime Before Our Time from Level Best Books

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SinC Desert Sleuths @desertsleuths.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

The WriteNOW! Conference is back with more literary agent pitch sessions, feat. Elizabeth Guthrie (P.S. Literary Agency) & Gina Panettieri (Talcott Notch Literary). Perfect opportunity to network & share your project with publishing pros. DesertSleuths.com/wn-2026 #WritersOfBluesky #AmQuerying #SINC

Desert Sleuths WriteNOW! Conference
Friday/Saturday, September 18 &19, 2026
Virtual: Pitch Sessions, Manuscript Edits, Craft Workshops, Panels, Presentations.

Pitch Sessions featuring Agents Elizabeth Guthrie (P.S. Literary Agency) and Gina Panettieri (Talcott Notch Literary)

Register: DesertSleuths.com/wn-2026

Images: Desert Sleuths and WriteNOW! Conference logos, headshots of the two agents

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STEAMTeamBooks @steamteambooks.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Don’t miss it! WE ARE THE KEYSTONES: ANIMALS THAT HOLD HABITATS TOGETHER releases Sept. 1 from Beach Lane Books. Written by Katy Duffield Illustrated by Hannah Salyer ⭐️School Library Journal ⭐️JLG Gold Standard Selection @katyduffield.bsky.social @hsalyer.bsky.social @simonkids.bsky.social #STEM

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Roberta Gibson @robertagibson.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

desertsleuths.com/wn-2026/ Time to register. Writing advice, opportunities to pitch agents, and more. And you don't have to pack luggage because it's virtual.

Clay Stafford at the WriteNow! conference Friday and Saturday September 18 and 19

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Betsy Bird @fuse8.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Skewed gourds and fearful mice. All-consuming crushes and dark nights of the doggy soul. It's an array of titles coming out in the near future to know about in today's Hippo Park publisher preview. #kidlit 📚👍 afuse8production.slj.com/2026/08/11/p...

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Publisher Preview: Hippo Park (Fall 2026) - A Fuse #8 Production

Skewed gourds and fearful mice. All-consuming crushes and dark nights of the doggy soul. It's an array of titles coming out in the near future to know about!

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Roberta Gibson @robertagibson.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Desert Sleuths August meeting: Cliffhangers: Keep the Pages Turning! presented by Kris Bock Wednesday, August 19th, 6:30 p.m. MST Register at DesertSleuths.com to get your Zoom link. Note: Kris is amazing because her examples come from her own published books. @krisbock.bsky.social

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Jilanne Hoffmann | Kidlit @jilanne.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

From trash to tunes!! Congrats on this creating a fun and engaging STEAM picture book that features....TRASH!!! But not just any trash.... #kidlit #picturebooks #STEAM #STEM

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SCBWI-Ohio North @scbwi-ohionorth.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

CRITIQUE SPOTS STILL AVAILABLE! 2026 SCBWI-IL Fall Harvest Virtual Conference When: Sun, October 4, 9:30-5 PM (optional one-on-one critique sessions take place October 2nd and 3rd) Where: Zoom! Cost: $75 for members ($115 for non-members) @scbwi-illinois.bsky.social #kidlit

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Roberta Gibson @robertagibson.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

When I picked up this beetle to move it off the sidewalk, it squeaked at me (technically called stridulation). Ever hear an insect stridulate?

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Roberta Gibson @robertagibson.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

This was so informative! Now it's time to start carrying out her advice.

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Roberta Gibson @robertagibson.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Do you follow LitLinks? The blog is wonderful place to find #STEAM books for children and great suggestions for educational activities. @candlewickpress.bsky.social @melaniecrowder.bsky.social

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Roberta Gibson @robertagibson.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

WriteNOW! virtual Zoom conference, Friday and Saturday, September 18 and 19, 2026. Presentations, workshops, agent pitches, editor manuscript assessments. More information at www.desertsleuths.com/wn-2026

List of guest speakers and opportunities- website has details

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Patricia Newman @patricianewman.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Dinosaurs. Dragons. Mermaids and unicorns! Jump-start student writing with mythical creatures - a new lesson on #LitLinks. www.patriciamnewman.com?p=13489 #KidLit #STEM #ChildrensBooks #Education @shreevebooks.bsky.social @simonandschuster.bsky.social @steamteambooks.bsky.social

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Roberta Gibson @robertagibson.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

First the rain, then the rain lilies. Seems like they bloom almost overnight.

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Roberta Gibson @robertagibson.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Register for the WriteNow! conference, Friday September 18 and Saturday September 19, 2026. Friday includes opportunities to pitch agents or receive feedback from editors. Saturday is packed with craft and marketing gems. Check our website at desertsleuths.com @jenifferthompson.bsky.social

See Jeniffer Thompson speak about Author Branding at WriteNow! writing conference.

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SinC Desert Sleuths @desertsleuths.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

This coming Wednesday!

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Picture Book Summit @picturebooksummit.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Enter to win a Deborah Underwood Book Bundle! This bundle features 3 of Deborah's fabulous picture books: OUTSIDE IN, THE MAN WHO DIDN'T LIKE ANIMALS & OGILVY! Click: picturebooksummit.co... Ends 7/6/26. Good luck! #amwriting #amreading #kidlit #booksky @underwoodwriter.bsky.social

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Roberta Gibson @robertagibson.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Walking early allows you to beat the heat and see the night-blooming cactus before they close up.

Night-blooming cactus flower against blue sky with puffy white clouds

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Roberta Gibson @robertagibson.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Heard my first cicada singing, right on schedule. Our local cicadas emerge around Father's Day every year. How does something that lives underground most of its life know when it is the best time to emerge? Nature is so amazing!

cicada nymph exoskeleton attached to a tree

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Roberta Gibson @robertagibson.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

So inspired and jazzed up after a lovely weekend communing with some fabulous fellow authors. Can't wait for our @desertsleuths.bsky.social WriteNow! Conference in September.

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Roberta Gibson @robertagibson.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

Do you have a favorite way to plot your story? Do you Save the Cat or take your Hero on a Journey?

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Roberta Gibson @robertagibson.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

Time to sign up for the Sonoran Writers Conference, an in-person event May 9, 2026 in Mesa, AZ. And there I am in the middle of the panel on doing research! www.anthology.org/index.php/sonoran…. @desertsleuths.bsky.social #writingcommunity

Panelists for Sonoran Writers Conference May 9, 2026

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Roberta Gibson @robertagibson.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

Just back from a successful classroom presentation of HOW TO BUILD AN INSECT. Second graders at Meridian Elementary are the best!!!

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Roberta Gibson @robertagibson.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

The cactuses are blooming. Can you tell the one that blooms at noon and the one that blooms overnight? #phoenixgarden #cactus

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Roberta Gibson @robertagibson.bsky.social · 04/04/2026

My short story was accepted by Level Best Books for their upcoming anthology CRIME BEFORE OUT TIME, expected September 2026. This story was fun to write and I'm glad it found a home. I might even consider revisiting the characters. #DesertSleuths #WritingCommunity #Authorsky #Amwriting

My short story set in the Song Dynasty, China, "On the Road to Hongzhou" has been accepted for Level Best Books' upcoming anthology CRIME BEFORE OUR TIME

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Roberta Gibson @robertagibson.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

oin us to discover the Power of the 3-Act Structure with Claire-Dee Lim. Another free and virtual opportunity to learn about the craft of writing, coming Wednesday 4/15/2026 at 6:00 p.m. MST. Register for a link at desertsleuths.com #writingcommunity #writing #amwriting

Desert Slleuths monthly meeting features Power of the 3-Act Structure by Claire-Dee Lim

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Roberta Gibson @robertagibson.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

The Ink & Agave Writing Retreat doesn't start for two weeks, but I've already learned a lot about the craft of #writing #picturebooks. kimtomsic.com/ink-agave/ Can't wait to attend!

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Ink & Agave Writing Retreat » Ink & Agave

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Roberta Gibson @robertagibson.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

youtube.com/shorts/KHvC8.... Being a presenter always brings fantastic surprises. This family had raised painted lady butterflies and decided to bring them by our booth for release.

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Butterfly Release 2026

YouTube video by Mesa Arizona

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Roberta Gibson @robertagibson.bsky.social · 22/03/2026

It felt more like summer at the Spring Equinox celebration at Mesa Red Mountain Library. But we still had a lot of fun.

Shows presenters at Spring Equinox celebration

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SinC Desert Sleuths @desertsleuths.bsky.social · 15/03/2026

Another gorgeous sunny day with book lovers at Tucson Festival of Books! We hope you'll come by booth 426 and check out our literary wares. #TFOB #SINC #Mystery #CrimeFiction #AmReading

Desert Sleuths President Claire A Murray with Desert Sleuths member Anna Dalhaimer Bartkowski stand behind a table full of anthologies and books by our members. Both Claire and Anna have stories in our SoWest: Danger Awaits! Anthology as well as books of their own for sale.

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Roberta Gibson @robertagibson.bsky.social · 15/03/2026

The Tucson Festival of Books is just wrapping up. What a wild and exciting time it was. Thanks to the Tucson chapter of @sincworldwide.bsky.social and @desertsleuths.bsky.social

Tucson Festival of books on University of Arizona campus,

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Roberta Gibson @robertagibson.bsky.social · 07/03/2026

More Trouble in Tucson anthology is now available books2read.com/b/MoreTroubl... #SinC #MysteryWriters #BookSky

More Trouble in Tucson is a new anthology edited by Eva Eldridge, Tucson Sisters in Crime.

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SinC Desert Sleuths @desertsleuths.bsky.social · 14/02/2026

Amazing News! Our SoWest: Danger Awaits! Anthology is a Finalist for the 2026 Derringer Best Anthology Award. Congrats to all of our authors and editors on the nomination!

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Roberta Gibson @robertagibson.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

Learn how to write with audiobooks in mind!

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