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Sara Fujimura @authorsarafujimura.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

🍋Making my fall lemons into lemonade.🍋 Son and I were supposed to leave for Japan today to live with my MIL for 90 days. After way too many plot twists and turns, that plan has officially been canceled. We are bummed and really don't know what the future is going to look like. #authorlife

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Sara Fujimura @authorsarafujimura.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Writers: How do you get your work in front of reputable agents and editors? Thanks to the SCBWI-IL 2026 Fall Harvest online conference, I had a 1:1 with the fantastic Carina Licon from Henry Holt BYR. @scbwi.bsky.social #kidlit #yabooks #writing #authorlife

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Sara Fujimura @authorsarafujimura.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Hey, Green Hills Public Library foodies! I'm headed your way this Saturday. Let's play with our food. #bento #japanesefood #foodies

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Sara Fujimura @authorsarafujimura.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Thank you for another fun (and profitable!) romance book crawl, Milwaukee Book Dragons. Natasha and Destiny at The Well Red Damsel have done it again. I loved the new YA passport stamp rally track this year. And a big thanks to Chris at Camp Bar Tosa for inviting us into his beautiful space. #author

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Sara Fujimura @authorsarafujimura.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Hey, Wisconsin book dragons! Are you going to the Meet Me on North Book Crawl this weekend? If so, you can find me at Camp Bar Tosa. I write sweet YA romance about the first time you fall in love and have your feelings reciprocated. #yabooks #meetmeonnorth #readingcommunity

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Sara Fujimura @authorsarafujimura.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

2020 Phoenix Sara would be amazed by the wonderful opportunities that 2026 Chicago Sara has. It's been a windy road, and this unusual life path has a new twist coming in October. (See my last picture for more details.) #literacy #communitybuilders #youngadultbooks #authorpreneur #Japanesefood

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Sara Fujimura @authorsarafujimura.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

You've taken me to some amazing places, Lil Pandemic Book. Yesterday, you took me into the city to the Harold Washington Public Library for a speech & award. I am so grateful to all the wonderful Illinois librarians who run this contest. #indieauthor #writingcommunity #librarylife #yabooks #chicago

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Sara Fujimura @authorsarafujimura.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Hey, Anime Midwest! I'm all loaded into Artist Alley and can't wait to meet you starting tomorrow. Let's play with our food! As always, if you show me you made bento, then you get a prize. All weekend long! #animemidwest #animecon #chicagoland #bentobox #authorlife

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Sara Fujimura @authorsarafujimura.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

Let's go to Chicago for ALA 2026! I won't be on the floor of the conference, but my lil pandemic book BREATHE will be. Woo hoo! Tonight, I went to the historic Chicago Athletic Association for a special soiree hosted by the Indie Author Project and The Palace Project. #ALA2026 #library #yabooks

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Sara Fujimura @authorsarafujimura.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

Godzilla says your lunch is boring. 😴 Meanwhile, teens at the Elk Grove Village Library (IL) made some artistic, delicious obento today. Everyone had the same boxes, tools, and food to work with, but no 2 bento turned out the same. 🍱😋 #Library #ALA2026 #Librarian #teenprogramming #foodies

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Sara Fujimura @authorsarafujimura.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

Hey, Kermit! Let's do a Summer Reading book signing in Schaumburg! A big thank-you to the @schaumlib for providing 50 copies of my historical novel, BREATHE, to be given away at tonight's outdoor concert. We ran out of copies before the concert ended! #summerreading #library #yabooks

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Sara Fujimura @authorsarafujimura.bsky.social · 31/05/2026

The lions got loose again in downtown Evanston, IL. They brought all the good luck and positive vibes to the Umbrella Arts Festival. We were there repping Team Mixed Asian Fam. Hubby and I were Team Japan on one side of the tent. #mixedasianfam #bicultural #biracial #authorlife #liondance

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Sara Fujimura @authorsarafujimura.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

I had such a good time at the Oak Lawn Public Library teaching teens and adults about making obento that I forgot to take any pictures! This is my newest foodie workshop. Along with general instruction, library patrons got to try at least #library #libraryprograms #theobentolady #bento #foodies

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Sara Fujimura @authorsarafujimura.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

This is what it looks like on the inside.

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Sara Fujimura @authorsarafujimura.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

This is the shobumochi (L) and chimaki (R) she talks about. I look forward to trying these with Son later tonight. We actually sell shobumochi in our store and I just didn't realize it. Doh! #foodies #japaneseculture #sweets

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Sara Fujimura @authorsarafujimura.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

Hey, Oak Lawn Public Library #foodies! What are you doing this Wednesday, 5/6/26? Join me at 6:30 pm. for my newest bento-related workshop, Cute Lunches Every Day. We'll learn how to create quick, artistic, delicious lunches for yourself and/or loved ones with a few simple tips and tricks. #library

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Sara Fujimura @authorsarafujimura.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

A big thank you to YA author, Angelique Burrell who encouraged me to enter. Angelique won the same award in 2023. And a shout-out to my awesome library, Schaumburg Township Public Library. #illinoisauthorproject #indiebooks #indiepublishing #chicagobookstagram #library

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Sara Fujimura @authorsarafujimura.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

Oh my goodness! I won! 🎊 I'm so happy that this little pandemic book is finally finding its audience. The contest is judged by Illinois librarians. Just when I thought I couldn't love Illinois libraries more...🥹🫶. #illinoisauthorproject #indiebooks #indiepublishing #chicagobookstagram #library

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Sara Fujimura @authorsarafujimura.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

Thank you to all the #kidlit creators who joined us tonight. #SCBWI -New Mexico has a bunch of online webinars available for #authorpreneurs. You don't even have to belong to the New Mexico chapter. A big thanks to Susan and Christine for hosting me tonight. Your region is lucky to have you both.

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Sara Fujimura @authorsarafujimura.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

A big thank you to Olivia & the Green Hills Public Library team for hosting the local author fair tonight in honor of National Library Week. We enjoyed sharing our stories with readers. 🫶 #nationallibraryweek #library #authorpreneur #writingcommunity #readingcommunity

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Sara Fujimura @authorsarafujimura.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

Let's celebrate National Library Week at the Green Hills Public Library! I will be signing books and chatting with library patrons on Wed. 4/22/26 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Join us! #nationallibraryweek #findyourjoy #authorlife #writingcommunity #yabooks

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Sara Fujimura @authorsarafujimura.bsky.social · 19/04/2026

After an excellent weekend as Author Sara at the Chicago-North Romance Writers' Spring Fling, it's time to sell some mochi in the sweet shop. BTW, Book Dragon ❤️s mochi. #writerlife #authorlife #bookdragon #mochi #japanesesweets

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Sara Fujimura @authorsarafujimura.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

Hey, Spring Fling Authorpreneur! See you tomorrow (Fri. 4/17/26 at 8:30 a.m.) for my 2-hour master class 7 WAYS YOU ARE LEAVING MONEY ON THE TABLE AT BOOK SIGNINGS. #Author #Writingcommunity #romancebooks #readerevent #chicago @chicagonorthrw.bsky.social

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Sara Fujimura @authorsarafujimura.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

Tonight, the @chicagonorthrw.bsky.social put super agent @ericsmithrocks.bsky.social in the hot seat to answer all our burning publishing industry questions. Thank you, Eric! #agents #romancewriter #yabooks #authorlife #publishing

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Sara Fujimura @authorsarafujimura.bsky.social · 12/04/2026

Related, for my group: I didn't make up Betts's "cultivated collection." This is part of my son's BTS/Stray Kids doodah collection. Art inspired by life.

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Sara Fujimura @authorsarafujimura.bsky.social · 12/04/2026

Thanks for a fun, educational day, SCBWI-IL. Editor Hannah Hill (Delacorte) was the leader of our 7-person writer group. We all shared loglines & the 1st page of our WIP. Where else can you get live feedback on your WIP? #scbwi #writingcraft #writingcommunity #authorlife #kidlit @scbwi.bsky.social

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Sara Fujimura @authorsarafujimura.bsky.social · 12/04/2026

Kyuubi and Chicago's sakura say, "Hey, girl, heeeey!"🌸🌸🌸

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Sara Fujimura @authorsarafujimura.bsky.social · 04/04/2026

Kyuubi and I enjoyed learning how to find international publishing markets this morning. Thanks, co-RA Tanja Bauerle & the awesome SCBWI-AZ team for putting on this thought-provoking webinar. It won't be easy, but at least I know how to start now. #scbwi #kidlit #writerscommunity #yabooks #authors

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Sara Fujimura @authorsarafujimura.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

Psst...It's that time of year again, "Ramily" creators! Thank you for having me, Grayslake Central HS (IL). I enjoyed sharing some writing craft w you and hearing your flash fiction stories. A big 🫶 to the creators who told me about the novels, screenplays, and D&D campaigns they've been working on.

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Sara Fujimura @authorsarafujimura.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

Thank you Illinois libraries for making BREATHE a finalist for this year's award. It means the world to me. 🫶 Are you an indie/hybrid author too living in Illinois? The next award cycle is about to begin. #writerscommunity #authorlife #indiebooks #historicalfiction #library

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Sara Fujimura @authorsarafujimura.bsky.social · 21/03/2026

Want me to work with your school's aspiring authors*? Give me a call. Also, emails work just as well. 😀 *6th through 12th grades

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Sara Fujimura @authorsarafujimura.bsky.social · 21/03/2026

Thanks for inviting me back for your Lit Fest, Tinley Park High School. I enjoyed working with your talented teens today. Kudos to Ms. Yunker and the TPHS team who put this event together. Your community is lucky to have you. #writingcommunity #schoolvisit #authorlife #yabooks #creativewriter

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Sara Fujimura @authorsarafujimura.bsky.social · 08/03/2026

Hey, authorpreneur! Are you attending this year's Women's in Publishing Summit? Want to know how I was able to rebuild my author career (and surpass it!) after moving across the country 3 years ago? The simple answer: Friends and colleagues. Our panel will be sharing actionable tips and

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Sara Fujimura @authorsarafujimura.bsky.social · 08/03/2026

Hey, Chicago Book Dragons, have you been out to B&N Old Orchard's new location yet? It was hopping today. So many teen and younger readers about! It makes my ❤️ happy. It was fun to sign with YA fantasy author Markelle Grabo (and her adorable fox). #books #yabooks #reading #authorlife #skokie

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Sara Fujimura @authorsarafujimura.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

Happy Anniversary Lil Book! You launched 2 weeks before the US went into lockdown in 2020 (1 out of 10, highly DON'T recommend), but you've gone on to do some amazing things. I can't wait to see where we go next. Netflix...cough cough...Hulu? I'm open for another on-the-ice romance adaptation.

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Sara Fujimura @authorsarafujimura.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

It's Hinamatsuri! 3/3 is Girls' Day or Dolls Day in #Japan. A time to celebrate the health, happiness & prosperity for girls. Because we are both foodies & I work PT in a Jpn sweet shop, I bought this special goodie bag for my daughter. #ひな祭り#hinamatsuri #girlsday #mixedasianfam #japanesefood

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Sara Fujimura @authorsarafujimura.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸 Let's start Spring Break early! I'll be signing this Sat. 3/7 from 12-3 pm at the new B&N Old Orchard store in Skokie, IL. 🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸 #springbreak2026 #reading #yabooks #authorlife #booksigning

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Sara Fujimura @authorsarafujimura.bsky.social · 28/02/2026

I am so bummed to miss tomorrow's (2/28) Books & Brews event at Brother Chimp Brewery in St. Charles. I have caught some kind of bug. And though I love to share with readers, you don't want this. 🤒 #readers #authors #occupationalhazards

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Sara Fujimura @authorsarafujimura.bsky.social · 21/02/2026

Don't let my cat's apathy fool you. I took 6 pages of notes during today's @chicagonorthrw.bsky.social workshop on #screenwriting with @audreywilsonauthor.bsky.social. My brain right now...🤯. I've been studying screenwriting off & on for a while now. This was a great kick in the pants. #writer

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Sara Fujimura @authorsarafujimura.bsky.social · 15/02/2026

I was walking along Lake Michigan yesterday with Hubby when we stumbled across...Sparkle Shark! 🦈 #lakemichigan #northwesternuniversity #sparkleshark #shark #authorlife

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Sara Fujimura @authorsarafujimura.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

I went to the @dandelionbookshop.bsky.social in Oak Park last night for an @scbwi.bsky.social IL event. I didn't know they had my books on their shelves. 🥹 Thank you, Jamie and Team Dandelion, for championing Chicagoland authors. We appreciate you.🫶 #indiebookshop #oakpark #books #sweetromance

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Sara Fujimura @authorsarafujimura.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

The 2026 #WinterOlympics start tonight! What's your favorite winter sport to watch? To nobody's surprise, #figureskating is my fav sport, but I will also be glued to the TV for short track #speedskating & #icedancing. We are a house divided. I cheer for Team USA, while Hubs cheers for Team Japan.

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Sara Fujimura @authorsarafujimura.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

It's World Read Aloud Day! Did you know that we're not just reading to little kids today? I read to multiple classrooms of 9th/10th grade students at Foster High School in Richmond, TX. Since the #Olympics start on Friday, I read from EVERY REASON WE SHOULDN’T. @litworld.bsky.social #WRAD #literacy

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Sara Fujimura @authorsarafujimura.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

A big thanks to the Oak Lawn Park District for having me do my bento-making workshop with their special recreation participants. We had a lot of fun together making bento for their loved ones. Kudos to Jacqueline for making it all happen. She's the best! Food is love. 🍱🫶 #bentobox #autism #foodies

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Sara Fujimura @authorsarafujimura.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

A big thank you to super librarian Kat and the Glenview Public Library (IL) writing community for having me speak tonight. I look forward to seeing you at IL bookish events with *your* book (trad or indie!) in the future. #writingcommunituly #library #authorpreneur #tradauthor #indieauthor

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Sara Fujimura @authorsarafujimura.bsky.social · 30/12/2025

Let's play with our food! A big thanks to Susan and the Forest Park Public Library team for having me out tonight to teach my bento-making workshop. I loved working with your community members. Though we all had the same box, tools, & food, no two turned out the same. Itadakimasu! #foodies #library

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Sara Fujimura @authorsarafujimura.bsky.social · 14/12/2025

Thank you to all the readers who braved the intense cold 🥶 today in Chicagoland to come see us at Macushla Brewing Company. We appreciate you! 🫶 A big thanks to Megan, Jacob, and the whole MBC crew for hosting us today. #readers #books #author #brewery

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Sara Fujimura @authorsarafujimura.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

Getting ready for my final author signing event of 2025 at Macushla Brewing Company in Glenview, IL. Enjoy a festive drink, delicious nosh, and an afternoon with some awesome local author friends. I'll be there repping Team YA. #readers #humanmade #authorlife #yabooks #breweryevents

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