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Erin Rew @erinrew.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

One of the perks of having a dog is that they force you to step outside in the wee hours and pause for a moment to appreciate the quietness of the dark. #predawn #doglife #weehoursofthemorning #appreciative

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Erin Rew @erinrew.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

I am officially at the my-children-are-off-to-college-and-I-am-spoiling-the-dog age. #dogsofbluesky #dogsarethebest #cotondetuléar #spoilyourdog

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Erin Rew @erinrew.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Happy #caturday! I hope that you find your sunny spot and relish basking in its warmth. #catsofbluesky

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Erin Rew @erinrew.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

What are you doing with your Friday? I am making Audrey II decorations for my front porch. As one does. #fridayvibes #diyhalloween #littleshopofhorrors #audreyII

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Erin Rew @erinrew.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

If I’m not busy writing #kidlit, I’m probably playing with this guy. 😊 What do you do when you're not writing? #picturebook #writingcommunity #amwriting #horsegirl

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Erin Rew @erinrew.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

Tell me you write picture books without telling me you write picture books. #kidlit #kidlitauthor #picturebooks #picturebookauthor #writingcommunity

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Erin Rew @erinrew.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

I have been cleaning out our basement this summer and purging things we no longer need/want, but what exactly am I to do with my college artwork? 🤔 I don't want to get rid of it, but I don't really want to display it either. 😕

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Erin Rew @erinrew.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Have you ever listened to a band so much while going through a traumatic experience that after the event, you can no longer listen to their music because it brings back all the trauma? For me, it was The Dave Matthews Band. I haven't listened to any of their music since 1999.

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Erin Rew @erinrew.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

‘When Stars Are Scattered’ moved me to tears. This incredibly touching and beautifully illustrated book touches on big subjects in a well-thought-out and child-appropriate way. It sheds light on a little-talked-about subject and gives us a personal, firsthand account of life as a refugee. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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Erin Rew @erinrew.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

I never believe a manuscript is truly dead. 🪦 It just needs more revision. And that is why… I solemnly swear I’m using my yummy brain to bring a zombie manuscript back to life. 😊🧟📖 #KidLitZombieWeek

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Erin Rew @erinrew.bsky.social · 30/05/2026

I've been chasing this dream for a long time. #scbwi #kidlit #amquerying

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Erin Rew @erinrew.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

Does anyone else have four different ideas for novels, ranging from YA to Adult thriller, floating around in their head that they can't seem to find the time to start writing? Just me? 🤷‍♀️

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Erin Rew @erinrew.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

I have a great PB manuscript that includes bees and their important role as pollinators. 🐝🌸🌻

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Erin Rew @erinrew.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

Out of 4,450 applications, I was one of only 60 people selected for an Honorable Mention! That feels pretty good. 😊 Thank you so, so much to @kaileipewbooks.bsky.social , @ebonylynnmudd.bsky.social , and @kateallenfox.bsky.social for this much-appreciated validation. #PBRisingStars

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Erin Rew @erinrew.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

Hey! That’s me. It's not a mentorship, but it's something. Thank you @kateallenfox.bsky.social for the nod. 😊🥰 #pbrisingstars

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Erin Rew @erinrew.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

We went to a quilt show over the weekend and I LOVED all of the children’s book and folktale themed quilts. 🥰

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Erin Rew @erinrew.bsky.social · 12/04/2026

Why are there so many water glasses out? There are only 4 of us in this house!

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Erin Rew @erinrew.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

“It’s a bright spot on the moon, and we would like to call it Carroll,” -Jeremy Hansen on Artemis II when asking if they could name a previously unnamed crater on the moon after the Mission Commander’s late wife. 😢

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Erin Rew @erinrew.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

Living on the Mississippi River I find myself frequently studying the trees and water and mist. Making these studies over and over again is an enjoyable way to discover the nuisances of different paints, brushes and even water sources. I’m in my river phase. #watercolor #painting

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Erin Rew @erinrew.bsky.social · 04/04/2026

I do appreciate a good movie reference.

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Erin Rew @erinrew.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

I can’t write BANANAS without whispering B. A. N. A. N. A. S. to myself in my best Gwen Stefani impression. Anyone else?

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Erin Rew @erinrew.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

I submitted a manuscript that is near and dear to my heart to the SCBWI Ann Whitford Paul Award for the most promising fictional picture book competition. I hope they love it as much as I do. 🤞🏼🤞🏼🤞🏼 #SCBWI #picturebook #kidlit

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Erin Rew @erinrew.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

This week's library stack. As a picture book author, I read extensively to educate myself about the market, discover comparable titles, and learn different techniques. Plus, I genuinely enjoy reading well-crafted picture books! 😉🥰 What are you currently reading? #librarystack #amreading #kidlit

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Erin Rew @erinrew.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

Happy St. Patrick’s Day and PB Party Entry Day! ☘️✏️ Though we are on vacation, I woke up bright and early to get my #PBParty submission in this morning. I hope the judges love my story as much as I do. Best of luck to all who enter! 🤞🏼☘️🤞🏼 @MindyAlyseWeiss @SylviaiChen

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Erin Rew @erinrew.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

Yay! I did it. I was on the fence on if I should apply again this year, but I went ahead and took the jump. 🤞🏼 Never stop believing in your work! Never stop trying! #pbrisingstars #pbrisingstarsmentorship

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Erin Rew @erinrew.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

Today, while painting with my daughter who was home from school with the flu, “Do you ever look at a moment and just know a core memory is being made?”🥰

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Erin Rew @erinrew.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

As visions of spring dance in their heads. Actually, I love winter and am sad to see it go, but so it goes, so it goes. 🌻

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Erin Rew @erinrew.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

The kids are back in school and I am finally sitting down to do some revisions. Now… what to do about the husband? 😜🤣 #distractions #snowdayisover #backtowork #amwriting #amrevising #kidlit #pbwriter

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Erin Rew @erinrew.bsky.social · 25/01/2026

When you want to go for a walk, but your paws get cold.

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Erin Rew @erinrew.bsky.social · 24/01/2026

Book + kitty and puppy snuggles = A perfect snowy day activity. #snowyday #snowpocalypse2026

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Erin Rew @erinrew.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

Provisions have been procured. Bring on the storm. #Snowpocalypse2026

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Erin Rew @erinrew.bsky.social · 15/01/2026

Well, I did need a new book bag. How could I pass up on this one? 😍 #richardscary #picturebook #kidlit #writingcommunity

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Erin Rew @erinrew.bsky.social · 31/12/2025

MY YEAR IN A NUTSHELL: 30 Adult Books Read 14 Critique Group Meetings 9 Queries Sent 5 New PB Manuscript Drafts 2 YA Manuscript Beginnings 1 New Critique Group COUNTLESS Revisions And another year survived. #YearInReview #2025wrap #onwardandupward

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Erin Rew @erinrew.bsky.social · 29/12/2025

Twas several days after Christmas when I remembered to post… Merry belated Christmas to all.

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Erin Rew @erinrew.bsky.social · 29/12/2025

I absolutely love snow! Do you love winter or are you a summer person?

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Erin Rew @erinrew.bsky.social · 27/11/2025

Happy Thanksgiving Day! I hope that you are surrounded by those who make you feel loved. If you can’t be with your loved ones, I hope it brings you peace. I am thankful for this wonderful kidlit community that continually inspires and believes in me. #kidlit #writingcommmunity

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Erin Rew @erinrew.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

Wander walking in the Pacific Northwest. ☺️

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Erin Rew @erinrew.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

I have decided to jump back into the query trenches and I have no idea where to begin! #amquerying #kidlit #picturebook

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Erin Rew @erinrew.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

Dear Friends, My daughter’s violin was stolen from our home by a cleaning service and I know that it is a long shot, but I am desperately seeking it.

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Erin Rew @erinrew.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

I made a long term deposit. Pawpaw seeds for my local little seed library. 🥰 #pawpaw #littleseedlibrary

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Erin Rew @erinrew.bsky.social · 02/11/2025

Yesterday we got the call and today we helped transport two beagles from St. Louis to Greenup, Illinois with The Beagle Freedom Project, from their lives of abuse to their furever homes. Godspeed, Jeremiah and Ben. We hope the rest of your days are filled with happiness, safety, and love.

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Erin Rew @erinrew.bsky.social · 21/10/2025

I don’t know who said it, but I remember an author saying that her novel “still smelled like chlorine” to her because she wrote it during her child’s swim lessons. I think about this quote often. I wonder what will my first book will smell like? #kidlit #WritingCommunity

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Erin Rew @erinrew.bsky.social · 21/10/2025

My daughter helped me decorate for Halloween. 🎃🤣 Bottle says “Extra Strong Vodka (Cyanide) So strong you’ll wish you were dead!” 🤣

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Erin Rew @erinrew.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

We moved a year ago and my library card had lapsed. I renewed it this week and the joy this brings me is hard to explain. #Library #kidlit #amreading

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Erin Rew @erinrew.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

It’s #NationalFeralCat day, so here’s a picture of our formerly feral feline, Zeus. Who now lives in the lap of luxury and tells us daily how grateful he is that we converted him from his wild ways with kisses and snuggles.

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