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heatherskinner.bsky.social @heatherskinner.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

I just entered the #FallWritingFrenzy contest (at lydialukidis.wordpress.com) with my 200-word story, THE FALL LEMONADE STAND. Good luck to all who are entering and a huge thank you to @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social @lydialukidis.bsky.social and @ebonylynnmudd.bsky.social for this annual opportunity!

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heatherskinner.bsky.social @heatherskinner.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Pretty sure I hit expert level skater today, LOL-instead of skating in a rink I survived skating a bike trail that involved crossing the road and going downhill! My daughter has the best homeschool group field trips I get to tag along on!

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heatherskinner.bsky.social @heatherskinner.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Love this, congratulations! We voted Backpack, too! 🥳

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heatherskinner.bsky.social @heatherskinner.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

We're catching up on the cam with the play-by-play replay right now. It's cool seeing where the cams are placed and hearing more details about this year's Fat Bear Week info!

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heatherskinner.bsky.social @heatherskinner.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Yes, last year we watched a cute YouTube Flotato compilation (it's up still-screenshot.) Also last year I wrote a choose-your-own-ending PBmanuscript about it including Chunk and Flotato because I feel like no one we talk to about it has heard of it. I love that you follow Fat Bear Week, too!

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heatherskinner.bsky.social @heatherskinner.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Haha! We love Fat Bear Week, too!!! The salmon cam has been cracking us up. It's so much more fun when they have names and not just numbers for voting. Gemma loves Marshmallow this year because of his name.

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heatherskinner.bsky.social @heatherskinner.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Love this-reminds me of The Nightmare Before Christmas.

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heatherskinner.bsky.social @heatherskinner.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Deadlines-critique group meetings, SCBWI workshop opportunities, etc. Helps me fit writing time into my schedule as a priority.

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heatherskinner.bsky.social @heatherskinner.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Congratulations! 🎉 Will you still be hiring an assistant with this move? (I applied 😀)

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heatherskinner.bsky.social @heatherskinner.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Got to go to my happy place today, hope you're all having a good weekend!

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heatherskinner.bsky.social @heatherskinner.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

This is epic and I'd love to hear what the arguments were for both options! My initial gut reaction to those choices is bumper-hope I'm helping you be triumphant!

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heatherskinner.bsky.social @heatherskinner.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

I'm so very stuck in the 90s when it comes to music, LOL! I recently saw Train/Barenaked Ladies/Matt Nathanson in concert, so with those fresh on my mind, I'd recommend their throwbacks-Giants by Matt Nathanson, One Week by Barenaked Ladies, and Meet Virginia by Train.

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heatherskinner.bsky.social @heatherskinner.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Hmm, I didn't get any automated reply. Should I resend it or did the auto reply get turned off to change the previous October message?

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heatherskinner.bsky.social @heatherskinner.bsky.social · 16/05/2026

Oh no, I'm sorry to hear that. If I come across any copywriter opportunity listings I'll let you know. Will be thinking of you and hope you find a lead soon!

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heatherskinner.bsky.social @heatherskinner.bsky.social · 03/05/2026

Gemma and I enjoyed an amazing day yesterday of learning, laughter, games, inspiration, drawing, panels, buying books we're excited to read, and meeting wonderful human beings at the annual Silver Unicorn Bookstore Graphic Novel Festival!

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heatherskinner.bsky.social @heatherskinner.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

While participating in kaitlynleannsanchez.com/march-2026-g... my daughter and I really enjoyed reading Old Friends by Margaret Aitken. My 5-star review: This story is the perfect mix of heartwarming and fun; absolutely love everything about it and will reread it with my child over and over again!

kaitlynleannsanchez.com

March 2026 Giveaway

It’s my birthday month, so I’m giving away 2 critiques for free! Check out my Critiques with Kaitlyn page for the types of critiques I do on the regular. To be entered into the giveaway…

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heatherskinner.bsky.social @heatherskinner.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

Good luck to all who also entered, and thanks to all those involved for making these opportunities possible!

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heatherskinner.bsky.social @heatherskinner.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

I just read the interview and followed and commented to enter the giveaway! Thanks so much for this helpful post and for all the helpful connections you help writers learn about through Literary Rambles posts!

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heatherskinner.bsky.social @heatherskinner.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

Thank you! We drove out to support my niece in a cheerleading competition; their team won 1st place in their division! I gave my daughter the most recent Wings of Fire graphic novel and we played a Valentine's Day would you rather game. How was your Valentine's?

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heatherskinner.bsky.social @heatherskinner.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

Hi! Thanks for offering these question opportunities! What are your thoughts on mentions of additional projects in a query? Is it helpful to know what else authors are working on, also have ready upon request, would like to work on in the future? Or does that muddy up a query?

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heatherskinner.bsky.social @heatherskinner.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

My favorite webinars are about writing humor, different types of formatting and structures, and include submission opportunities with attendance.

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heatherskinner.bsky.social @heatherskinner.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

For Christmas my family got gratitude journals we do together every morning and night now. And during early months of each year I journal lots of writing ideas by participating in challenges including Storystorm, NonfictionFest, and Kidlit Haha Week!

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heatherskinner.bsky.social @heatherskinner.bsky.social · 04/01/2026

I don't plan to attend any in-person conferences, but I always appreciate virtual conference opportunities like PBSummit!

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heatherskinner.bsky.social @heatherskinner.bsky.social · 04/01/2026

I used to love coffee, but now I'm a green tea person.

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heatherskinner.bsky.social @heatherskinner.bsky.social · 31/12/2025

I'm not officially a member, but I feel like I am. I attend your monthly book chats, buy your individual class replays, and attended PB Summit. You help provide a writing community and consistent learning and deadlines to help me with BIC; I motivate by deadlines rather than a routine. Thank you!

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heatherskinner.bsky.social @heatherskinner.bsky.social · 28/11/2025

I hope you had a Happy Thanksgiving today!

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heatherskinner.bsky.social @heatherskinner.bsky.social · 28/11/2025

I hope you had a Happy Birthday recently and a Happy Thanksgiving today!

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heatherskinner.bsky.social @heatherskinner.bsky.social · 06/10/2025

Happy International Dot Day 2025! Replay link: www.youtube.com/live/DUyCN4X...

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heatherskinner.bsky.social @heatherskinner.bsky.social · 03/10/2025

Thanks to all who make this contest possible @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social , @professoraixa.bsky.social , & @lydialukidis.bsky.social & to the prize donors. Good luck to all who enter! Shoutout to my family, critique group, & friends who read my work before I entered! lydialukidis.wordpress.com

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heatherskinner.bsky.social @heatherskinner.bsky.social · 09/08/2025

Nice! I like to crochet and needle felt, never tried cross stitch. Your pattern has so many little details, looks like it will be fun to focus in on-enjoy!

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heatherskinner.bsky.social @heatherskinner.bsky.social · 03/08/2025

Early writing inspiration in my life came from music I listened to as much as it did from books I read. Seeing The Goo Goo Dolls perform songs like Acoustic #3 live this week was so fun & meaningful. Hope you're all getting to experience lasting moments of whatever inspires you this week, too!

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heatherskinner.bsky.social @heatherskinner.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

Your reading corner is beautiful! And, yes, thank you for this nice distraction we all need right now🪴

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heatherskinner.bsky.social @heatherskinner.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

I hear ya! We tried to feed the crows that hang out in our yard with peanuts and ended up feeding squirrels instead! LOL!

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