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Brandy is in her ✨AUTHOR ✨ Era @inkedauthor31.bsky.social · 02/01/2026

STOKED to fill this lil’ bad boy UP!! AND make em’ all come true! 🙌🏼✨😎

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Brandy is in her ✨AUTHOR ✨ Era @inkedauthor31.bsky.social · 01/01/2026

Sup’ 2026. 🤘🏼 I am ready for you. Hope you are ready for ME! #Excelsior #2026 #WordoftheYear

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Brandy is in her ✨AUTHOR ✨ Era @inkedauthor31.bsky.social · 28/12/2025

Girl. I’ll message you all about my healthy obsession. 😘

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Brandy is in her ✨AUTHOR ✨ Era @inkedauthor31.bsky.social · 28/12/2025

Woah. What a year. It’s time for the last Inky Update for 2025. You might learn that I am a complete sucker for romance books, and a certain green-haired pirate, among other things! Happy Reading! www.theinkedauthor.com/so/21PjcIWtT...

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Brandy is in her ✨AUTHOR ✨ Era @inkedauthor31.bsky.social · 07/12/2025

I pray the Lord continues to bless me with opportunities to visit my settings in real-time. This one, was an experience I will NEVER forget. I cannot wait to go back, with my novel in hand. 7/7

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Brandy is in her ✨AUTHOR ✨ Era @inkedauthor31.bsky.social · 07/12/2025

And, even through the awkward introvert that I truly am, was able to make friends with Wil Serrano, the very kind, but strong, bouncer for the bar. Wil, as promised, you will be featured in Mollie’s story, for your patience and kindness. 6/7

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Brandy is in her ✨AUTHOR ✨ Era @inkedauthor31.bsky.social · 07/12/2025

Now, I can add further details to really enhance this scene: the sounds, smells and true ambience—Because I was lucky enough TO BE THERE. And it was just as magical as I had hoped it would be. 5/7

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Brandy is in her ✨AUTHOR ✨ Era @inkedauthor31.bsky.social · 07/12/2025

Well, I can tell you, it WAS amazing to visit, in person!! And I am proud to say, I did a pretty damn good job in my descriptions. All I had to go on where photographs I scoured for the tiniest details, and what I could glean from their website. 4/7

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Brandy is in her ✨AUTHOR ✨ Era @inkedauthor31.bsky.social · 07/12/2025

Naturally, when I was making a list of places she could explore during her own trip to the city, this one piqued my interest—for obvious reasons! It’s rare to find my name out in the wild, spelled ‘correctly’ and related to something as fun and unique as a piano bar. 3/7

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Brandy is in her ✨AUTHOR ✨ Era @inkedauthor31.bsky.social · 07/12/2025

I came across a note that I had made, over a year ago, about one of the special places Mollie finds…Brandy’s Piano Bar. She spots it from a distance, and later, persuades her crew to visit. 2/7

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Brandy is in her ✨AUTHOR ✨ Era @inkedauthor31.bsky.social · 07/12/2025

A few days prior to my recent trip to New York City, I was reviewing my notebook for my adult novel. I knew I wanted to see some of the places my MC, Mollie, would be seeing, and wanted to make a list. 1/7

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Brandy is in her ✨AUTHOR ✨ Era @inkedauthor31.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

My ♥️’s pumping with excitement as submissions roll in! As someone who has struggled with vision impairments all of her life, I would love to see some goodies come in about the uniqueness of our eyes. Even when they do not function properly, they truly are magnificent parts of the human body! 👁️ 👁️

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Brandy is in her ✨AUTHOR ✨ Era @inkedauthor31.bsky.social · 29/11/2025

Our tree is extra ✨special✨ this year… Getting all dressed up with a Sweaty Yeti ornament! 🤞🏼 he dazzles the perfect #Editor soon! #ChristmasTime #SweatyYetiSeries #KidLit #Ornaments #AmWriting

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Brandy is in her ✨AUTHOR ✨ Era @inkedauthor31.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

Submissions are now open for Issue 13: Head, Shoulders, Spleen & Nose! We are looking for #kidlit poetry, stories & artwork about the human body. We accept submissions from writers & artists of all ages. Submit your work here: www.littlethoughtspress.com/submissions @littlethoughtspress.com

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SUBMISSIONS | Little Thoughts

Little Thoughts Press publishes stories, poetry, and artwork for young readers ages ten and under. All submitted material should be aimed at this audience. While writing for children does not need to ...

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Brandy is in her ✨AUTHOR ✨ Era @inkedauthor31.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

Pre-orders are now LIVE! Issue 12: Better Together From grand gatherings, to small, everyday acts of kindness, this collection of poetry, stories and artwork beautifully captures the many ways we work together to make the world a better place. 🤟🏼✨ @littlethoughtspress.com square.link/u/UOWLUcaU

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Brandy is in her ✨AUTHOR ✨ Era @inkedauthor31.bsky.social · 15/11/2025

HOORAY!! It’s HERE & FULL of: 🐻 Bear 🦉 Owl 🤩 Shenanigans 🎸 Guitar Riffs 🪿 DJ Goose. 🐍 🪈 Jazz Flute & MORE! 3️⃣🍻 to @briangehrlein.bsky.social for his newest release! I also met the funny and talented Jen Harney @ the Book Launch Celebration. Um, dream illustrator! @littlebrownyr.bsky.social

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Brandy is in her ✨AUTHOR ✨ Era @inkedauthor31.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

Looking for advice from my #KidLit #Authors #WritingCommunity Have any of you started an LLC? If so…will you please share anything you feel I should know? Thanks!!!

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Brandy is in her ✨AUTHOR ✨ Era @inkedauthor31.bsky.social · 02/11/2025

I know it has been a hot minute…but it’s finally here! The latest Inky Update! theinkedauthor.com/so/40Pf1qyfA...

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Brandy is in her ✨AUTHOR ✨ Era @inkedauthor31.bsky.social · 26/10/2025

2/2 Sloths compensate for poor vision by having a phenomenal sense of smell and a great spatial memory! Their bad eyesight also plays a key role in the sloths slowness. Being legally blind myself, I understand the hassle! My sunglasses are often my very best friend. 😂 😎

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Brandy is in her ✨AUTHOR ✨ Era @inkedauthor31.bsky.social · 26/10/2025

✨ 🦥 Slothy-Tidbit 🦥 ✨ Sloths are blind in bright daylight! They have a very rare condition called rod monochromacy, which means that they completely lack cone cells in their eyes. As a result, sloth eyes are colour-blind. They can only see poorly in dim light. 1/2

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Brandy is in her ✨AUTHOR ✨ Era @inkedauthor31.bsky.social · 20/10/2025

They also remind us that less is more. Sloths master energy efficiency and balance, teaching us lessons about sustainability (and sanity!) in a fast-paced world. It’s no wonder they’ve become both environmental and cultural icons, and even a national symbol of Costa Rica!

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Brandy is in her ✨AUTHOR ✨ Era @inkedauthor31.bsky.social · 20/10/2025

✨ 🦥 Slothy-Tidbit 🦥 ✨ Sloths are more than adorable; they’re ecological superheroes. Their presence signals a healthy, thriving forest. By protecting sloths, we safeguard countless other species, from frogs to beetles, that quietly keep ecosystems alive. #slothlife #slothlove #slothday

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Brandy is in her ✨AUTHOR ✨ Era @inkedauthor31.bsky.social · 20/10/2025

As a proud #Sparkler I was beyond stoked for my newest @nicholassparks gem to arrive this weekend! And with @mnight along for the ride?! Can’t wait to dive into this one. Happy Spooky Season! 📚👻💀 #Remain #NicholasSparks #amreading

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Brandy is in her ✨AUTHOR ✨ Era @inkedauthor31.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

✨ 🦥 Slothy-Tidbit 🦥 ✨ If you challenge a Sloth to an arm-wrestling match… you will LOSE! 💪🏼 🦥 Sloths are 3x stronger than us! From the moment they are born, sloths can lift their entire body weight upwards with just one arm! #DidYouKnow #SlothTober #SlothLove @slothconservation.bsky.social

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Brandy is in her ✨AUTHOR ✨ Era @inkedauthor31.bsky.social · 11/10/2025

As much as I adore bear, and wish I had more of his qualities, I’m honestly more like 🦉… But it wouldn’t hurt for me to add a splash or two of bear! 😉 So...which are you? Are you on team Bear or Owl?! #KidLit #ThisIsNotaSleepyBearBook @briangehrlein.bsky.social

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Brandy is in her ✨AUTHOR ✨ Era @inkedauthor31.bsky.social · 06/10/2025

In addition to drinking milk, they will begin to sample leaves from around mom’s mouth around one week old. This teaches the baby which tree species are safe to eat! 2/2 Happy SlothTober!

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Brandy is in her ✨AUTHOR ✨ Era @inkedauthor31.bsky.social · 06/10/2025

✨ 🦥 Slothy-Tidbit 🦥 ✨ A baby sloth will stay with its mother for 12 months. During that time, it learns essential skills required to survive in the wild. #SlothTober #SlothLife #DidYouKnow 1/2 Art Credit: @carolinabuzio

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Brandy is in her ✨AUTHOR ✨ Era @inkedauthor31.bsky.social · 04/10/2025

But while they move slowly, their race toward extinction is happening fast. Protecting sloths means protecting rainforests, biodiversity, and a way of living more in harmony with nature. Interested in helping? Click below! www.slothconservation.org/donate

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Donate | Join the Cause Now — The Sloth Conservation Foundation

Support sloth conservation efforts with donations, adoption programs, and partnership opportunities to protect and preserve sloths worldwide.

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Brandy is in her ✨AUTHOR ✨ Era @inkedauthor31.bsky.social · 04/10/2025

As herbivores, they help regulate the growth of specific plant species and contribute significantly to nutrient recycling, maintaining the health of rainforest ecosystems. 🌱 Sloths teach us patience, balance, and the art of slowing down - lessons the world needs now more than ever.

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Donate | Join the Cause Now — The Sloth Conservation Foundation

Support sloth conservation efforts with donations, adoption programs, and partnership opportunities to protect and preserve sloths worldwide.

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Brandy is in her ✨AUTHOR ✨ Era @inkedauthor31.bsky.social · 04/10/2025

It’s my ✨favorite✨ time of the year… 🦥🎃 SLOTH-TOBER 🎃🦥 Throughout the month, I will be sharing fantastic facts, quotes, and art…all about these amazing creatures. ✨🦥 Slothy-Tidbit ✨🦥 Sloths play an important role in maintaining the health of rainforest ecosystems. 🧵

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Brandy is in her ✨AUTHOR ✨ Era @inkedauthor31.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

Tis’ true! My entry is officially in! I had so much fun with the words I chose…I can’t wait to read this year’s chuckliest winning entries! Good luck everyone!! 🦖 🫨 #KidLit #WritingCommunity #AuthorsofTwitter #Dinosaurs #KidLitChuckleChallenge

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Brandy is in her ✨AUTHOR ✨ Era @inkedauthor31.bsky.social · 14/09/2025

In light of recent events…there are more reasons than ever to help kids focus on neighbourliness and find hope. My fab editor, Claire Taylor, has pulled together some ideas for contributors to @LTPmag's Better Together issue. Sub deadline is Sept. 22: littlethoughtspress.com/theme

voting/voting rights
post-disaster cleanup efforts
the history behind designated days like Earth Day, Arbor Day, Labor Day (or similar days in other nations outside the US)
kids organizing a bake sale/dance-a-thon/other fundraiser to raise money to support a friend or classmate
a celebration of public libraries as free, safe community spaces
unique, location-specific community projects. What’s something special about your community?
a story about a student-led effort to increase recess time, add school clubs, or get pizza on the lunch menu--anything that takes the idea of collective action and organizing and applies it to kids
helping a classmate who is struggling in class, or is being bullied/ostracized
donating food/toys/school supplies
buddy systems at school
supporting small businesses
young people around the world who have made a difference; visit: myhero.com/child.
local heroes/activists more people should know about

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Jennifer Thomas @jthomasabc.bsky.social · 09/09/2025

I’m happy to be a submissions reader for the next issue of @littlethoughtspress.com. The theme is Better Together! Wondering what to write about? Why not shine a spotlight on one of the young heroes featured on this website? myhero.com/child

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Young Heroes | MY HERO

Young people who did not let their age deter them from their commitment to help make a difference.

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Brandy is in her ✨AUTHOR ✨ Era @inkedauthor31.bsky.social · 08/09/2025

Our submission window is still OPEN! I already have quite a few gems in my inbox. 🤩 Get those stories in!! www.littlethoughtspress.com/submissions?... @littlethoughtspress.com

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Brandy is in her ✨AUTHOR ✨ Era @inkedauthor31.bsky.social · 17/08/2025

2/2 More info here: littlethoughtspress.com/submissions I am excited to dig in and read your work! #KidLit

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SUBMISSIONS | Little Thoughts

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Brandy is in her ✨AUTHOR ✨ Era @inkedauthor31.bsky.social · 17/08/2025

I’m thrilled to be joining the @littlethoughtspress.com team as a Submissions Reader! ✨Issue #12 Better Together ✨Submissions: Aug 18th-Sep 22nd I will be especially 👀 for writing that displays genuine kindness, by supporting someone unexpected; animal rights are always a bonus for me! 😉 1/2

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Brandy is in her ✨AUTHOR ✨ Era @inkedauthor31.bsky.social · 11/07/2025

🍅 dreams of being the next 🎸 when the Garden Band holds auditions. She’s squashed when only veggies are allowed. 🫠 Determined, 🍅 shows that no matter how you slice it-FRUIT ROCKS too! #PB #PlayListPitch #Agented “Fight for Your Right” Beastie Boys open.spotify.com/track/5NLuC70k…

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Brandy is in her ✨AUTHOR ✨ Era @inkedauthor31.bsky.social · 11/07/2025

Thanks!!!! It’s truly a perfect fit. 🥹🎶

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Brandy is in her ✨AUTHOR ✨ Era @inkedauthor31.bsky.social · 11/07/2025

Nikolas thinks his momma is a coloring book and wants to create his own unique art. Together, they show that tattoos are not the only indelible presence we can share. 🧒🏼 🖤 👩🏼 #PB #PlayListPitch #Agented “The Best Day” by Taylor Swift open.spotify.com/track/6ON9UuIq…

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Brandy is in her ✨AUTHOR ✨ Era @inkedauthor31.bsky.social · 11/07/2025

🐒 Niko is a baby chimpanzee processing grief. 🦍 Lyra is a gorilla with a passion for music. 🎶 As a unique bond is formed, Lyra’s song might be the very thing Niko needs most. #PB #PlayListPitch #Agented “You’ll Be in My Heart” by Phil Collins open.spotify.com/track/6LBfozDV…

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Brandy is in her ✨AUTHOR ✨ Era @inkedauthor31.bsky.social · 17/06/2025

In my happy place…Lost in a Book. Only this book is a tad sweeter—because it’s MY BOOK. ✨ 🐉 ✨ #LostinaBook #LostinEdits #Editing #AmWriting #AuthorsofInstagram #ChapterBooks

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