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Julie Herman

@juliewrayh.bsky.social
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Plant lover. Pet keeper. Word whisperer. Occasional Cookie Monster. SCBWI, SinC, MFA VCFAWCYA

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Julie Herman @juliewrayh.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
#nationalpoetrymonth Slumbering bear awakes. Tummy rumbles; snores abate. Need! Ginormous! Snack!
Photo of a bear nightlight next to a stickie note with penciled Haiku: Slumbering bear awakes. / Tummy rumbles: snores abate. / Need! Ginormous! Snack!
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Julie Herman @juliewrayh.bsky.social · 06/04/2026
#nationalpoetrymonth
Green sticky note with pencil drawing of a leaved vine surrounding a Haiku: Sticks and stones and leaves / nudged aside by pale green sprouts / unfurling upward.
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Julie Herman @juliewrayh.bsky.social · 03/04/2026
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Julie Herman @juliewrayh.bsky.social · 24/06/2025
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Deb talks about how to be the magic we wish to see in the world. #writingprompts #writerbreadcrumbs
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Dean Gloster @deangloster.bsky.social · 09/05/2025
Happiest of book birthdays to @varianjohnson.bsky.social and @reggiebrownart.bsky.social for LITTLE BIG MAN, a "heartwarming story about the importance of stepping up...and finding time to play." Congratulations!
The cover of picture book Little Big Man, with a father and son brushing their teeth.
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Julie Herman @juliewrayh.bsky.social · 08/05/2025
Deb assigned me two prompts to choose from for April. You may have noticed I skipped those. Mostly, of course, because the second one snagged my attention and I didn’t want to do it. So this month I will again ignore prompt #2 and see what I make of prompt #1. #breadcrumbs #fairytales
White text reading b.read.crumbs: Truth or Dare -- In which Deb dares me to answer a question. The photo in the background is a set of steep whitewashed steps curving upward and to the right. They are set into a row of whitewashed houses. In the center left is a bright yellow door set into a wall, behind which you glimpse a tall palm and the branches of a lemon tree.
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Julie Herman @juliewrayh.bsky.social · 22/04/2025
b.read.crumbs : Truth or Dare Deb and I have changed our focus, prompting more writing fun. (for us, and hopefully for you too.) open.substack.com/pub/deborahz...
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b.read.crumbs : Truth or Dare
Julie and I changed horses in the middle of the creek, moving from fairy tale prompts for our b.read.crumbs posts to Truth or Dare prompts (these come from a card deck provided to attendees at the 202...
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Julie Herman @juliewrayh.bsky.social · 20/04/2025
#nationalpoetrymonth This morning, I stood for awhile at the top of the path, the measure of time counted only by the unfurling leaves of wild lettuce
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Julie Herman @juliewrayh.bsky.social · 11/03/2025
Prepare for March 15th, 2025, a day hereafter to be known as #TheIdesOfTrump Write postcard(s). (Use your own text to support your own viewpoint.) Take a picture and post it on social media, tag it #TheIdesOfTrump ! Spread the word!
Text of image reads: 
First line: March 15th
Image of postcard with the message portion reading thus: You are the worst traitor this country has ever known. You betray us with lies, injustice and by hiring equally treacherous folks to do your bidding. Fire RFK Jr! Fire Musk! Tax Billionaires, including yourself! Be an American!

Address side of the card reads:
President (for now)
Donald J. Trump
1600 Pennsylvania Ave NW
Washington, DC 20500
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The Author Village @theauthorvillage.bsky.social · 03/03/2025
Thank you to @traceybaptiste.bsky.social for creating this useful graphic. Looking for tangible and practical ways to support authors in these challenging times? Here are some ways that require very little heavy lifting and that can have a very big impact.
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Julie Herman @juliewrayh.bsky.social · 03/03/2025
open.substack.com/pub/writerbr... With apologies for not using alt text. This photo will not let me edit it. Came ready-made (and un-editable) from Substack.
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Julie Herman @juliewrayh.bsky.social · 21/02/2025
His damage is done here.
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Callie C. Miller @thesupercallie.bsky.social · 21/02/2025
Here is your reminder that @5calls.org takes all the work out of calling your reps except the part where you actually call. They gather the phone numbers for you based on zip code and have a few bullet points for you to share about concerns, such as the attempt to take over the USPS. Call your reps!
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Samantha M Clark @samanthamclark.com · 21/02/2025
EveryLibrary is deeply concerned by President Trump’s decision to fire the Archivist of the United States, Dr. Colleen Shogan, and the subsequent appointment of a political ally to oversee the National Archives. bit.ly/3EPWmpK Follow @everylibrary.bsky.social to support libraries
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Statement on Independence of National Archives and Records Administration
By replacing independent, nonpartisan leadership with a politically aligned appointee, this administration is attempting to undermine the integrity of our nation’s historical record and the mechanisms...
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Dean Gloster @deangloster.bsky.social · 15/02/2025
5 people were arrested for the murder of a trans man in NY after a month of allegedly torturing him. Meanwhile, thanks to Elon/Felon/GOP, we're no longer even trying to help find missing trans people. This is state-aided genocide. Is that what you Republicans voted for?
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Julie Herman @juliewrayh.bsky.social · 14/02/2025
Empty There is nothing left for me now. I might wish I had made other choices, not jumped in so quickly consumed the promises you made. Now, distorted in directions I never thought possible, I have learned: Beware the chocolate nemesis
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Julie Herman @juliewrayh.bsky.social · 13/02/2025
Friends of Governor Dick Spring Newsletter: mailchi.mp/24aa8eb6184c... #GetOutside #ParkatGovernorDick #MtGretnaPA
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Cusp Of Spring
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Robin Agnew @robinagnew.bsky.social · 09/02/2025
CELEBRATING BLACK HISTORY MONTH & AFRICAN AMERICAN MYSTERY WRITERS: Chassie West began her career writing for young adults. In 1994 published her first full on mystery novel, SUNRISE, writing four books in the series. SUNRISE was nominated for an Edgar, as was book two in the series, KILLING KIN.
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Julie Herman @juliewrayh.bsky.social · 06/02/2025
Press your words upon the page let them be b l o w n a w a y like dandelion fluff Breathe them, cultivate them, share them Many of us need to hear them. Do not bow your head. Press your words, firm, strong upon the page. Let them go, wild, into the world.
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Lyn Fairchild Hawks @lynfairchildhawks.bsky.social · 03/02/2025
The largest data breach in history, according to Heather Cox Richardson. A coup. Take 10 minutes of action today.
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Pragmatic Mom @pragmaticmom.bsky.social · 31/01/2025
44 Children’s Books About Extraordinary Black Athletes buff.ly/44lULPW via @ColoursofUs #ReadYourWorld #ReadYourWorldDay #BlackHistoryMonth #athletes #KidLit
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44 Children's Books About Extraordinary Black Athletes - Colours of Us
Time to celebrate the achievements of some extraordinary Black athletes with our selection of inspiring children's books! Ages 0 to 18.
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Pragmatic Mom @pragmaticmom.bsky.social · 31/01/2025
24 Diverse Jewish Books for Children & Teenagers buff.ly/37wsazB via @ColoursofUs #ReadYourWorld #Jewish #KidLit #ReadYourWorldDay #diversebooks #readinglist
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24 Diverse Jewish Books for Children & Teenagers - Colours of Us
These Jewish children's books present a wide range of characters from different races, cultures, and countries, for all ages.
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Julie Herman @juliewrayh.bsky.social · 29/01/2025
Happy Lunar New Year!
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a person holding a red envelope that says sending love & health
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Karen Krossing @karenkrossing.com · 26/01/2025
An excellent #middlegrade verse novel by #SiduraLudwig for anyone who has not felt at home in their body. In SWAN: THE GIRL WHO GREW, Anna overcomes the aches of her 7-foot body, family worries, bullying and fears to love the body she’s in. Outstanding. Moving. Highly recommended! #CANkidlit 👍🏼📚
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Samantha M Clark @samanthamclark.com · 26/01/2025
#bookbans are about forceably limiting thought for the betterment of some and the control of others. Reading freely is about building an intelligent, empathetic society that thrives together. Which would you choose? #authorsagainstbookbans
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Melissa @melissagayle.bsky.social · 21/01/2025
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I Am an American: The Wong Kim Ark Story
He challenged the Supreme Court on his right to be called citizen—and won. When American-born Wong Kim Ark returns home to San Francisco after a visit to China, he’s stopped and told he cannot enter:...
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VICKI JOHNSON 🏳️‍🌈 @vickijohnsonwrites.bsky.social · 22/01/2025
Important: #kidlit case to be heard by the Supreme Court. Excellent article by @mombian.bsky.social.
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The StoryWilds @thestorywilds.bsky.social · 20/01/2025
We couldn’t agree more. Check our pinned post for details on a book club we’re hosting for NEVER SAY YOU CAN’T SURVIVE
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🎃 Imani Gandy Corn 🎃 @angryblacklady.blacksky.app · 20/01/2025
Oh no. RIP Cecile.
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Julie Herman @juliewrayh.bsky.social · 20/01/2025
How To Fill Your Cup Heat water. Scoop leaves. Add a quarter dropper of sweet. Open your eyes. Birds dart to feeder. Fluttering wild orgy of discovery. Bring warm mug to mouth. Sip hot delight and bright curiosity. Do not let them spill.
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KA Holt @kaholt.bsky.social · 29/12/2024
That’s a real bummer. :( kdvr.com/news/colorad...
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Julie Herman @juliewrayh.bsky.social · 29/12/2024
Plotting… #stickynoteplot @davidmacinnisgill.bsky.social
Paperback book: THE STCKY NOTE PLOT, by Davis MacInnis Gill, resting face down on a blank notebook, open to a fresh page, blue highlighter and freshly sharpened pencil laying on top, ready for inspiration to strike.
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Julie Herman @juliewrayh.bsky.social · 24/12/2024
The convergence in dates for the first night of Hanukkah and Christmas Day is rare: While it happened in 2005, before that we'd have to go all the way back to 1959 to see it again. So yes, Celebrate, no matter what your faith is, it's going to be a great day! #Hanukkamas #Christmakkah
Line drawing of a green evergreen tree with a round red ornament in the upper branches on the left, merged with a blue half-Hanukkiah in the right half of the drawing, with one flame lit on the far right branch. Text reads: Two Traditions. One Wish. Peace on Earth.
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Julie Herman @juliewrayh.bsky.social · 17/12/2024
When your spouse really gets you and gives you the newberry award winners from your year of birth. #happybirthday #newberryaward #kidlit #history
Photo of the Newberry Award book from 1959 and or 60: William S.Burrows NAKED LUNCH and Jean Craighead George’s MY SIDE OF THE MOUNTAIN in front of an old playmobile dollhouse (not from 1960)
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Julie Herman @juliewrayh.bsky.social · 09/12/2024
#morninghappiness Talking with old friends means everything. Thanks Carmela and Mark for making my day brighter.
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a night sky with a quote that says good friends are like stars you don 't always see them but you know they are there
ALT: a night sky with a quote that says good friends are like stars you don 't always see them but you know they are there
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Jacqui Lipton @jacquilipton.bsky.social · 09/12/2024
SAVE THE DATE. I'll be reprising my Zoom webinar on publishing law for authors for San Diego Ink on February 9 (10-12am PST). Here's the info for anyone interested: writeyourstorynow.org/classes-work...
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Publishing Law 101 - San Diego Writers, Ink
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Julie Herman @juliewrayh.bsky.social · 03/12/2024
Imagine my delight (no really!) when I discover that my wip just inserted a story-within-a-story all on its own. FUN! #writinglife
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Karen Krossing @karenkrossing.com · 01/12/2024
I’m posting about my latest workshop at Whale Rock Workshops because their Small Business sale is on this weekend only. Please consider joining me for this small-group offering! More here: whalerockworkshops.corsizio.com/event/6716b5...
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Julie Herman @juliewrayh.bsky.social · 01/12/2024
#smalltownwitch #shortfiction #deborahzadams
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A Small Town Witch Makes Do
micro truth
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Julie Herman @juliewrayh.bsky.social · 24/11/2024
New #writercrush A friend recommended Richard Osmon's Thursday Night Murder Club. At the risk of promoting someone who is already getting a lot of press, I would heartily recommend this one. *The press is deserved* Multiple POV. Set in a retirement center in Britain, and loads of fun. #cozymystery
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Julie Herman @juliewrayh.bsky.social · 29/10/2024
It's been a great hiatus, but dipping my toe back into Bluesky. Now, if only I could figure out this feed thing. Thanks to @debbieohi.com for all the tips, feeds, and general good person actions that helped me navigate back here. (She doesn't even have to know you or vice-versa to be helpful!)
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Karen Krossing @karenkrossing.com · 27/11/2023
Do not miss this fun and heartfelt poetry collection that reads like a verse novel by Rebecca Bendheim with art by Sara Rosa Glickman! So so good! I loved it from the first poem I heard at the July VCFA residency in Writing for Children & Young Adults. ♥️🏳️‍🌈
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Julie Herman @juliewrayh.bsky.social · 16/08/2024
On indefinite social media hiatus while I concentrate on writing. Stay well y’all. #writerslife
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Julie Herman @juliewrayh.bsky.social · 18/06/2024
When your bookgroup comes with a themed cake. #lifeissweet #bookgroup CROSSING: How Road Ecology is Sharing the Future of Our Planet by Ben Goldfarb
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Julie Herman @juliewrayh.bsky.social · 09/05/2024
Cover Reveal for illustrator @marissaarts (& author @lourdesheuer ) new book, #TroopEsme released this August 13th by @penguinkids Pre-order from your favorite local bookstore www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/647155...
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Troop Esme by Lourdes Heuer: 9780735269460 | PenguinRandomHouse.com: Books
Esme always has a plan. A funny and sweet early illustrated chapter book about a problem-solving girl who decides to start her own badge-earning troop . . . and makes a new friend along the way....
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Julie Herman @juliewrayh.bsky.social · 29/04/2024
Yup. That’s where I am right now.
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