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KG Mach @kgmachwrites.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Present, Still Missing is one year old 🤗. Help me celebrate and spread the message of this powerful story. #ptsd #mentalhealth #historicalfiction #kidlit

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KG Mach @kgmachwrites.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

I will say this, querying feels better now as a published author. I have more confidence in my letter. Not expecting to get responses right away, but I don't feel timid or intimidated this time. Bring on those rejections, Lit World! I am ready! #amquerying #kidlit #historicalfiction

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KG Mach @kgmachwrites.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

So, if the Cheetoh gets his way, the acronym HOMES many of us use to remember the Great Lakes (Huron, Ontario, Michigan, Erie, Superior) will become the acronym SHAME. Let that sink in.

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Auschwitz Memorial @auschwitzmemorial.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

16 April 1940 | A German Sinti boy, Hans Rosenbach, was born in Egersdorf. In #Zigeunerlager (Gyspy camp) in #Auschwitz II-Birkenau from 15 March 1943. No Z-3261 He perished in the camp on 1 May 1943.

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Auschwitz Memorial @auschwitzmemorial.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

16 August 1941 | A French Jewish boy, Pierre Paul Erdstein, was born in Paris. In December 1943 he was deported to #Auschwitz and murdered in a gas chamber after the selection.

Vintage portrait of a young boy with a prominent collar and a small tuft of hair on top of the head.

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KG Mach @kgmachwrites.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

Each time I prepare to submit pages I revise a little more. Stories grow over time. They get better. Clearer. #amwrititing #amrevising #amquerying

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KG Mach @kgmachwrites.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Namecheap is back online! You can now access my website again!

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KG Mach @kgmachwrites.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Namecheap is still down. (If you are trying to access my website, I am one of millions impacted!)

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KG Mach @kgmachwrites.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

The many hats of the author now include: Tech investigator. Freaked out because my website would not load. Double (and triple) checked everything on my end. The culprit? Maintenance on the hosting platform. *deep breath* #authorproblems

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KG Mach @kgmachwrites.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Just bailed on a book, 1/2 way through, Reason? Characters lacked depth and emotion. Yes, high stakes are important, but without emotional investment, I’m out. #revisinglessons #amreading

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KG Mach @kgmachwrites.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Oh, Lordie. Tangled up in my own tales this morning. 😂 Revising. That's what it's all about! #amrevising

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Auschwitz Memorial @auschwitzmemorial.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

11 August 1905 | A Pole, Ludwik Mroczek, was born in Kęty. A Catholic priest, a Salesian of Don Bosco (SDB). In #Auschwitz from 26 June 1941. No 17340 He perished in the camp on 5 January 1942.

Black and white photo of a seated priest wearing a clerical collar and buttoned-up attire.

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KG Mach @kgmachwrites.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Encouraging rejection! Treating myself to a slice of cake tonight. #amquerying

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KG Mach @kgmachwrites.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Can I just say how much I LOVE writing fairy tales? Seriously. My favorite voice. 😊 #amwriting #fairytales

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Auschwitz Memorial @auschwitzmemorial.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

6 August 1931 | A Czech Jewish girl Eva Redischova was born in Prague. She was a daughter of Arnost & Elsa. On 12 September 1942 she was transferred to Theresienstadt Ghetto. On 23 October 1944 Eva was murdered in a gas chamber at #Auschwitz II-Birkenau. She was 13 years old.

Vintage black and white portrait of a young girl with an earnest expression, wearing an embellished blouse.

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KG Mach @kgmachwrites.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

What kind of writing day is predicted when you spill your coffee twice in ten minutes?😂 #amwriting #folklore

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KG Mach @kgmachwrites.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Super excited for this book out today! THE FIRE SERPENT LEGACY, by Cindy L. Rodriguez, is a fast-paced middle grade contemporary fantasy infused with Brazilian folklore. Click on the link for more information and to read the great early reviews! #kidlit www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-fire-s...

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KG Mach @kgmachwrites.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

Revising a short story today - already trimmed 1,000 words. I can feel it going in the right direction. #amwriting #shortstories #writingcommunity

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P.S. Literary Agency @psliterary.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

"Impatience when writing a book will not serve you well. It's amazing how many writers think all their manuscript needs is a one-time edit. Quality takes multiple rewrites." —Pam Johnson

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Vicky Weber - Agent, Author, Educator 📚 @vickyweberbooks.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Published authors! Lets get a support thread going. 1. Comment below with your book (indie/self or trad) 2. Pick another commenter's book. Read and leave a review. 🥳

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P.S. Literary Agency @psliterary.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

"We're all students of the craft and every book we read is another chance to learn. Read voraciously. And write exactly the kinds of books you like best." —Mindy Mejia

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KG Mach @kgmachwrites.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

hard truths I keep relearning: there are no shortcuts in writing there is no substitute for hard work only the writer can solve the problem But also this: chocolate helps! #amwriting #historicalfiction #amrevising

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Auschwitz Memorial @auschwitzmemorial.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

8 July 1872 | A German Jewish woman Helene Breitbarth was born in Wrocław. She was deported to #Auschwitz from #Theresienstadt Ghetto on 15 May 1944. She did not survive.

Vintage black-and-white photograph of a woman in formal attire, standing with a confident posture. The person is dressed in a long, textured coat with detailed buttons and a high collared blouse underneath.

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Kate McKean @katemckean.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Do you have a Dream Agent? Should you have a Dream Agent? Is having a Dream Agent getting in your own way? New post up at Agents & Books! www.agentsandbooks.com/your-dream-a...

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Auschwitz Memorial @auschwitzmemorial.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

8 July 1941 | A French Jewish boy, Charles Bernat, was born in Paris. In September 1942, he was deported to #Auschwitz and murdered in a gas chamber.

A sepia-toned, vintage photograph of a baby dressed in a thick, quilted winter coat with a hood. The baby looks slightly off to the side with a calm expression. The image shows signs of age, with visible creases and wear.

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Auschwitz Memorial @auschwitzmemorial.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

8 July 1919 | A Pole, Władysław Cieślikowski, was born in Skopanie. He was deported to #Auschwitz on 14 June 1940 from Tarnów in the first transport of Poles to the camp. No. 683 He perished on 3 May 1945 in the Lubeck Bay tragedy.

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Auschwitz Memorial @auschwitzmemorial.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

8 July 1939 | A Polish Jewish girl, Ruzia Fajwlowicz, was born in Czeladź. In May 1943 she was deported from the ghetto in Czeladź to #Auschwitz and murdered in a gas chamber.

A black and white photograph of a smiling girl holding a bouquet of flowers and a teddy

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KG Mach @kgmachwrites.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

By far, the coolest dream I’ve had. I was researching in a library! Guess what I’ve been doing lately?😂😂 #amwriting #historicalfiction

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Auschwitz Memorial @auschwitzmemorial.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

6 July 1931 | Dutch Jewish girl, Esther Engelsman, was born in Amsterdam. She was deported from Westerbork to Theresienstadt ghetto in January 1944, and four months later deported to Auschwitz. She was placed in the family camp for Jews from Theresienstadt. She did not survive.

Vintage black-and-white portrait of a young girl wearing a bow in her hair and a floral dress,

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Auschwitz Memorial @auschwitzmemorial.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

4 July 1902 | Dutch Jew, Heiman Israëls, was born in Leek. He was deported to #Auschwitz in September 1942. He did not survive. His wife Aaltje and their son Levie were deported to the camp three months later. They were murdered in gas chamber after arrival selection.

Vintage wedding photograph of a couple in formal attire, featuring a bride in a veil and floral bouquet and a groom in a suit with a boutonniere

Vintage portrait of a young boy n a formal outfit, looking directly at the camera

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Auschwitz Memorial @auschwitzmemorial.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

2 July 1892 | Jewish man Joseph Schechter, was born in Kropyvnytskyi (today Ukraine). A violinist. In Norway from 1919. First violinist of Bergen Symphony Orchestra. He arrived at #Auschwitz on 1 December 1942 and was registered in the camp. He perished there the next month.

Black and white portrait of a man wearing a suit and tie.

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Alt National Park Service @altnps.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Two people have climbed to the top of the Empire State Building antenna. They are holding a banner that reads: “When the power of love beats the love of power, the world knows peace”

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KG Mach @kgmachwrites.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

You know what? We all need more time at home, watching birds.

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Auschwitz Memorial @auschwitzmemorial.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

19 June 1941 | A Hungarian Jewish boy, Tibi Yaakov Yisrael Veis, was born. In June 1944 he was deported to #Auschwitz and murdered in a gas chamber after the selection.

Black and white vintage portrait of a young baby boy with a topknot hairstyle.

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KG Mach @kgmachwrites.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

Reaching for my Jane Yolen books - many of them signed - to remember and honor the gift she was. Thank you, Jane. Rest in peace, beautiful one. #kidlit #scbwi

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P.S. Literary Agency @psliterary.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

"There are so many different kinds of writing and so many ways to work that the only rule is this: do what works." —Sophy Burnham

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P.S. Literary Agency @psliterary.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Be aware that there are scammers operating online who are impersonating our agents. See 🧵 for full details.

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jen rofé @jenrofe.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

AUTHORS! Do not, without the explicit permission of an illustrator, upload the art from your book into any AI system to create content like trailers for your book. I cannot believe this needs to be said AND HERE WE ARE.

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KG Mach @kgmachwrites.bsky.social · 30/05/2026

Got a bit of poison ivy. Mother Nature decided to help me out with some nice cool weather. 🤗

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KG Mach @kgmachwrites.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

How do you fix a bad day? 2 pots of rosemary 1 pot of thyme 2 types of tomatoes Generous supply of basil and parsley plants. Olfactory senses fully engaged! 🤗 #herbs #gardening

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Stephen G. Rae @stephengrae.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

"We moved from being a part of nature to being apart from nature." ~ Sir David Attenborough

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KG Mach @kgmachwrites.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

Author Event! In the central Connecticut area Saturday, May 23? Stop in and see me for an author event at Barnes and Noble Meriden location from 1-3! #ctauthor #authorevent #historicalfiction #kidlit stores.barnesandnoble.com/event/978006...

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Join us for an in-store event, Author Signing with KG Mach, on Saturday, May 23, 2026.

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KG Mach @kgmachwrites.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

The publicity scams authors receive are sometimes entertaining! The most recent suggested I 'improve my algorithm' by adding key words like 'Psychological Fiction' and 'Gothic Family Saga.' 😂🤣 Reader, my book is middle-grade historical fiction. #amwriting #historicalfiction #kidlit

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KG Mach @kgmachwrites.bsky.social · 18/04/2026

Today and tomorrow!! A pop-up bookstore brought to you by CT Book Festivals. Over 50 local authors across all genres. Westbrook Outlets, Westbrook, CT #ctauthors

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KG Mach @kgmachwrites.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

5 more scenes and this draft is DONE! Woohoo! Started drafting scenes, researching, and percolating six years ago. This story has grown and changed form into something truly extraordinary. I cannot wait to share it with beta readers! #amwriting #historicalfiction

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