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Daniel Kraus @danielkraus.com · 08/05/2026

I spend YEARS brainstorming and MONTHS outlining and that IS the work. Zero tolerance for this shit.

Silvia Acevedo @silviaacevedo.com · 29/01/2026

How lovely to receive good news. Mail-Order Monsters: Crash Course has advanced to the short list of the Gertrude Warner Awards for middle grade fiction. Whether it advances further or not, I’m grateful for the support. (Link to book in the comments.) If you’ve got good news, please share!

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Silvia Acevedo @silviaacevedo.com · 01/11/2025

Five stars from Reader Views! So thankful, as reviews help others learn about a title and whether it's their jam. If you ever want to leave a review, remember, don't assign yourself a book report. A single sentence on how/why you liked the story is perfect. Thanks from authors everywhere. <3

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Silvia Acevedo @silviaacevedo.com · 21/10/2025

Come on out to this lit fair at the Cotton Exchange in Waterford! Almost 50 authors, with their varied wares, will attend, so you're sure to find something for your holiday gift-giving. Grab a beverage and maybe win a gift card from host Reads by the River Books and Gifts. Info link in the comments.

Come on out to this huge lit fair at the Cotton Exchange in Waterford! Almost 50 authors, with their varied wares, will be there, so you're sure to find something for your holiday gift-giving. Grab a beverage and maybe win a gift card from host Reads by the River Books and Gifts. Info link in the comments. Hope to see you there.

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Silvia Acevedo @silviaacevedo.com · 28/08/2025

My hubby and I had a very fun time being interviewed (if a jokey chat can be called that) on The Morning Blend. The background was awesome, highlighting Jeff's art (@jeffmiracola.com), and Molly and Tiffany are a hoot. Enjoy. www.tmj4.com/shows/the-mo...

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Silvia Acevedo @silviaacevedo.com · 26/08/2025

Hey friends! Today is RELEASE DAY for my latest book, MAIL-ORDER MONSTERS: CRASH COURSE, the story of a ten-year-old boy who’s so desperate for a new best friend that he orders monsters from an ad in the back of an old comic book. Best for ages 7-12. There’s even a little Spanish sprinkled within. 💛

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Silvia Acevedo @silviaacevedo.com · 17/08/2025

Got my proof copies of MAIL-ORDER MONSTERS: CRASH COURSE, and they look GREAT! It's the story of a ten-year-old boy desperate for a new best friend who orders monsters from an ad in the back of an old comic book. Dives into friendship breakups and makeups. Kirkus Reviews’s verdict is to get it! 💛

Photo shows author Silvia Acevedo holding her book, MAIL-ORDER MONSTERS: CRASH COURSE. The cover shows a monster and a robot, each on separate remote-control toy trucks. Behind are three children cheering. Affixed to the cover is a 5-star awards sticker from Readers' Favorite book trade reviewer.

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Silvia Acevedo @silviaacevedo.com · 23/07/2025

Is the red tape our copyright protections?

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Silvia Acevedo @silviaacevedo.com · 15/07/2025

THE HAUNTED STATES OF AMERICA comes out tomorrow 7/15/25 in paperback! Not all hardcovers make it to paperback, so this is exciting stuff: lower price, a bendable format, & perfect ahead of the upcoming Spooky Season. Available anywhere books are sold, but I'll add a link to my local indie. 💙

Graphic shows the cover of the book THE HAUNTED STATES OF AMERICA plus the words, "Fifty-two different stories, fifty-two different authors, endless fright for all ages." Graphic also shows Kirkus Review saying, "An entertaining, fright-filled geographical tour." Book cover shows a monster face over the steps of the USA's Lincoln Memorial.

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Silvia Acevedo @silviaacevedo.com · 16/05/2025

It’s FIVE stars for MAIL-ORDER MONSTERS:CRASH COURSE! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ This is my upcoming book’s first editorial review, and I’m so happy about it. This middle grade fantasy comes this fall in softcover and eBook. Preorder link is below. I hope you’ll order for the young monster-lovers in your life. Haha 🧟‍♂️

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Silvia Acevedo @silviaacevedo.com · 18/03/2025

Hi friends, hope you can swing by for this fun chat in Lake skills, WI. I’ll be in conversation with fellow author and buddy Valerie Biel. 📚🗣️💕

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Silvia Acevedo @silviaacevedo.com · 02/02/2025

Hey gamers, some great new playmats are available starting today. The Jeff Miracola Playmat Collection Kickstarter features iconic Magic: The Gathering images like Raging Goblin, Propaganda, Mulldrifter, and more. The Kickstarter's LIVE. Come look and pledge. www.kickstarter.com/projects/thr...

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Jeff Miracola Playmat Collection

Officially Licensed Magic: The Gathering playmats and more from artist Jeff Miracola

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Silvia Acevedo @silviaacevedo.com · 24/01/2025

One week left of early bird pricing for the Fantasy Art Workshop Illustration Intensive. Come join us and our amazing lineup for a full week dedicated to art, fantasy and otherwise, pro or beginner. Hope to see you there! www.fantasyartworkshop.com/illustration...

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Silvia Acevedo @silviaacevedo.com · 17/01/2025

Only 2 wks left of early-bird prices @ Fantasy Art Workshop's Illustration Intensive, a five-day workshop for aspiring and pro illustrators. Led by award-winning faculty with decades in fantasy/video gaming, editorial, concept art, & kidlit. Learn more: www.fantasyartworkshop.com/illustration...

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Silvia Acevedo @silviaacevedo.com · 12/01/2025

Whoo hoo! Author Amanda Zieba (The Word Nerd) featured my story and another (my favorite) from THE HAUNTED STATES OF AMERICA on her popular YouTube channel. Hope you'll watch and consider ordering a copy (suitable for grades 3 and up). Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=DUuQ... Enjoy. 😀

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Silvia Acevedo @silviaacevedo.com · 11/10/2024

Registration is open for my reading at Boswell Books in Milwaukee (happening during the family-friendly "Downer Ave Haunted Halloween"). Signing up helps Boswell knows how many ghosts and goblins to dispatch. Bwoooooo.... silviaacevedomke.eventbrite.com

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Silvia Acevedo, contributor to THE HAUNTED STATES OF AMERICA

Silvia Acevedo, contributor to THE HAUNTED STATES OF AMERICA, part of Downer Avenue Haunted Halloween

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Silvia Acevedo @silviaacevedo.com · 08/07/2024

THE HAUNTED STATES OF AMERICA releases tomorrow, July 9! That means you can pick up this title for all the shiver-loving readers in your life! Bwaaahahaa... Read more on my blog: www.silviaacevedo.com/uncategorize...

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Spooky Season arrives tomorrow!

Spooky Season arrives tomorrow! The book THE HAUNTED STATES OF AMERICA releases July 9, 2024!

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Silvia Acevedo @silviaacevedo.com · 31/03/2024

One hundred days until the release of THE HAUNTED STATES OF AMERICA, spooky tales from all 50 states + Puerto Rico & D.C. I rep Wisconsin. Early orders = book success, so please preorder! Anywhere books are sold or my local bookstore: tinyurl.com/2casn79x

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Silvia Acevedo @silviaacevedo.com · 14/12/2023

Pricing is now posted on the 2024 Illustration Intensive website. Registration opens January 2, 2024. Read the FAQ section on our website for more details. We have a great line up of guests. Link in comments.

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Silvia Acevedo @silviaacevedo.com · 04/08/2023

Helloooooo good people of Bluesky! Let’s connect and talk about books, art, and creativity all around. Here are my creations. Share yours! :)

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