Reposted by Stacey MoffatNathan Bransford @nathanbransford.com · 10/09/2026Rejections usually tell you little about your book. Agents pass on good books every day because of fit and timing. Unless you receive feedback that resonates with you or two agents tell you the same thing, just treat a rejection as a "not for me" and keep moving. 042
Stacey Moffat @staceymoffat.bsky.social · 10/09/2026“How ridiculous and how strange to be surprised at anything which happens in life.” ~ Marcus Aurelius writerstaceymoffat.substack.com/p/un-eggs-pe...writerstaceymoffat.substack.comUn-eggs-pected Discoveries“How ridiculous and how strange to be surprised at anything which happens in life.” ~ Marcus Aurelius 000
Stacey Moffat @staceymoffat.bsky.social · 24/08/2026…the freedom to explore whatever came up through writing prompts was the real takeaway. writerstaceymoffat.substack.com/p/there-is-a...writerstaceymoffat.substack.comThere is a Season Turn, Turn, Turn“Summer’s lease hath all too short a date” ~ William Shakespeare 000
Stacey Moffat @staceymoffat.bsky.social · 29/07/2026writerstaceymoffat.substack.com/p/turtle-y-a... What kind of wild things have you been up to this summer? New post up on Substack.writerstaceymoffat.substack.comTurtle-y Awesome"Nature whispers secrets to those who listen." ~ Christopher McCandless 020
Stacey Moffat @staceymoffat.bsky.social · 19/06/2026writerstaceymoffat.substack.com/p/we-are-not...writerstaceymoffat.substack.comwe are not alone“Writing is a solitary act but storytelling is never done alone." 000
Stacey Moffat @staceymoffat.bsky.social · 02/05/2026My copy of this beautiful book finally arrived! Taking Turns with Turtles by @sharibecker.bsky.social illustrated by Brittany Lane is a beautiful story about a community of hundreds of volunteers and biologists working together to save sea turtles. 000
Stacey Moffat @staceymoffat.bsky.social · 13/04/2026My good friend Claire Toupin-Gris has organized this wonderful event for educators. Check it out! www.eventbrite.com/e/the-connec... 000
Stacey Moffat @staceymoffat.bsky.social · 13/04/2026The Bear Fairy may not be a run-of-the-mill fairy, but he’s beautiful just the way he is. I love this picture book by Paul Coccia 💫 Illustrated by @fredblunt.bsky.social 🤩 ‘…about acceptance, being yourself and standing up to anyone who tries to diminish your sparkle.’ ✨ 040
Stacey Moffat @staceymoffat.bsky.social · 13/04/2026How AI is giving authentic voices to those who use speech devices. Some disability book recommendations. and…Disability Book Week is April 19-25th. writerstaceymoffat.substack.com/p/authentic-...writerstaceymoffat.substack.comAuthentic Communication“Being heard and understood is one of the greatest desires of the human heart.” ~Richard Carlson 020
Stacey Moffat @staceymoffat.bsky.social · 22/03/2026So nice meeting @alisonmcgauley.bsky.social yesterday at Cambridge Public Library and getting a signed copy of her beautiful book. 130
Stacey Moffat @staceymoffat.bsky.social · 04/03/2026Sharing some love for fellow writers and mentors. @sharibecker.bsky.social @miriamchernick.bsky.social open.substack.com/pub/writerst...open.substack.comGood Things Happening“A little progress everyday adds up to big results.” Satya 010
Stacey Moffat @staceymoffat.bsky.social · 06/02/2026Spotted at my local library ❤️@laurabontje.bsky.social 020
Stacey Moffat @staceymoffat.bsky.social · 14/01/2026How lucky am I that my creative occupation involves learning and reading. A win-win. Bring on the books! An e-mail from Meghan Howe @kidsbookcentre.bsky.social surprised me by doing just that! I won! The entire 2025 CCBC Book Awards shortlist! writerstaceymoffat.substack.com/p/a-winning-...writerstaceymoffat.substack.comA Winning Combination“I’ve learned that I still have a lot to learn.” ~ Maya Angelou 030
Stacey Moffat @staceymoffat.bsky.social · 04/12/2025Middle grade novels in verse. Have you read any? 110
Stacey Moffat @staceymoffat.bsky.social · 04/12/2025writerstaceymoffat.substack.com/p/uni-verse-... ✍🏽New post up on Substack. Uni-verse Aligned 💫 Have you read any novels written in verse? You definitely should! I’m addicted.writerstaceymoffat.substack.comUni-verse AlignedPoetry: the best words in the best order. ~ Samuel Taylor Coleridge 010
Stacey Moffat @staceymoffat.bsky.social · 10/11/2025A ‘living’ architectural sculpture that acts as an ecosystem, a beautiful picture book that draws connections b/w nature’s diversity and our own, and my very first writer’s retreat. It’s all about Making Connections these days. @rozdraws.bsky.social writerstaceymoffat.substack.com/p/making-con...writerstaceymoffat.substack.comMaking ConnectionsThe connections we make in the course of a life—maybe that’s what heaven is. ~ Fred Rogers 020
Stacey Moffat @staceymoffat.bsky.social · 03/10/2025Creation. ✍🏽Appreciation. 📘Imagination. 🤩 Find them now on my new Substack. writerstaceymoffat.substack.com/p/imaginatio...writerstaceymoffat.substack.comImagination at Work“You may say I’m a dreamer. But I’m not the only one.” ~ John Lennon 020
Stacey Moffat @staceymoffat.bsky.social · 25/09/2025An incredible story. I’m so glad @lauramacgregor.bsky.social won. So well deserved. I was feeling all the feels when I read The Invisible Woman. www.cbc.ca/books/litera...cbc.caThe Invisible Woman by Laura MacGregor | CBC BooksThe Waterloo, Ont.-based writer has won the 2025 CBC Nonfiction Prize. 010
Stacey Moffat @staceymoffat.bsky.social · 16/09/2025Thanks so much to Jenny and Arden at Websy Daisy. I absolutely love my new website! Come check it out at staceymoffat.comstaceymoffat.comStacey Moffat: Hearfelt, Humorous Writing for KidsStacey Moffat writes lighthearted, humorous picture books and novels. Woven throughout her stories are themes of connection and belonging. 010
Stacey Moffat @staceymoffat.bsky.social · 07/09/2025The learning curve is steep, but I’m trying. My introductory post is up over on Substack. Check it out, sign up for my newsletter, and join me on my writing journey. writerstaceymoffat.substack.com/p/from-the-d...writerstaceymoffat.substack.comFrom the desk of Stacey MoffatHello readers! 000
Stacey Moffat @staceymoffat.bsky.social · 07/09/2025And such a gorgeous book! I finally rec’d it and More Than Words and I love them both very much.🩷 110
Stacey Moffat @staceymoffat.bsky.social · 08/08/2025Another fabulous interview in Bloom. @louisekinross.bsky.social Thanks for introducing @rozdraws.bsky.social and her fabulous books. Can’t wait to check them out! hollandbloorview.ca/stories-news...hollandbloorview.caAuthor connects disability and ecological diversity'I want kids to know that there isn't just one right way to be. There are different ways of thinking or existing in a body...' 120
Stacey Moffat @staceymoffat.bsky.social · 09/07/2025Loved seeing Anchel and Syona in BLOOM again! Where does the time go? What a great piece. Thank you, Louise. 020
Stacey Moffat @staceymoffat.bsky.social · 10/06/2025Great tips! ❤️ Thank you @leewind.bsky.social scbwi.blogspot.com/2025/06/7-bo...scbwi.blogspot.com7 Books in 21 Years: Lee's Tips on Creating and RevisingThis week's tips are on Creating and Revising – things I wish I'd known back when I was starting out, and that I'm happy to pass along to yo... 141
Stacey Moffat @staceymoffat.bsky.social · 05/06/2025scbwi.blogspot.com/2025/06/poin... This gave me a boost this morning. Thank you @cswild.bsky.social Everything about it-Beautiful!scbwi.blogspot.comPointless Joy! Returning to the heart in our artFor my birthday, my friend gave me a notecard covered with images in fine-tip marker. "Gorgeous!" I cried. This made my brain happy! She w... 241
Stacey Moffat @staceymoffat.bsky.social · 21/03/2025Thank you @wendelinvand.bsky.social for Hope in the Mail, where we get to read “Not the boring stuff, but the parts that pertain to writing and finding silver linings.” 131
Stacey Moffat @staceymoffat.bsky.social · 17/12/2024Thank you! Nice to connect with fellow #teamnovak authors and illustrators last night. 010
Stacey Moffat @staceymoffat.bsky.social · 03/07/2024So cool! @laurabontje.bsky.social and her picture book featuring #pallindromes can be found in her alumni magazine. Yay! WOW! www.queensu.ca/alumnireview...queensu.caA wonderful world of wordplay | Queen's Alumni ReviewDebut picture book by Queen’s grad delivers 'aha' moments for all ages 010
Stacey Moffat @staceymoffat.bsky.social · 04/06/2024I’m a bit behind (2 days) but feeling good about my #1000wordsofsummer today. It’s such a help in the final push to complete the first draft of my middle grade novel. Thank you @jamiattenberg.bsky.social 040
Reposted by Stacey MoffatMarzieh Abbas | Kidlit Author @marziehabbas.bsky.social · 24/03/2024Exactly 2 years between the announcement for AWE-SAMOSAS! and its release (26th March 2024)! I mean, you gotta agree these book babies have a super long gestation period 😜 0102
Reposted by Stacey MoffatMarzieh Abbas | Kidlit Author @marziehabbas.bsky.social · 28/02/2024I'm looking to do some virtual+free author visits to celebrate the upcoming launch of AWE-SAMOSAS from March 26-28th! Being all the way in Pakistan, it's a treat to connect with readers virtually worldwide. Please get in touch for a time slot that suits you: marziehabbas.com/contact/ RTs welcome😊 43515
Stacey Moffat @staceymoffat.bsky.social · 29/02/2024So excited! I just preordered this book written by @laurabontje.bsky.social & illustrated by Emma Lidia Squillari. I’m lucky enough to be in a critique group with Laura & I can’t wait for March 13th when I can get my hands on this beautiful picture book! #canlit #pallindromes #kidlit 0131