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TK Read @tkreadauthor.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

Excited to be part of this author's panel. If you have ?s on the different ways writers become authors, come out & join us. It's free & there will be a Q&A. This is put on by Southern Breeze, a region of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators. #authors #writers #books

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TK Read @tkreadauthor.bsky.social · 26/03/2025

It’s amazing how a good run can clear your head. I was slowly jogging along when I suddenly realized I’d made a plot point in one of my WIPs way too complicated. #writers #writinglife #runners #books #writingcommunity

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SCBWI Southern Breeze Region @scbwi-sobreeze.bsky.social · 07/02/2025

#pbrisingstars is back. It's a free mentorship, and we've had members participate as both mentors and mentees in this amazing program. Find at more at their website (found in image). Good luck everyone!

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TK Read @tkreadauthor.bsky.social · 17/03/2025

So proud of Lynita Mitchell-Blackwell and #GAWL for spearheading this book. Some great words of wisdom from people smarter than I am in these pages. Check it out! #womenlawyers #lawstudentproblems #lawyers #lawyer #lawstudentlife #law

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TK Read @tkreadauthor.bsky.social · 17/03/2025

Proud to be part of this book by women lawyers by Georgia Association of Women Lawyers Ebook on sale now, hardback 3/29. Benefits #GAWL's programs & services Gift4 #lawyers, #lawstudent, #highschoolgraduation. #lawyer #womenlawyers #lawstudentlife #lawyerlife #lawyering tinyurl.com/pfxfz5t2

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TK Read @tkreadauthor.bsky.social · 17/03/2025

My Lebanese grandpa & Irish Grandma often discussed how their worlds apart homelands have such similar sayings. Happy St. Patrick’s Day, peeps!

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TK Read @tkreadauthor.bsky.social · 08/03/2025

Interesting how if you wait a week or two, your DMs all end up being from deleted accounts, aka why I don’t reply to 99.99% of DMs

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TK Read @tkreadauthor.bsky.social · 25/02/2025

Me too! And looking forward to rooming with you. I love my @scbwi-sobreeze.bsky.social tribe!

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SCBWI Southern Breeze Region @scbwi-sobreeze.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

Anyone considering signing a contract in the #kidlit world will want to check this out. Register here: www.scbwi.org/events/put-i... Find out more about Christyne here: christynewrites.com #SCBWI #amwriting #amillustrating

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TK Read @tkreadauthor.bsky.social · 23/02/2025

“Heavy sigh.” I love her, I really do, but…

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TK Read @tkreadauthor.bsky.social · 20/02/2025

Beta readers feedback in, so I’m back to editing my contemporary Hallmarky romance. #writers #authors #amwriting

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TK Read @tkreadauthor.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

At Georgia Association for Women Lawyers “Lead From Within” To quote Linda Klein: “Take the job nobody wants: You can parlay any lousy assignment into a big break.” and: “Diversity is under attack: Let’s not let anyone take that away from us”

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TK Read @tkreadauthor.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

At @GAWL #womenlawyers Georgia Association for Women Lawyers: East Metro Chapter “Lead From Within” Continuing Legal Education seminar. Speakers on leadership style? Treat others as you would be treated. Wish this was the current prevailing national leadership style.

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TK Read @tkreadauthor.bsky.social · 16/02/2025

The daily fight for the much coveted keyboard space begins. #writers #cats #writingcommunity

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Sandra Proudman @sandraproudman.bsky.social · 11/01/2025

Please Share *Urgent*: The second annual #KidLit4Ceasefire auction is starting in 4 days. At 215 items, would love to get to 300 (please consider donating 🙏🏼). A part of the amount raised will now also go to helping those displaced by the LA fires. airtable.com/appgMC1CTRup...

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Lokrow @lokrow.bsky.social · 11/01/2025

I am participating in the #KidLit4Ceasefire auction! Please check it out and support them! I'm offering a book cover and an art commission which you can see here! www.32auctions.com/organization...

A promotional image for the Kid Lit For Ceasefire auction.

The image advertises an art commission by Krow Nguyen with a sample picture.

A promotional image for the Kid Lit For Ceasefire auction.

The image advertises a book cover art by Krow Nguyen with a sample picture.

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Michelle Cusolito, M.Ed. ❌👑 @mcusolito.bsky.social · 13/01/2025

I donated to the #KidLit4Ceasefire Auction. Perhaps you will, too? I heard that someone is organizing an auction for LA. Of course, I’ll donate to that, too, once it's announced. Until then, we can’t forget that people have been suffering in Gaza for so long. airtable.com/appgMC1CTRup...

Text in image reads: #KidLit4Ceasefire 2025 Auction January 15-31. Donate an item at QR code (https://airtable.com/appgMC1CTRupSRHjj/shrLMGQuoAUpZs2Sh)

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Mara @maraalyse.bsky.social · 13/01/2025

The #kidlit4ceasefire auction begins this Wednesday, January 15, and runs until January 31st. As of my writing this, 222 items are available! See the link in my bio to bid on my donated critiques.

#Kidlit4Ceasefire 2025 Auction announcement. January 15-31st. There is a QR code to donate an item, as well as a URL. There is nothing in this description after the URL. https://bit.ly/kidlit4ceasefireauction2025signups.

Kidlit for ceasefire auction announcement: a query critique from Mara Hollander

Kidlit for ceasefire auction announcement: a first 20 pages critique from Mara Hollander, YA or adult books only

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Jibril Stevenson @jibrilstevenson.bsky.social · 14/01/2025

15-31 Jan, bid on books in all genres and age ranges, artwork, critique packages, mentorships and other literary and artistic items. Proceeds go directly to families in Gaza. #kidlit4ceasefire www.32auctions.com/organization... It's not too late to donate items; scan the QR code for donation form.

#kidlit4ceasefire poster with QR code for donation form.

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Danielle Render Turmaud, PhD @drenderturmaud.bsky.social · 14/01/2025

For months, I’ve watched what’s happening to innocent civilians in Gaza and Israel in horror. Although small, I’m excited to be donating a #PB critique to #KidLit4Ceasefire to support Gazan families in getting much needed resources👇 #writingcommunity 💜 www.32auctions.com/organization...

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Picture Book Critique

Auction item 'Picture Book Critique' hosted online at 32auctions.

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Lynn D. Jung @lynndjungbooks.bsky.social · 15/01/2025

If you're looking for a full manuscript critique for your YA or adult science fiction/fantasy/spec manuscript, I've donated one to #KidLit4Ceasefire ! The auction will run from 1/15 - 1/31 Link: shorturl.at/Arkvg

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Rachael A Edwards 🌙 @rachaelawrites.bsky.social · 15/01/2025

I’m donating a query and first chapter critique for #kidlit4ceasefire 2025 Auction, which will run from January 15 to January 31st! Donation link: www.32auctions.com/organization...

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Laila Sabreen @lailasabreen.bsky.social · 08/01/2025

The #kidlit4ceasefire auction returns next week! Be sure to check out all the amazing offerings and note that there’s still time to donate an item✨ www.32auctions.com/KidLit4Cease...

The text reads “Kidlit4Ceasefire Auction - Query Package from Laila Sabreen”

The text reads “#Kidlit4Ceasefire 2025 auction (January 15-31st)” and includes a link and QR code to donate an item to the auction

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Adib Khorram @adibkhorram.bsky.social · 15/01/2025

Hey hey it's the first day of Kidlit4Ceasfire's 2025 auction! Win a 1-hour AMA with me!! www.32auctions.com/organization...

Auction graphic for Kidlit4Ceasefire Auction. "1 Hour Zoom AMA From Adib Khorram." The Palestinian flag and red, white, and black flowers are in three corners. In the bottom left is a photo of Adib Khorram, a bald man smiling at the camera, wearing a red and gray shirt.

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Arlene Abundis @arleneabundis.bsky.social · 15/01/2025

The 2nd annual #KidLit4Ceasefire auction starts tomorrow and runs through January 31st! I’ve donated a picture book manuscript critique and a signed copy of Into the Mighty Sea. 🫶🏻🇵🇸 www.32auctions.com/organization...

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TK Read @tkreadauthor.bsky.social · 15/01/2025

Thanks @sandraproudman.bsky.social @megbmore.bsky.social & all the donors—there is always a place for compassion in this crazy world. I will be bidding!

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TK Read @tkreadauthor.bsky.social · 10/01/2025

I want to share important, life changing advice it took me 62+ years to learn: Use a spatula instead of a spoon when making scrambled eggs. You are welcome.

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TK Read @tkreadauthor.bsky.social · 10/01/2025

For this one, single day, I’m loving it. It’s been about ten years since we’ve had this much. Snow man will follow

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TK Read @tkreadauthor.bsky.social · 06/01/2025

Planning my calendar out for the year. Super excited for writing conferences with #AtlantaWritersClub & #SCBWI New Year: New goals! #writers #writingcommunity

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TK Read @tkreadauthor.bsky.social · 06/01/2025

@atlantawritersclub.bsky.social Super excited about the upcoming AWC conference in May!

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Louise Blackwick @louiseblackwick.com · 23/11/2024

PRE-ORDERS for "Vivian Amberville - The Book of Chaos" open today for all formats! (eBook, Kindle, paperback, hardback & Mystery Box) All physical books pre-ordered before March 23, 2025 will be SIGNED, with a handwritten LETTER and a FREE Vivian Amberville GOODIE BAG! Pre-order: bit.ly/494Jwig

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Gabino Iglesias @gabino.bsky.social · 15/12/2024

Since we’re talking about how much billionaires suck again, here’s a reminder that your local indie bookstore deserves your business this holiday season. They have gift cards and are happy to mail stuff out. Same goes for @bookshop-org.bsky.social. Buy books. Give books. Support bookstores.

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Jocelyne Gregory @jocelynegregory.bsky.social · 15/12/2024

VIKING, NUN, MURDER, CHICKEN. Tyr's raiding plans go up in flames, Beatrice discovers a hidden royal secret, and murder lurks in the shadows of a Nunnery filled with mysteries and secrets as a snowstorm traps all inside. #HoliPit #A #Q #HI #T ❄️

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Crystal Bayless ✍🏻is writing & editing✍🏻 @crystalbauthor.bsky.social · 15/12/2024

Here is my list for #HoliPit 1. Look Through My Eyes - A Christmas Doll's Story #MG #HF #W ❄️ 2. The Adventures of Marigold and Daisy: Beautiful Butterflies #PB #F #W (Alt text in comments) 3. Luna and the Golden Owl #K #F #W 4. Kingdom of Treasures #YA #F #W Feedback is welcome.

Red background

Top left photo is a tree in front of a bookshelf with presents all by a brick fireplace.
Middle is a lock of mistletoe tied with red ribbon.
Top right photo is an old antique red truck in front of a forest on a road.
Under it says Look Through My Eyes - A Christmas Doll's Story.
In the middle there is a doll with blonde hair, red hooded dress with fur hood, around the neck with a green bow that hangs down, on the arms leading to the hands one is holding a white candle, and at the bottom. The dress also has silver appliques.

To the right of her top photo: white room that has a white fireplace, a frosted tree with red ornaments, red presents, and gnome, a snowman, and a Santa dolls in front of the tree. The sugar cookies. The. Cookies and ornaments laid out on a table
Then kids making cookies. To the left a kid on santas lap. Then presents. Then 4 lit candles in pine wreath. Then a family in a white decorated room.

Bottom middle is a cardinal in a tree in the snow.

Yellow background
Top left photo is blurred in the background with orange butterflies rising from an orange flower.
Top right photo is two little girls standing in a field staring off at the sunset.
Below those it says in orange curly font The Adventures of Marigold and Daisy.
Middle left is a brick two story house in a short black fence off in the distance between two trees behind a small hill of grass with trees behind the house.
Middle right is an extremely wide weeping willow tree in a field.
Below that it says in orange curly font Beautiful Butterflies and there is a bright orange and yellow monarch drawn butterfly with its wings up.
Bottom left is an old woman in a white shirt and dark maroon purple overalls and wearing glasses laying in a lfield of big orange flowers.
Bottom right is a field of red, orange, white, and yellow flowers.

A starry background with gold glitter sides.

Top:

Left - A great horned owl that looks goldish
Middle - an elder and child on a log behind a campfire

Right - looking up at the moon through trees, words be the light in the dark

Middle:

Left - Yellow Sun with Luna and the Golden Owl, below that a quote love is the greatest gift we can give and receive.

Middle - quote everyone you meet has something to teach you

Right - A hunched over witch (all black with a green outline) stirring a cauldron below her is a quote every end is a new beginning

Bottom:

Left- a married couple with arms laced and the bride carrying a bouquet. Groom is brunette, bride is red head, groom in a tux with no jacket and a bow tie, bride is in an a-line off the shoulder sweetheart neckline.

Right- A snowy owl flying

Purple blue and green dragon scale with gold/copper colored outline.

Top to bottom:
Right - A photo in a cave with a garden outside it of a small flying green dragon and girl in a white dress with a flower crown. Then a quote below it, books tell us that not only do dragons exist but they are not always the enemy. Then a bustling city on a river that is gold and blue with pink, blue, and green trees, boats and flying things. Then below a quote show your inner dragon be loving wise and compassionate spit your fire when needed. Then below children all black like shadows in front of a blue, green, and purple background.

Left: in gold Kingdom of treasures, below that a girl in a dark background with a purple dress and crown on the brunette hair. Then the word dream below that. Then below 3 girls red, blonde, black haired, white grey and green dresses picnic in a field. Then below that two shadowed girls hugging with one day at a time to the left of them and you are safe to the right.

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Duane Simolke @duanesimolke.bsky.social · 15/12/2024

In this excerpt from Sons of Taldra, Telius barely survived an attack from an alien shapeshifter. His family and his boyfriend visit him in the hospital. #GaySciFi #QueerSciFi #GayCouple #LGBTQReads #LoveIsLove 🏳️‍🌈🚀📚🪐 www.barnesandnoble.com/w/sons-of-ta... news.drwho-online.co.uk/REVIEW-Sons-...

He carefully leaned over Telius and kissed his dry lips. The smell of burnt flesh lingered, despite the scents of healing ointments and moisturizing lotion. “Argen and
Taldra are both outside, waiting their turn. They might be a little more frantic than me.”

From Sons of Taldra: A Science Fiction Adventure, by Duane Simolke.

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Millie Abecassis @millieabecassis.com · 15/12/2024

SNOW WHITE x THE SEVENTH BRIDE Chased by a jealous superior who wants her dead, Seer Éliane finds refuge in Lady of Clairemont's mysterious house, Sanctuary, among 6 women living as sisters. When the sisters begin to disappear, Éliane must find the truth amid deadly shadows. #HoliPit #WIP #A #F #H

Mock cover for THE SEVEN SISTER. It has a dark teal background, a silvery frame, and an illustration of the sun with an eye in the middle of it.

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Missy Pray @mpray495.bsky.social · 15/12/2024

COOPER’S CHRISTMAS SWEATER When Cooper the dog’s beloved Christmas sweater is accidentally given away, he escapes and follows the sweater’s progress through town but is unable to get his paws on it. On a snowy Christmas Eve, Cooper returns home to find a special holiday surprise. #holipit #PB #WIP

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Danielle Render Turmaud, PhD @drenderturmaud.bsky.social · 12/11/2024

⭐️NEWS!⭐️🤗 In early 2025, I will be launching a new #literarypodcast called You, Me, & the Writing Journey—a podcast that will meet at the intersection of all things literary + mental health #writingcommunity Let's get the news out! Find more info below: danielleturmaud9.wixsite.com/danielle-ren...

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🆂🅷🅴🆁🆈🅻 🆂🆃🅴🅸🅽 she/her @sherylstein.bsky.social · 15/12/2024

DAISY JONES +WE ARE LADYPARTS Director w/autism makes final effort to ID her dad by reuniting her mom’s all-women band (incl 1 aunt she’s never met) 2 shoot a docum'tary. Secrets explode the narrative when band is stranded 2gether & director must face new storyline: her own. #Holipit #A #Q #WF #UP

ticket for the premiere of the fictitious film "sweethearts of the overthrow"

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