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12 x 12 Picture Book Writing Challenge @12x12challenge.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

Happy book birthday to #12x12PB member Rina Singh! 🎉 📚 A PLACE IN THE WORLD illustrated by Chris Pouler and published by @thecreativecompany.bsky.social is available now. Find it here: buff.ly/KvbPSMB #12x12PB #kidlit

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Celeste Ng @pronounced-ing.bsky.social · 28/02/2026

Call your reps about this. Every time a book ban has been overturned or shut down, it's because the vast majority of people who believe in the freedom to read spoke up. Find your reps' info at reps.fyi.

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Kris Bock mystery and romance author @krisbock.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

#NewRelease With her eccentric circle of friends and colleagues, Kate has built a new life—full of mysteries, mayhem, & the occasional stakeout. With humor and high stakes, The Accidental Detective #mystery series proves danger and friendship don’t retire quietly. youtube.com/shorts/Fpj_o... #books

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New Release in the Accidental Detective #mystery series!

YouTube video by Mystery & Romance w/characters you'd like to know

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Kris Bock mystery and romance author @krisbock.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

An Accidental Detective #mystery ebook FREE everywhere! “What’s great about this series is the easy, affectionate relationship between the amateur investigators, ranging from very young to senior people. The humor and teasing are also stupendous.” storyoriginapp.com/collections/... #books #mystery

A book cover shows a motel with a pool in the foreground and tall palm trees behind the building. The title is Someone Murderous at The Midnight Motel, in The Accidental Detective Series by Kris Bock.
To the left, text says “I LOVE this series. It’s so funny but…murderous & the mystery is not messing around.”

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Cynthia Grady @yaya6o9.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

For my mystery loving friends!!

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Kris Bock mystery and romance author @krisbock.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

#BookReviews are coming in for Buried in Betrayal: the Reluctantly Psychic Murder #Mystery 3! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Very well written, holds you on the edge of your chair. Storyline is fantastic which keeps you guessing who done it... Would strongly recommend to everyone." lttr.ai/AoPLR #books

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Cynthia Grady @yaya6o9.bsky.social · 04/01/2026

Veronica— that’s MY resolution. Remember the joy. Reclaim the passion.

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Cynthia Grady @yaya6o9.bsky.social · 04/01/2026

Oh! Thank you! ❤️❤️❤️🎈🎈🎈

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A.J. Irving 🩷💜💙 @ajirving.bsky.social · 27/12/2025

Thrilled to see THE BI BOOK by Cynthia Alonso and me on this list! Thank you! #kidlit #booksky

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12 x 12 Picture Book Writing Challenge @12x12challenge.bsky.social · 28/09/2025

Last Day to join Joyful Book Marketing! Tomorrow night, @juliefhedlund.bsky.social is sharing tips for creating joy-filled strategies for your next book launch. Includes extended replay and extensive handout! Just $25—Don't miss it! www.12x12challenge.c... #amwriting #kidlit #booksky

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Cynthia Grady @yaya6o9.bsky.social · 27/09/2025

One of my last foster hummingbirds hiding amongst my wetlands in winter soon to be a quilt.

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12 x 12 Picture Book Writing Challenge @12x12challenge.bsky.social · 27/09/2025

Let's put the YOU in your #picturebooks for 50% off! Stop writing the stories you think everyone wants & find success writing the ones that only you can tell w/ webinars from Tameka Fryer Brown, Jyoti Gopal, & Cynthia Leitich-Smith. www.12x12challenge.c... Ends 9/29. #amwriting #kidlit #booksky

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Kris Bock mystery and romance author @krisbock.bsky.social · 16/05/2025

Is A Stone Cold Murder (the Reluctant Psychic Mystery book 1) a Cozy Paranormal Mystery? People don’t agree on what makes a mystery “cozy,” but... Read more 👉 lttr.ai/AenUL #books #mystery #paranormal #cozymystery

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Kelsey E. Gross @kelseyegross.bsky.social · 16/05/2025

I'm pleased to announce the fourth #picturebook in the solstice/seasons series! So grateful to collaborate with illustrator Renata Liwska and the team @simonkids.bsky.social/ Beach Lane. #kidlit

Green background with a flower bouquet. Text reads "Spring: A Seasons Story is Coming in 2028! I'm thrilled to continue working with Renata Liwska and the Beach Lane Team on this series!" The clipping from the Publisher's Weekly announcement is shown with both the author and illustrator photos.

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Tanya Konerman, Kidlit Author 📚 @tanyakonerman.bsky.social · 16/05/2025

It’s World Endangered Species Day…here’s a simple way to take action for the beautiful creatures we love! 🌎🐻🐢🐘🐦🦇🦀🐳🦏

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Kris Bock mystery and romance author @krisbock.bsky.social · 02/05/2025

Tule Publishing celebrates Mother's Day w/50% off in the Tule Bookshop! 50% off A Stone Cold Murder, 6 six Accidental Detective humorous #mystery novels, 5 billionaire cowboy #romance novels (so each only $2.50!) to 5/18. At checkout, Code: MOMREADS25 tulepublishingshop.com/search?page=... #books

Five book covers have men with cowboy hats hugging women. The books are in The Accidental Billionaire Cowboys series by Kris Bock
Text says on a background of rolling green hills says: Who wouldn't want to be a billionaire? Turns out winning the lottery causes as many problems as it solves.

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Kris Bock mystery and romance author @krisbock.bsky.social · 30/04/2025

"Author Spotlight: Kris Bock Is back with a New Mystery and a Fun Giveaway!" I'm at @nanreinhardt.bsky.social where I answer: Is A Stone Cold Murder (the Reluctant Psychic Mystery book 1) a Cozy Paranormal Mystery? nanreinhardt.com/author-spotl... #books #newrelease #mystery #Paranormal

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Nancy Hudgins @nancyhudgins.com · 28/04/2025

I’ve enjoyed reading TROUBLEMAKERS IN TROUSERS: WOMEN AND WHAT THEY WORE TO GET THINGS DONE, by @sarahalbee.bsky.social, illus. by Kaja Kajfez, an MG compendium of 21 women rule breakers. I especially like that each biography is longer than a page. Middle schoolers will love it! #nonfictionkidlit

This is a busy cover in shades of blue, blue green orange and orangey-red. Three of the women featured in the book are on the cover. I'm guessing they are Khutulun, a thirteenth century Mongolian, Lakshmibai, an Indian warrior queen, and Harriet Tubman, referred to herein as "Harriet the Spy!"

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Kris Bock mystery and romance author @krisbock.bsky.social · 29/04/2025

Pitches and Queries: What hooks an agent, and a pitch formula: "Don’t bury the heart of your novel under world-building or backstory—lead with the story’s pulse." Read more 👉 lttr.ai/AeIo8 #writing #publishing #amquerying #querying #QueryLetters

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Mary E. Cronin @maryecronin.bsky.social · 29/04/2025

Remembering my dad this morning on his birthday as I drink my Irish tea out of my new mug, celebrating the upcoming publication of my book TRUCKS, BOOTS, AND BELLS. April 29 brought us Dan Cronin, and what a good life he lived. ❤️ Holiday House Books ~fall 2026. @steelworksliterary.bsky.social

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Mug imprinted with PW announcement of TRUCKS, BOOTS, AND BELLS: FIREHOUSE POEMS by Mary E. Cronin, illustrated by Aaron Marin. Holiday House 2026.

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Cynthia Grady @yaya6o9.bsky.social · 23/04/2025

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Kris Bock mystery and romance author @krisbock.bsky.social · 08/04/2025

Writing In No Time: Protect your writing time - Becoming a writer requires commitment. It starts with taking yourself seriously. Read more 👉 lttr.ai/AdXHQ #writing #amwriting #writingcommunity

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Michelle Schaub @schaubwrites.bsky.social · 08/04/2025

Irene Latham joins today's POEM SHARE, free poetry videos by award-winning poets all National Poetry Month Long. A great way to weave some poetry into your day! www.poetryboost.com/2025/04/iren... : @ncte.org @scbwi.bsky.social #kidlit #poetry #NationalPoetryMonth

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Kris Bock mystery and romance author @krisbock.bsky.social · 08/04/2025

Advance reviews are coming in for A Stone Cold Murder! “A Stone Cold Murder is one of the most vivid books I’ve ever read. Kris Bock doesn’t just tell a story—she immerses you in it.” "...both heartwarming and suspenseful." www.goodreads.com/book/show/22... #books #mystery #CozyMystery #booksky

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A Stone Cold Murder (Reluctantly Psychic Murder Mystery…

She hates her gift – but it just might save her… Geolo…

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Paula Whyman @paulawhyman.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

The March issue of the Bad Naturalist newsletter is here, and it has woodcock courting rituals, early blooming native plants, book events, and of course, the Poodle. 🌿

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Marching On

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12 x 12 Picture Book Writing Challenge @12x12challenge.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

🎉 Happy Book Birthday to @angelaphamkrans.bsky.social! 🎉 📚 ANOTHER WORD FOR NEIGHBOR, illustrated by Thai My Phuong and published by @harpercollins.bsky.social, is out now! Check it out here: buff.ly/XDXBlZx

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Cynthia Grady @yaya6o9.bsky.social · 30/03/2025

Where’s Mrs Dalloway going with that ax?

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Cynthia Grady @yaya6o9.bsky.social · 25/03/2025

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Kris Bock mystery and romance author @krisbock.bsky.social · 18/03/2025

Someone Cruel in Coyote Creek (The Accidental Detective Book 3) is only 99 cents for a few more days! “This read grabbed me and kept me reading until finished it in one sitting.” “The story captivated me from the very first page.” tulepublishing.com/series/the-a... #books #reading #mystery #review

A mostly red book cover shows a body falling off a balcony, with a desert scene in the background. The title is Someone Cruel in Coyote Creek, in The Accidental Detective Series by Kris Bock. Text says: The Accidental Detective returns!
Kate Tessler thrived an international war correspondent, but can she survive a deadly fundraising party, a close encounter with a taser, an open mic night, and a hundred-pound dog named Whiskers?
“Readers will … eagerly wait for more sleuthing with Kate and the Coffee Shop Irregulars!” ~Reading is my Superpower

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12 x 12 Picture Book Writing Challenge @12x12challenge.bsky.social · 18/03/2025

Happy Book Birthday to @stephaniegibeault.bsky.social! 🎉 📚DOGS VS. HUMANS: A SHOWDOWN OF THE SENSES, illustrated by Bambi Edlund and published by @owlkids.bsky.social hit shelves today. Get your copy: bookshop.org/lists/this-m...

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Susan Wroble @susanwroble.bsky.social · 18/03/2025

For the lovers of lyrical #NF #Kidlit, there’s a giveaway and review of SALAMANDER SONG by Ginny Neil and @charli-vee.bsky.social on @kathymt.bsky.social’s Writing and Illustrating blog. Can’t wait to read this one! kathytemean.wordpress.com/2025/03/18/b...

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Book Giveaway: SALAMANDER SONG by Ginny Neil

HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Ginny Neil has a new nonfiction picture book, SALAMANDER SONG, illustrated by Charli Vince and published by Tilbury House, so we are celebrating its March 18, 2025 birthday. Tilbury…

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New Mexico Nomad @newmexiconomad.com · 18/03/2025

New Mexico Nomad #Nature | The Rio Grande is the fifth longest river in North America and the 20th longest in the world, flowing from Colorado to the Gulf of Mexico. Demand for the water, combined with #drought, means it doesn't always make it to the Gulf anymore.

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New Mexico Nomad Nature : The Río Grande

The Rio Grande is the fifth longest river in North America and the 20th longest in the world, flowing from Colorado to the Gulf of Mexico.

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Cynthia Grady @yaya6o9.bsky.social · 17/03/2025

I’m looking forward to this one!

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Kris Bock mystery and romance author @krisbock.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

Voice recognition mistake of the day: Most writers are harmless. (Most *spiders* are harmless, though the other is also true - we'll only kill you in our books.) tulepublishing.com/authors/kris... #books #mystery

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Kris Bock mystery and romance author @krisbock.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

Character Struggles: Keep them Exciting - "Simply moving that scene to a different location was enough to make it much more dramatic or allow me to rewrite it in a more dramatic way." Read more 👉 lttr.ai/AcSrR #writing #amwriting #writingcommunity

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Kris Bock mystery and romance author @krisbock.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

Someone Cruel in Coyote Creek (The Accidental Detective) is only 99 cents! “This series is so enjoyable and funny too. If you enjoy suspense, mystery and a little romance along with a lotta laughs, you will enjoy this book.” #bookreview tulepublishing.com/series/the-a... #books #mystery #reading

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Cynthia Grady @yaya6o9.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

Massachusetts friends! Check this out!

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