Five years ago, my daughter gave me this note when I was feeling discouraged about querying. Today I get to announce that I have a middle grade book coming out into the world next year.

Motion to change the word palindrome to palidilap.

RT @KarynCurtis21: The back-to-school sales were alluring .Tom's penchant for binders enduring.That number two lead.Went straight to his he….

I’ve never given a flying flip about the vice president of the USA, but when I contemplate the should-have-been possibility vs. the current stuck-with reality, I want to weep.

RT @SydneyDunlap16: Here are some places I'll be sharing RACING THE CLOUDS! If I'm traveling to your area and you're interested in an autho….

Name one food item that is improved by the addition of walnuts.

RT @aslan_magic: Last night I realized I never checked what was the MG book selection for this year’s Global Read-Aloud!! I saw it’s Will’s….

RT @joshfunkbooks: Welp, I still need to clear some space on my bookshelves so it's time for another #giveaway. Want to win these 9 picture….

RT @Bigmike031862G: @ML3democrats No, we're aware, and we agree.

I’m happy to have another story featured on the 50-Word Stories website!

Despite my abysmal WordPress skillz, I have managed to redesign my website with minimal mental breakdowns. If you sign up for my newsletter while you're checking it out, you might be the lucky one who pushes my subscriber count into double digits!

RT @KarynCurtis21: Tom felt that Ms. Taylor was nifty.And became an affectionate Swiftie.'Cruel Summer' on repeat.Had him tapping his feet….

This week’s feature in the Poetry Corner is “Things We Carry on the Sea” by Wang Ping. 💛

icebox plums.I ponder.my humanity. #HaikuSaturday.

Happy Friday! 🤎

RT @joshfunkbooks: Hey, all! My bookshelves are still too full, so it's time for another #giveaway. Want to win these 11 titles (some of wh….

In the past week and a half, one kid moved across the country for her first “real” job, one moved into her first apartment, and one got her wisdom teeth removed. I am done with milestones for this year.

RT @artsylliu: I'm getting close to a fun number of followers. To celebrate, I'm giving away 7 amazing PB and MG books! . To enter, L + RP.….

Good afternoon 🤍

“No need for radio:.We are the news.”.💔.from Forest of Noise, a collection of poems by Palestinian poet Mosab Abu Toha. Thanks to @stefkidlit for the recommendation.

I am so hungry for something real. Conversation. Art. Poetry. A handwritten letter. It hurts to live in the world as it is right now.