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Janis Joplin - Jacki Kellum Watercolor Painting - I have written a picture book biography about Janis. I hope to retain some of this looseness and energy in the However, I also want to capture her still blueness, too.

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2020-09-30

WAYWARD SONS is a "Gaaays in Space" New Adult novel.
Neurodiverse cast, strong LGBT themes and family drama, because aliens too can clash with their parents, have medical conditions, quit their job and fall in love. 🏳️‍🌈🚀

Pitch in replies — illustration below by me

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2020-09-26

Ballerina: the Lady Who Rides the Horses - Character Study for my new picture book manuscript: When Pete Stole the Circus. Created in This is a true story about my dad and his dog - set during the Great Depression.

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2020-09-09

Now that I’ve done some massive edits I’m querying again! Hoping to share this guy’s epic story with the world soon 😉 (Art by the talented )

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2020-09-01

Working on my picture book “Magic Inside the Pine” the first story I loved. I will keep working this book until it’s published!

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2020-08-25

Winifred and Merrick in the story I

They're an enemies to lovers slow-burn romance <3

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2020-08-19

Our weekly big list of kid lit links is up (Aug. 7): https://t.co/L4a8P37tl9 Inside: Writing in Different Children's Categories, Processing Critiques, 9 Don'ts for Querying Agents, more. Thanks for the illustration and for the PB

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2020-08-07

my and lot’s of are great to get you going. I’m and querying and looking for an for my my what is your

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2020-08-04

This is me....every day. It's an old comic, but it rings true.

Writing is hard. And I need a new cat.

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2020-07-23

Anne Dawson
Hi! As for me, I'm a bit obsessed with getting kids gestures and feelings down on on a page, either in my own simple stories or someone else's. https://t.co/SEIIuQIZbn annedawsontoo.com

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2020-07-15

GIVEAWAY ANNOUNCEMENT!

Thank you for all the agent love for
& for tuning in to PB Spotlight!

What an AWESOME turn out!

The winner of a query critique by Shari is...



CONGRATS, SUSAN!!!👽

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2020-07-01

*Updated* My Twitter lists of Kidlit/YA editors https://t.co/5aU6f1g4Og & agents who rep kidlit/YA https://t.co/BcrOTcvRBC (Research before querying!)

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2020-06-23

I’m in today, looking for a for my latest ”Santa goes James Bond to save Christmas“ Please retweet to help me in my quest for Management/Representation https://t.co/TqFLK3ml8P

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2020-06-12

𝕼𝖚𝖊𝖊𝖓 𝖔𝖋 𝕱𝖑𝖆𝖒𝖊𝖘
had some character art commissioned to keep myself motivated while querying! enjoy Zafira, fire witch criminal extraordinaire, by the incredibly talented 🥀🔥

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2020-06-12

I can’t buy it -this week- but I’m querying because I’d like to get a more formal ref for a couple of characters but want to get the right fits for them. Second pic is a free ref base but structurally isn’t quite right. I HATE having to give incomplete/inaccurate refs out.

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2020-06-09

If you aren't feeling good enough, and maybe you feel a little lost, maybe stuck, frustrated, and overwhelmed--

I believe in you.

Please, never give up.

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2020-05-23

If any agents are looking for author/illustrators who write character based humorous stories with often anthropomorphic animal characters, I'm building a querylist as I work on new stories. My portfolio: https://t.co/PGcZdA9sGA and instagram:

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2020-05-01

friends! Does it look unprofessional to include 2 different styles of final art in a book dummy? I’ve experimented with 2 styles, (inked and not inked) leaning toward one but open to either. Would LOVE your thoughts.

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2020-03-25