Amidst the my pseudo nursing job the past 22 days + (that hijacked everything normal at home and work), I received some good writerly news this week. I can't wait to post a link when it's official!
#writing #lifehappens #writerslife #caregiving #writing community #author

Yay Brandy Bellittera ✨🦥 !!!!!
Great name!!!!!! My kids approve! :)
Great picture too, love those little hands!!!
#giveaway #winner #dragon #chinese #writer slife #kindergarten #education #writingcommunity #picturebooks #writer #author #teacher #reading #culture

Oh my gosh, writing friends and followers.... it's been, and continues to be a time of caregiving for a family member but I love reading my feed in the in-between times to see all your happy news! :) I'll be more present one day...but I'm still checking in from time to time!

My kids are sending me messages through the books they are choosing at the library. They miss having dogs.
#pets #library #books #picturebooks #kids #momlife #reading #WritingCommunity

Sometimes life happens and you have to pivot!
Family wins over work.
Some radio silence from me for a little while.....

I'm thrilled to announce that Brandy Bellittera ✨🦥 is the winner of the Chinese New Year Dragon! Thanks for celebrating my 1 year partnership with Bethany Jett with me!
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📣Special invite to #Kidlit ! Did you miss the Storytime Sprint for TRICKY CHOPSTICKS or want to hear me read + do a Q&A *LIVE*? Join us for a FREE 12 x 12 Challenge Book Chat! Tues, April 2 8pm ET/5pm PT. Sign up here: juliehedlund.lpages.co/book-chat-sylv…
(replay available too if you register)

Great giveaway Vicky Fang !

Heidi McFadzean Laura Polasek Darcie Naslund 🇨🇦 Debut PB coming May 4th 2024

Normal feels SO GOOD after things were so bad. Feeling grateful!

BOOK #giveaway !
A couple days ago I posted an empty book stand. Well, ta-da! Here it is! Would you like a copy? I'd love to send you one! To enter: Like, RT, and leave a comment by EOD March 26 (US only). #SCBWI #easterbasket #kidlit

So proud of my CP Laura Polasek
First place!! Congratulations!
That's amazing!

It was so lovely to meet a #12x12challenge writing friend in person! Her #booksigning Owl's Nest Books had a fabulous turn out! Yay Yewande Daniel-Ayoade for a powerfully written #story about a girl who was mighty to serve!
#writerscommunity #author #writingcommunity #amreading #kidlit

Life threw me the curviest ball. Lots of things are on hold. It happens, just need to trust that the blessings abound and I just can't see it yet....

Writing stories is not the same as writing good stories.
Thank you to the beautiful minds behind the scenes! You help make the magic more magical!
Laura Polasek Darcie Naslund 🇨🇦 Debut PB coming May 4th 2024 Heidi McFadzean
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#teachers and #librarians you have until March 15th to enter! :)

Just in case you needed the reminder for daylight savings! Move your clocks ahead an hour if your region observes it :)

It's International Women's Day.
Let someone in your circle know that you see them and value them!

#women #woman #internationalwomensday #encouragement #internationalwomensday 2024 #special #valueyourself #valuewomen

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I'm on the 2023 Winner's Wall!
Yay #12x12 members!
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@12x12challenge

I'm at 21% of my reading goal for 2024 :)
Are you keeping up with your reading? Share your update!

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I read books that are published recently and long ago and maybe out of print. I would hope that my stories can last many lifetimes! I haven't met a kid that looks at the copyright info to see if it's current. 👀

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