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GEARING UP FOR A DOUBLE LAUNCH! I’m nervous. I’m excited. & I’m wondering if this is really REAL… bc in a few months I’ll have 3 published books in the world…AND THAT IS TRULY UNBELIEVABLE 🤯🎉 #5amwritersclub #writingcommunity #author #kidlit #pb #books #publishing

ADDED THE SPARK & THE SPUNK! I had a MAJOR breakthrough on my PB this morning after feedback that it might be too quiet & EPIC line edits. HUGE THANKS to the amazing #editor for the insight that unlocked it✨🗝️ #kidlit #publishing #writingcommunity #5amwritersclub #author

SIGNING A STACK OF MY BOOKS 😭🎉 I can’t wait to do this again in a few short months! Eeeeeek! #writingcommunity #5amwritersclub #author #kidlit #books #clifi #scbwi #publishing #coffee #authorlife

BIG FEELINGS FRIDAY calls for BIG coffee ☕️!! Multiple #editors are LOVING my new ms that is polished & ready for a MAJOR PITCH SESSION this weekend! SEND THE POSITIVITY, PLEASE! 💥 #writingcommunity #kidlit #publishing #author #5amwritersclub #marketing #scbwi #clifi

After 4 years of dreaming, manifesting, and hustling… I GET TO MEET WITH AN EDITOR I’VE ADMIRED SINCE DAY 1 TODAY!!!!!! Wish me luck!! #5amwritersclub #writingcommunity #kidlit #author #publishing #editors #dreambig #coffee

I know the publishing world is INCREDIBLY tough to break into— BUT I’M NOT READY TO GIVE UP. *pic below from my pitch from the car this weekend! Whatever it takes! 💥 #writingcommunity #5amwritersclub #kidlit #author #scbwi #amwriting #publishing #coffee #mg #pb #clifi

I GOT A VISIT FROM A PUBLISHING FAIRY GODMOTHER✨ Out of nowhere, she appeared in my inbox: "I have time. I want to help you. Call me on my cell." So I dropped everything & called... WHERE WILL THIS GO?! AH! #writingcommunity #5amwritersclub #kidlit #author #scbwi #publishing

Waking up to THREE amazing updates from your editor is quite an awesome way to start May 22! 🎉 22 is my lucky number so BRING IT ON, PUBLISHING! What else ya got? 🍀✨ I’m ready. #writingcommunity #kidlit #author #amwriting #5amwritersclub #scbwi #coffee #publishing #pb #mg

PUBLISHING IS WILD 🤯💥 Behind-the-scenes negotiations took place based on another WILD WEEK in #publishing. What will these next few days bring? Stay tuned! 👀 EXCITING! #5amwritersclub #writingcommunity #kidlit #author #amwriting #scbwi #news #coffee

REMINDER: BE KIND TO YOURSELF 🩵 Take a breath & wander into a bookstore. It helps—every. single. time. We got this 💪🏻🫶🏻 #writingcommunity #5amwritersclub #author #kidlit #books #amwriting #publishing #writerslift #coffee

PLEASE FALL IN LOVE WITH THE OCEAN! It’s vast. It’s mysterious. Its depths can fill you with wonder. Writing about our natural world is a DREAM COME TRUE for me 💙 #writingcommunity #5amwritersclub #author #kidlit #ocean #publishing #pb #mg

“REDUCING PLASTIC THAT’S REFRESHING” Epic branding, Delta! There was NO PLASTIC on our flight & the film selection was ON POINT feat. my mentor & partner, Bonnie, of Bonnie Monteleone🎉 BRAVO, BRAVO👏 #5amwritersclub #writingcommunity #kidlit #author #plasticocean #ocean #clifi

BONJOUR FROM FRANCE! 🇫🇷 I will be checking in, only briefly, as I take a MUCH NEEDED vacation w/ my family in the south of France and sailing in Croatia. Publishing will bring some great news this week, I FEEL IT✨ #5amwritersclub #kidlit #writingcommunity #publishing #author

15 yrs ago, Capt. Charlie took a chance on me in Thailand & hired me as his chief stewardess. Today, HE DROVE 2.5 hrs from Italy to Antibes—JUST FOR LUNCH. Pirate tales, tsunami stories, & a true yachtie legend. So thankful. #publishing #writingcommunity #author #kidlit #yachtie

COUNTRY SWAP! Marseille 🇫🇷 ➡️ Split 🇭🇷 Swapping trains for sails ⛵️ & chasing inspiration, relaxation, & island bliss in the Dalmatian islands. Publishing peeps—tap into the vibe and send an offer. I’m listening ✌️✨ #5amwritersclub #writingcommunity #kidlit #author #coffee

CHEERS TO COFFEE ON THE OCEAN! My books are born on the sea and I have had quite a few inspiring moments this trip already 🙏 SENDING YOU JOY AND MOTIVATION TODAY AND EVERYDAY. #publishing #writingcommunity #5amwritersclub #kidlit #author #coffee #books #friyay #authorsofx

OMG, I WAS INTERVIEWED AT A CHILDREN’S BOOK FAIR IN CROATIA 🇭🇷 & I got to meet incredible #authors & #illustrators from all over Europe & hold their beautiful #books. How does this happen??!!🥹😭🥳 Gosh, I love this #writingcommunity 🩷 #kidlit #publishing #5amwritersclub

Sending you my MELLOW YELLOW vibes from Stari Grad, Croatia today. This old town & its mysterious streets have left me feeling: So inspired. So refreshed. So…yellow🍋✌🏻 Wishing you the same, dear writing friends! #writingcommunity #author #5amwritersclub #kidlit #coffee

MEET MY OCTOPUS FRIEND! This morning, I got to play hide-and-seek with a little Mediterranean octopus I named “Mr. Si.” Such a gift that will serve as inspiration for a future silly character in my future #books💙 #kidlit #writingcommunity #ocean #author #publishing #marketing

GOOD MORNING FROM TROGIR! I’m flying home today after a week of sailing—I’m rested, inspired & ready to write. Time away always reminds me that REFILLING THE CREATIVE WELL IS PART OF THE PROCESS! Let’s go! #5amwritersclub #kidlit #author #writingcommunity #coffee #publishing