Each morning here, I contemplate all that is good in this world. Then I offer up thanks for that.

Banned Books Week 2024 is about raising awareness and taking action. Here are some events, resources, and ways to get involved in the fight against censorship. ow.ly/qRLv50TpnH9

Expression that’s making me smile today: it sleeps in my soul. It’s what you’d say in Kosovo if you were telling a friend about something you love doing.

Hallmark needs to start making Hallowe’en romances. She’s a gal from the big city seeking a new life in a small town. He’s a mysterious horseman cursed to throw his flaming head at passersby for eternity. And when these two meet one night, sparks, and heads, will fly.

My Dad has texted me every weekday morning for THREE MONTHS asking when he could share the news of my book deal. Today, he could. He camped out at his local diner and made every customer read the announcement 😂. Enjoy some highlights from the group chat:

16 Incredible New Middle Grade Books, September 2024 imaginationsoup.net/middle-grade-b…

🤩This weekend, I get the opportunity to talk about the power of #mindfulness and #natureconnections with a group of Early Years Professionals! 🌿🧘‍♀️ The better we understand and manage our own anxiety, the better we can support the little ones in our lives. 🐝📘

Happy Thursday 💜

The Poetry Bench. 17°C and grey skies. Cattle on the hillside.

Good morning and Happy Thursday!

#TalkLikeAPirateDay #RandomShoutyChicken

Thursday trails🌞

More Thursday trails🌞

You’re invited! Scrawl Books in Reston, VA Saturday, 9/21 at 11am 📚Squawk of Spanish 📚Pepe and the Parade Activities and fun to follow! #HispanicHeritage

A little bit of talent and a lot of hard work can get you a long way. Don’t ever give up on your dream 📚🖤✍🏻

I am planning a girls' weekend with a group of old friends and we are in deep discussions about who is bringing Dijon mustard, and I feel surely this means we are grownups now.

Heya #WritingCommunity, Let’s have a great Friday, where we support each other with a #WritersLift and a #ShamlessSelfPromoFriday. Share all your #Books, #WIPs, #Links, #Websites, #Blogs, #YouTubeChannels, #Podcasts or anything else you want to show off.

Friday is off to a beautiful start. Have a great weekend:) Jack Pond, September 20, 2024. #NewfoundlandandLabrador #explorenl #ShareYourWeather #Nlwx

Happy Friday! The weekend is just around the corner...

Saturday trails🌲