“Writing is a pretend career for people who just want a sophisticated excuse for not exercising.” mcsweeneys.net/articles/if-yo…

Roses are red. In sunlight they thrive.

A story about food takes a terrifying turn when readers discover THERE'S A SPIDER IN THIS BOOK! Kids must quickly turn pages to smoosh an extremely alarming (yet rather tiny) arachnid before it ruins the story... or worse! #PBPitch #PB #HA

Everyone is assigned a tooth fairy when they lose their first tooth. That’s where BARB, TOOTH FAIRY IN TRAINING comes in. She’s read the handbook a thousand times but can’t seem to get things right. If she doesn’t stop messing up, HQ will never make her official. #PBPitch #PB #HA

Baby woke up this morning on the wrong side of the crib, but Marmee still insists on running errands. All. Day. Long. BABY'S VERY BAD DAY is a reminder even the littlest people deal with big feelings. #PBPitch #PB #HA #SEL

You’ve probably heard of monsters who crouch in closets, eager to eat up little children. But they also have a weakness! JUST SAY NO TO HUGS reveals the one thing monsters can't eat — kids who've been hugged! #PBPitch #HA #PB

The clock is ticking... ⏰ Registration for #12x12PB closes in less than a week on February 28th! If you haven't signed up yet and are ready to write more in 2023, become a member before it's too late: 12x12challenge.com/membership/ #amwriting

Does anybody want an extra set of eyes on their #50PreciousWords entries? I have some time today and am happy to help! Not sure what #50PreciousWords is? Check out the details here: viviankirkfield.com/2023/02/04/hea… This is my favorite writing contest!! #kidlit #amwriting #amrevising

Ready for the Monsters game! 🏒BBH Schools #LightTheLand

Check out Destination Cleveland’s Destination Cleveland Spring/Summer 2023 Official Insider Guide. (With several articles written by yours truly.) issuu.com/thisisclevelan…

[explaining the plot of my favorite book to my date] me: so you know how most caterpillars are only a little hungry?

I Photoshop Paddington into a movie, game, or TV show until I forget: Day 815

My story for the June issue of Ohio Magazine (in case you’re looking for ideas for your summer bucket list). ☀️ ohiomagazine.com/travel/article…

that judge who oversaw their divorce proceedings should have been disbarred lol

Loved my recent stay at Universal's Dockside Inn & Suites. Check out my story for Insider for all the details.

Check out my latest travel story for Insider

My latest story for Insider with all my money-saving tips from my trip to Universal Orlando.

There are so many lines from #Barbie I’m still thinking about but one of the best and most brutally specific has to be when they said Depression Barbie was watching the BBC Pride and Prejudice on repeat because why did they have to cut THAT deep

A big shout out to our Girls & Boys Bowlers who kicked off our winter athletic season today at the Suburban League Pre-Season Tournament! A special shout out to Carmine Sabella, who bowled a high game of 269!!! BEE SO VERY PROUD, BEES BOWLERS!!!

Congratulations to Bees Gymnastics on their 21st straight OHSAA Sports Championship!!