I love writing because it combines my two favorite hobbies: avoiding people and self-doubt.

Yay! it's day 1 of the #PWParty21 I am Ranjeeta an MG writer from India submitting IF ELEPHANTS COULD TALK, my verse novel about hope, grief, and a beautiful friendship between 12yo Meenakshi and an elephant.

Our #PitchWars MG entries are up! Thank you to my amazing mentors @beingcindy and @amandarhill32 , my cps #MgWaves #PKB and #PitchWars21MGCohort for supporting me through this! 3 months of hard work! We did it! So proud of us! showcase.pitchwars.org/pw2021-mg-if-e…

Current thought: All contract clauses that include "in any media now known or later developed/hereafter discovered or created" should be removed. You aren't buying rights that haven't even been invented yet. #amagenting #writingcommunity

So excited for @ranjeeta_ram's amazing book to be out in the world. It is so moving and beautiful. ❤️ #mgwaves

Packing for a trip, my son requested a toiletry bag. Swim trunks. Then he looked at me seriously & asked, "Do we have any of those clips? You know, like rock climbers use?" I managed not to laugh as I said, I don't know, I'm really not the person to ask for something like that.

Last month I did the unthinkable and finally threw out that box of unloved cables that I've dragged with me through adulthood. Today I realised that I needed one of them and have no idea how to find a replacement. CONSIDER THIS A WARNING TO YOU ALL

This is such a great opportunity! Last year I got to work with the fabulous Anna Lazowski , best mentor ever. I also made an awesome group of writing friends, my fellow pb mentees. ❤️ If you're thinking about doing it, go for it!

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⭐ PLS DONATE TO #KidlitforSriLanka! 🇱🇰 ⭐ Editor critiques, agent consults, & signed books to be won! 🔹you need to email us to enter the raffle🔹 ⭐ Please check tracker sheet for info on how to donate: bit.ly/3DZ2NCb Thank you 🙏🏾 Thushanthi & Mishma @chasingfaes

Happy 1st birthday T. Rexes Can't Tie Their Shoes! I'm celebrating by giving away two copies! To enter, tag your fave indie bookstore in the replies. I'll draw winners at random and send them each a copy from the store they chose. Winners announced at 7 pm on June 29! #kidlit

I am beyond thrilled to be working with Sally Morgridge to bring my midwestern, middle grade friendship story to the world in 2024! Thanks to my amazing agent @eabennett4, Transatlantic Agency, and Holiday House Publishing, Inc.

Done! My query package for the #WriteMentor showcase is in for my #MG comedy heist adventure! Huge thanks to Stuart White and the WriteMentor team, biggest thanks of all to my mentor @ClaireFayers for her ongoing support and friendship, and best of luck to my fellow mentees!

So excited for this awesome book by Malia Maunakea! #mgwaves

Congratulations to the fabulous @MelissaSJenson and her new agent! I'm so excited about the amazing books that will be brought to the world through this partnership!

🌋🌟#GIVEAWAY!🌟🌋 The 2023 MG debuts are giving away query critiques! I'll be giving away a query + 10 page critique for MG or YA. RT + F to enter Ends Oct 1st, 9pm EST #mgin23 #kidlit #amquerying

Happy DARK CLOUD cover reveal day! Penny Neville-Lee did such a beautiful job with this book, I can’t wait for you all to see it in May! ☁️

What book from childhood offered the world you most desperately wanted to live inside of?

In the little blue house, there's always room for one more...but as people & animals pile in, Sam's not so sure! A hilarious romp that shows how even when our homes and hearts are full, LOVE MAKES ROOM for more. #PBPitch