Lovely post yesterday thanks to winning a copy of Parakeet Magazine, and ordering a copy of the fab first book by Sally Doherty writes 👩‍💻 😃📚 Looking forward to both!

We’ve loved reading your pieces and seeing your artwork so far this reading period! I’ve already seen pieces about a couple of my favorite reptiles, anoles and iguanas. Curious, what are your favorite reptiles?

I've been ahead of the curve on this for ages, eh Parakeet Magazine Wasps seriously misunderstood. theguardian.com/environment/20… Read The Thing About Wasps here👇 parakeetmagazine.wordpress.com/january-2024/

If you have a piece of writing and you’re not sure if it’s ready to send, submit it anyway! Grammar and technical things are easy fixes. What we can’t replace is a solid story or poem full of heart 🐢💚

Should we expect some dinosaur pieces soon? 🦖🦕 If you have one in mind, submit it by May 15!

Tickled pink, like this lovely badge, to wake up and see my name on the honorable mentions! I'm genuinely stunned by the top 20 entries - incredible. Well done to everybody who entered and huge thanks to Vivian Kirkfield and the judges for all their hard work!

Contributor highlights are (finally) on the way! Be on the lookout for them next week 👀🦜

The print edition of Issue 6 is in production! I always love seeing how the PDF comes to life in the hard copy. It's not too late to secure yours. Visit our shop to help support our magazine and contributors! honeyguidemag.com/product-page/p…

Finally posting about the AMAZING contributors of Issue 3! To start, we have Thérèse Kieran, the artist of our cover piece, "Chloe". Chloe is a 13-year-old Sprollie who is "much adored" by her pet parents. Check out the full picture in Issue 3!

I just saved my first wasp from a room in the house tonight by making sure it got outside rather than squishing it in a panic. Colour me PROUD. Here is my story in Parakeet Magazine all about the wasp, or is it? Also, have a care: nhm.ac.uk/discover/what-… parakeetmagazine.wordpress.com/january-2024/

I need to keep reminding myself.

(I'm snuggling with one of my black cats while writing this). Issue 3 opens with a poem that I connected with immediately. Goldie beautifully captures the magic of discovering your beloved pet at peace, and the quiet way they invite you to join them

I love this comparison of frog eggs to tapioca! Mark Stewart is such a talented poet with his lively diction and vivid imagery. Check out his poem "Tadpole Tap, Tap, Tapioca"!

I was so glad to find someone else who found these little critters just as fascinating as I did. Karla Kane's "Squelch with Me, Mudpuppy" celebrates salamanders in this jovial poem. Find it here! parakeetmagazine.wordpress.com/january-2024/

Oops I forgot #fridayboostup yesterday on account of being away. However, I saw this tweet yesterday and appreciated it and thought; Angela Jelf is always so positive. So here she is. Boosted. angelajelf.com she's got kids work in The Dirigible Balloon 🎈 too, check her out!

Creative folk! Have a look at this Kickstarter for an artist I met recently. Such a great idea, beautifully presented. So many prompts around for writers, but artists..? Fab rewards for pledging, too 🎨 Pictoria 📸🎥📲🖌

Look at this incredible illustration for our cat cloud #haiku that Kathy Kathy Halsey has shared! #HaikuSaturday Thanks, Kathy!

Hi #writingcommunity, since we're reintroducing. I'm Laura Cooney a children's writer/poet from Edinburgh. I am currently writing picture books, MG and poetry, while seeking representation. Lovely to meet you anew/again! (Am also @ lozzawriting the grownup writer)

Happy days!!! Parakeet Magazine Amanda! I know you're going to be happy to see this landing through my door. We had some shipping errors (not eds fault), and finally, my contributor copy of this amazing mag has arrived! "The Thing About Wasps" arriving today cheered me right up!

A book about wasps. Misunderstood and unloved, just as good as bees. Read why Christmas wouldn't be the same without them and what you can do to help them! Usborne "What Are" Series x The World's Most Ridiculous (Marvelous) Animals. #nonfiction #smallpitch #kidlit #stem