Hey everyone!
My debut novel BUTTERFLY INK is now available for pre-order on Amazon and Barnes & Noble! If you like sweet romance with a splash of magic (think C.S. Lewis magic with a purpose) then you might like BUTTERFLY INK.
👉Pre-order here:
Hey,
#kidlit
!
For those without an agent, here is a list of publishers that take direct submissions.
My publisher
@jenlowrywrites
is on the list! 💜🦋
I’m beyond excited to share my debut picture book, THE MEMORY QUILT will release January, 2024 with Caterpillar Books.
Thank you so much
@jenlowrywrites
for believing in this story!
Today is my LIFE DAY! ❤️
Three years ago today I woke up in the hospital after being in a DKA coma for 28 hours.
The doctor told my husband, in his entire career he’d never seen anyone so close to death and then come back.
Today I celebrate LIFE! ❤️
I wanted to send out a little encouragement to those who didn’t make the list. I submitted a story last year that also didn’t make the list and was recently acquired by an editor.
#PBParty
is a fantastic contest but please don’t give up. Keep querying! You will find your yes!
The
#PBParty
2023 contest honorable mentions are up on my website. Huge congrats, everyone. 🎉
And congrats again to every one of you who sent hope out. You are ALL winners for doing that, and I know your yes will come. 💗
Hey,
#Kidlit
it's giveaway time!
I'm giving away 3 - critiques.
Your choice of:
*PB up to 700 words or
*Middle Grade/Chapter book up to 1,000 words for
#MidWeekCritique
To enter, comment with a gif about how your day is going.
Winners announced Wed, May 10!
My debut picture book…
THE MEMORY QUILT cover reveal…💚
Huge thanks to my amazing publisher
@jenlowrywrites
for believing in this story! 💚
And Alyssa Grizenko for the beautiful illustrations ! 💚
Cover Reveal Time! We are so excited to share THE MEMORY QUILT cover with you!
@LoriMKeating
loved working with illustrator, Alyssa Grizenko to bring her story to life.
Congratulations on your cover reveal day! ARCs coming soon.
#picturebook
#booksthatmatter
#memoryquilt
Hey,
#Kidlit
it's giveaway time!
I'm giving away a critique for a non-rhyming PB, CB, MG or YA (up to 700 words) for this week's
#MidWeekCritique
!
To enter, follow me & comment with a gif about how your day is going.
Winner will be announced Wednesday, March 27!
I’m so honored to sign with
@jenlowrywrites
again!
ANGELS IN THE SAND started as a picture book and it just felt like the story needed more.
This version has my whole heart and I can’t wait to share it with the world! 💖
We're honored to announce that Lori Keating has signed with us to publish ANGELS IN THE SAND with Caterpillar Books, slated for January 7, 2025. This chapter book is a heart-breaking-put-yourself-back-together book we can't wait for you to read.
#booksthatmatter
#TeamMonarch
Hey,
#Kidlit
it's giveaway time!
I'm giving away a critique for a non-rhyming PB, CB, MG or YA (up to 700 words) for this week's
#MidWeekCritique
!
To enter, comment with a gif about how your daylight savings day is going.
Winners will be announced Wednesday, March 13!
I’m so excited my YA FIRST KISS story won an Honorable Mention in the
#KidsChoiceKidLitWritingContest
!
Thanks so much to all the kid judges for voting!
And big thank you to
@KaileiPew
for creating this fun contest!
Hey,
#Kidlit
it's giveaway time!
I'm giving away 3 - non-rhyming PB critiques up to 700 words for
#MidWeekCritique
To enter, comment with a gif about how your day is going.
Winners will be announced this Wednesday, April 12!
Hey,
#Kidlit
!
It's giveaway time!
I'm giving away one
#MidWeekCritique
You choose a non-rhyming PB, or an MG or YA excerpt of up to 700 words.
To enter, follow me and comment with a gif about your day!
The winner will be announced this Wednesday, Jan 10th.
Hey,
#Kidlit
it's giveaway time!
I'm giving away 3 critiques for
#MidWeekCritique
-
your choice of:
1. a non-rhyming PB of up to 700 words or
2. CB, MG, or clean YA excerpt of up to 1000 words or
3. PB, CB, MG, or YA one-page query letter
To enter, comment with a gif
I’m so completely honored to share that my novel, BUTTERFLY INK will be published in June 2024! Huge thank you to Jennifer, my amazing editor, (and now friend) for loving my story!
And for the love of my life,
@Pjk_Patrick
. for being my biggest supporter and fan! ❤️
It's official! Lori Keating, our new YA author, has joined
#TeamMonarch
!
Butterfly Ink will have you sinking your toes in the sand with a splash of magic, first love, and fame while discovering the true meaning of being altogether beYOUtiful.
#yabooks
#sweetromance
Hey,
#Kidlit
it's giveaway time!
I'm giving away 3 - critiques.
Your choice of:
*PB up to 700 words (non ryhming) or
*Query letter critique PB or MG for
#MidWeekCritique
To enter, comment with a gif about how your day is going.
Winners announced Wed, June
Hey,
#Kidlit
it's giveaway time!
I'm giving away 3 - non-rhyming PB critiques up to 700 words for
#MidWeekCritique
To enter, comment with a gif about how your day is going.
Winners will be announced this Wednesday, March 15!😀
Geesh friends,
Last night I had a moment when I let fear steal my joy over something I’ve dreamed of doing.
I’m not going to let imposter syndrome take over!
Today I’m reminded that each step that brings me closer to my dream is a blessing and needs to be celebrated!
Hey,
#Kidlit
!
I'm giving away one
#MidWeekCritique
You choose a non-rhyming PB, or an MG or YA excerpt of up to 1000 words.
To enter, follow me and comment with your favorite gif to celebrate Valentine's Day!
The winner will be announced this Wednesday, Feb 14th.
I’m honored to receive an Honorable Mention in the Kids’ Choice KidLit Writing Contest for my YA entry!
A huge thank you to the kid judges and to
@KaileiPew
for all her hard work putting this contest together!
Hey,
#Kidlit
it's giveaway time!
I'm giving away 3 - non-rhyming PB critiques up to 700 words for
#MidWeekCritique
To enter, comment with a gif about how your day is going.
Winners will be announced this Wednesday, Feb 15!😀
Hey,
#Kidlit
it's giveaway time!
I'm giving away a critique for a non-rhyming PB, CB, MG or YA (up to 700 words) for this week's
#MidWeekCritique
!
To enter, follow me & comment with a gif about how your day is going.
Winner will be announced Wednesday, April 10th.
I’ve had a PB idea for a story floating around in my head for two years now. Yesterday it decided to flow out. The ironic thing, it’s about patience lol. Sometimes stories come easily and others I have to wait for. Whatever it is you are waiting for, it will come when it’s time💚
I’m honored for my story A HEART FOR ELI was a honorable mention in this year’s
#PBParty
!
@MindyAlyseWeiss
& judges, thank you so much for this wonderful opportunity!
The 2024
#PBParty
Honorable Mentions are up on my website. Huge congrats to them...and to everyone who worked hard and put themselves out there by entering.
There's also a form for those seeking a new critique group or occasional PB swaps.
Good luck to all the
#PBParty
entries! No matter what happens you all should be proud for taking the steps to enter. Through the whole process you all improved your craft. Congratulations!
For fun, drop a gif without words to describe your entry.
Hey,
#Kidlit
it's giveaway time!
I'm giving away 3 critiques for...
#MidWeekCritique
- Choose a PB, MG, or YA excerpt of up to 700 words.
To enter, follow me and comment with a gif on how your day is going.
Winners will be announced this Wednesday, October 11.
I’m going to be completely honest
#kidlit
…
I was seriously considering giving up writing PB’s (which I love) because of all the rules. Some of my favorite stories have been torn apart by critiques. Thank you so much
@GoGirlsGoBooks
for freeing me to be creative again ❤️
Hey,
#Kidlit
it's giveaway time!
I'm giving away a critique for a non-rhyming PB, CB, MG or YA (up to 700 words) for this week's
#MidWeekCritique
!
To enter, follow me & comment with a gif about how your day is going.
Winner will be announced Wednesday, May 15th.
Hey,
#Kidlit
it's giveaway time!
I'm giving away 3 critiques for...
#MidWeekCritique
- Choose a PB, MG, or YA excerpt of up to 700 words.
To enter, follow me and comment with a gif on how your day is going.
Winners will be announced this Wednesday, September 13.
Hey
#kidlit
I’m officially on Goodreads!
If you would be so kind as to add The Memory Quilt to Want To Read I’d so appreciate you! 🙏💕
And if you have read the ARC, you can now post your review 🙌😊
It’s a new day, new month, new beginning.
What goal do you have this month?
For the first time I’m doing
#NaNoWriMo
for a sweet romance that’s been on my mind for months.
My goal is to just write the first draft.
#WritingCommunity
#amwriting
#amquerying
#kidlit
Hey,
#kidlit
!
Want to read my debut picture book in exchange for an honest review?
Just fill out this form and it will be sent out as soon as it’s ready! 💜🦋