It is unexpectedly dark and rainy here, so all previous plans of productivity have turned into a YAY-I-can-now-just-collapse-onto-the-couch-and-read-wihtout-guilt kind of morning.
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It's "National German Chocolate Cake Day," and though I've never been a fan, I'm 100% for celebrating desserts and so am declaring it "Regional Chocolate Drumstick Day" instead.
Another day I am happy to support.
I have done this. I just say, "Excuse me for a minute..." first.
Elle Cordova
Amanda Hoving
International Falafel Day AND National Peanut Butter Cookie Day? It is indeed a happy Friday. nationaldaycalendar.com/celebrations...
Morning.
Looking for books that bridge the gap between MG and YA?
Readers ask me for these books more often than any other, so I thought I would recommend a few. Here are some for readers who love DRAGONS!
#kidlit
#booksky
#MG
#YA
#MGtoYA
Kate Messner
Amanda Hoving
Amanda Hoving
Amanda Hoving
Amanda Hoving
A terrific piece on what to ask and keep in mind when #writing a novel. Via @writerunboxed.bsky.social - Why? writerunboxed.com/2026/06/10/w...
