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maryann123.bsky.social
Author, illustrator SCBWI 12x12 Storyteller Academy Recipient of RMC SCBWI 2023 BELIEVE grant Represented by Anjanette Barr
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Oh, I've made this mistake too many times.

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Just another #dailydoodle but isn't she lovely? Started as a loose lines pencil sketch, she wanted to more physical so out came the painted papers. I think she was inspired by my mom, who has been gone 48 years. #cutandpaste #collagecommunity #dailyartwork #collage #collageartwork #minicollage

Meanwhile, here in America. #thecurrentstateofthings #pinkyandthebrain #justanotherdayintheusa

Love this contest!

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I finally finished this piece. It took forever but I am happy with the way it turned out. #dailyartwork #collageart #analogcollage #collageillustration #kidlitillustration #makingbeans ##kidlitart

My 1st attempt at a #lighthouse it's not perfect, but it's a small reminder to be a beacon for those who need light. #shineyourlight #collageart #dailyartpractice #collageillustration

It's hard to say goodbye. #collageart #analogcollag #deportation #collageartwork #kidlitillustration #diversity #kidlitwriter

Hey, Denver peeps, check out the container art gallery this Friday. Local artists from all over the Denver area will be there. The show will travel to galleries in the Denver metro area from Jan through March. #denverart #Denverhappenings #artcontainedgallery #chicanoart

The tree outside my office window has hundreds, maybe thousands of these tiny icicles on its bare branches. The sun is out now, and soon, they will melt, but what a wonderful reminder that we are surrounded by miracles every day. #beautyinnature #writinglife #mothernature #kidlitwriter

Be proud of yourself. Be proud that you come back to the page or the sketchbook day after day. It doesn't have to be every day, but every time counts and should be celebrated. #writinglife #celebrateyou #artpractice #writingpractice #kidlitwriter

I'm fairly new to having my own art space. It's small and gets super messy. Do you all prefer to clean up every day or once a week? My space also works as a spare bedroom but rarely gets used for that. #artproblems #writinglife #dailyartwork #collageartist #collagecommunity

Happy New Year!! May 2025 bring you some of the best surprises of your life! #NewYear #positivity #writingcommunity

Dont forget to register to qualify for cool prizes. taralazar.com/2024/12/27/s...

Calm and collage class with @vanessabrantleynewton was awesome. Thanks, Miss V, you are a treasure. #collageart #artpractice #collageillustration #mixedmediacollageartist #kidlitauthor

It's time to sit down and get those #Christmascards sent out. I love sending them, and I still love receiving them by snail mail. How about you? What is your preference, old school or technology?

Here are a few pics of the kids decorating the gingerbread 🏘 on Thanksgiving. There were12 in all, and the kids really outdid themselves this year. Wish I had taken better photos, but it was a wild day. #gingerbread #Thanksgiving #Traditions

I've been soothing my soul with books about gratitude this month. A friend of mine recommended this one, and it's perfect to read with a hot ☕️ of tea. I now pass the recommendation on to you. #gratitude #november #writingcommunity #poetry #books #peaceful

This is what writing is like.

A little #mondaymotivation for #writers to keep in mind for when that messy middle doesn't seem to be coming together--take heart and press into that mess. And if you're struggling with your character's arc? Look for ways to break them down so they can organically have that moment of breakthrough.

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I've been really struggling lately. My friend of 25 years encouraged me to go outside today, and take a photo of my favourite leaf. Sunshine helps, take care everyone and do reach out to loved ones or Samaritans if you're struggling.

We kick off our Christmas season as soon as our Thanksgiving meal is done. I bake gingerbread houses, and the kids decorate. This year, I will make my biggest batch yet. 12 houses! #tradition #Thanksgiving #gingerbread #itsforthekids #gingerbreadhouse #Tistheseason

Attention #writingcommunity! Round Table Mentor opens for our second year of mentee applications in just over a week. Please help us spread the word, and if you are an unagented author seeking trad or indie publication, we hope you'll consider applying!

So excited to share this news!!!! @bookbarrista.bsky.social is the most awesome agent and I feel so blessed to be on this journey with her. #DunhamLiterary

This month, this season, has felt like a lot of push and pull for me. Good things, then hard things, then good things. I am grateful for all of it. The hard things bring lessons. The good things bring joy and respite from the hard things. #November #gratitude #seasons #journaling #kidlitwriter

Boosting this #giveaway!