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teachertoauthor.bsky.social

Former Pre-K teacher ➡ SAHM to 6 yo & 3 yo twins |kidlit author #SCBWI #12X12 #holidaywritingcontest HM '22 #50preciouswords HM '23 #ChuckleChallenge Winner'24 www.nicolegarnett.com

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Eeek! I can finally share SOME of my exciting news! 🤗 I have signed with the amazing @amandacarbonell25.bsky.social at @belcastroagency.bsky.social !🥳 Amanda's enthusiasm and vision for my humorous #PB manuscripts is just... perfect 🥹 I'm agented!!! 🤩 Let's do this!! 👊 #writingcommunity #kidlit

submitted 7 days ago • 9 comments

AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!! 👀👀👀👀👀👀 IT'S HAPPENING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I don't have the words yet, but.... IT'S HAPPENING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 🥹❤️🦌😈🎅 #WritingCommunity #kidlit #offerofpub

submitted 15 days ago • 8 comments

The first feature of February for Picture Books, Printables, and Play--OH MY! is here with Not Quite Snow White by @ashleyfranklin.bsky.social and Ebony Glenn👏 I love this adorable, feel-good story that embraces diversity and inclusion!🫶 Check it out👇 www.nicolegarnett.com/blog/not-qui... #kidlit

submitted 16 days ago • 0 comments

Ho-ho-HOLD ON! 👀 Did I just wake up to an email from an editor saying she "really loves" this manuscript and has forwarded it to the acquisitions editor!?!? 🤯 Yes, yes I did 🤞✨️🤗 😏🦌😈 #writingcommunity #kidlit #PBauthor

submitted 21 days ago • 4 comments

Eeek! So excited about this opportunity! Thank you to @mindyalyseweiss.bsky.social and all the judges!! Congrats to everyone who entered! It's a BIG deal putting your work out there!! 🥳👏 And, it could be YOU! 🤗 BIG things happen when you least expect it 🤞✨️🤞✨️ #PBparty #kidlit

submitted 23 days ago • 2 comments

Happy 74th day of January! 🤭🤪 Anyone else feel like this is the longest month in the history of forever?! 🫣🫠 I'm dying for some good news today ✨️🤞 Wishing the whole #writingcommunity a strong end to January! 🙌 #kidlit

submitted 28 days ago • 0 comments

The number of times I checked QueryTracker today should be illegal 🫣🫠🙃 #WritingCommunity #kidlit

submitted 31 days ago • 0 comments

Eeeek! Today is a GOOD day!!! 🥳✨️ Thankful for this #writingcommunity and opportunities like workshops, conferences, round tables, and live pitches! 😏 Now, to continue the day with the @athomeauthor PB Creators conference! 🤗 Happy Friday, #Kidlit! ☺️

submitted 34 days ago • 0 comments

I just SCHEDULED the first issue of my monthly #newsletter W.R.I.T.E. Agent. It will be delivered to subscribers tomorrow morning! Sign up today to receive tips and updates on writing, agenting, and more! LINK: www.SeraRivers.com #literaryagent #amwriting #amquerying #writerslife #news

submitted 36 days ago • 2 comments

I love my kids. But when a 2 hour late school start affects my writing time... (Yes, there may be a wind chill of -35F, so I get it, but also... 😭) #writingcommunity #kidlit

submitted 38 days ago • 3 comments

When one CP says, "Wow, nicole. I absolutely love (PB title)! It's wonderful. Might be my new favorite of yours."😭🫶 And another says, "Nic, I absolutely love this rewrite!"🥹❤️ I went from a huge writing slump to heavily revising two manuscripts in a week and looove them! 🙌 #writingcommunity #kidlit

submitted 38 days ago • 4 comments

Comet’s day is FINALLY here! It’s the Reindeer Games 🍬🎶🪑🛷🤹‍♂️, and he plans to SHINE! 🌟 As reigning champion, he wants another 🏆! But when 🎅 changes the rules, Comet must adjust his strategy, or at least convince the others he did. 😏👀 #P2Ppit #PB #UA #humor

submitted 41 days ago • 1 comment

When blaming his lil sis no longer works, Luca finds a new culprit 👉🧸 At least Blinky can’t tattle... OR can he? 🫣 In this CREEPY CARROTS/TOY STORY mash-up, Luca must get rid of Blinky. The problem? Blinky refuses to leave, and insists... "Two can play this game.” 😳 #P2Ppit #UA #PB

submitted 41 days ago • 3 comments

Hey #writingcommunity! The second feature of January for Picture Books, Printables & Play--OH MY! is here with A Loud Winter's Nap by @katyhuds! 👏 When I saw this cover, I knew I had to check it out! 🙌 Click the link below for printables & activity! 🐢❄️ www.nicolegarnett.com/blog/mt01m4z...

submitted 43 days ago • 1 comment

Hey #writingcommunity! 🗣 I'm offering discounted #PB critiques for the month of January!! 😏 It's a new year! 🥳 Let's get your manuscripts ready for some agent/editor eyes! 👀 Head over to my website to learn more! 🤗 nicolegarnett.com #kidlit

submitted 51 days ago • 0 comments

Exciting things in 2025: -1st live agent pitch opportunity 🤩 -1st live MS read to an editor✨️ -Started a Teachers Pay Teachers store: Printables for Picture Books 📚 -Offering individual PB Critiques ($40 for the month of January) 🤓 -THAT BOOK DEAL! (It's gonna happen! 😏) Happy New Year, #Kidlit! 🎉

submitted 57 days ago • 3 comments

Picture Books, Printables & Play--OH MY! w/ Elf on the Shelf (not needed, though) is thrilled to feature... Santa in the City by Tiffany D. Jackson & Reggie Brown👏 This gorgeous book is a MUST this holiday season! ❤️💚 FREE printables + activity idea👇 www.nicolegarnett.com/blog/rvgh9pw... #kidlit

submitted 78 days ago • 0 comments

Happy December #writingcommunity! 🤗 I'm excited to finish out this year strong! 💪🏼 I just purchased the Picture Book Creators Conference 🤩 PLUS a live pitch opportunity! 🫣 First timer? Yep! 🙋‍♀️ Terrified? Yessssss! 😬 Excited? Ooh yes! 🥳 Ready? I will be! 😎 Who's in?! #kidlit #PBAuthor

submitted 88 days ago • 1 comment

Grateful for my #writingcommunity! ✨️ Thank you for: -Following my writing journey 🎢 -Sharing advice and wisdom 🦉 -Supporting Peak Team Critiques 🤓and Picture Books, Printables & Play--OH MY! 📚🤗 -Cheering me on 📣 Happy Thanksgiving, #kidlit! 🦃 Ya'll are amazing! 🥹🫶

submitted 91 days ago • 0 comments