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Maine Photographer. Picture books. Writing novel. 💕 Flowers 💕 https://fineartamerica.com/profiles/vera-smetzer
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submitted 94 days ago • 50 comments

Walking towards town from the beach on a cloudy day, off season at Old Orchard Beach, Maine. I'm looking forward to Lisa's Pizza opening again! #mainestreetphotography #mainephotographer #oldorchardbeach #lisaspizza

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“It was enough just to sit there without words.” — Louise Erdrich #underthefloralspell #naturephotography #inspiredbyflowers #floralphotography #blackandwhite #photography #monochrome

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Absolutely.

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Today is full of extra Love! It’s… 💗International Book Giving Day💗 💗Library Lovers Day💗 💗Valentine’s Day💗 💗Our dog, Bella’s, 7th Birthday💗🐕‍🦺🌟 I’m doing a 🌟BOOK GIVEAWAY🌟of…

submitted 13 days ago • 1 comment

“Love is the blossom where there blows Every thing that lives or grows.” - from ‘The Wooing Song’ by Giles Fletcher (1548-1611), a poem about the powerful nature of love. Nature’s gifts, heart-shaped leaves, flowers, petals and buds, sharing their love with you on #ValentinesDay

submitted 13 days ago • 8 comments

Love this from #MacBarnett

submitted 19 days ago • 3 comments

I adore picturebooks and totally believe that the best ones are a truly untapped resource in our schools and that they are works of true literary merit. Absolutely agree with #MacBarnett. (He is really is one of the great picturebook creators) www.npr.org/2025/02/06/n...

submitted 19 days ago • 17 comments

To be able to handle life with such grace…

submitted 26 days ago • 0 comments

Memories of the summer, and warm winter hues to bring you some cheer on a cold, wet winter’s day. #nature #photography

submitted 31 days ago • 6 comments

Winter florals Gentle presence...

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Thx @pwkidsbookshelf.bsky.social for incl me in round-up of opinions about #KidLit & social media, with @laurelsnyder.bsky.social @katemessner.com @studiojjk.bsky.social @katemckean.bsky.social @ericsmithrocks.bsky.social @ryanlasala.bsky.social & others: www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/...

submitted 22 days ago • 8 comments

More places to look for photographers! bsky.app/profile/hedg...

submitted 24 days ago • 0 comments

This morning’s sunshine has reminded me of the word ‘philocaly’: a love of beauty, even in the smallest things.

submitted 25 days ago • 90 comments

1st-2nd February is #Imbolc, a Gaelic festival that celebrates the impending lambing season and birth of new life. A Scottish legend tells that the arrival of snowdrops infuriates Beira the Queen of Winter, who brings frosts and snow as she battles to keep her hold. #FolkyFriday

submitted 27 days ago • 1 comment

Wishing all a joyous Imbolc, and a happy February beyond!

submitted 26 days ago • 2 comments

Mama's Love Language is def. on my TBR list now. Check out Kim's wonderful reviews on her blog posts... www.booksbutterfliesandbeing.com

submitted 28 days ago • 0 comments

Excellent Middle Grade Verse Novel Master List! Thank you, ‪Christiana‬! #kidlit #versenovel #middlegrade

submitted 28 days ago • 0 comments

When a book reviewer writes a review of your upcoming novel in verse...in verse! ❤️❤️❤️ #TheTroubleWithHeroes corneroncharacter.blogspot.com/2025/01/the-...

submitted 33 days ago • 0 comments

Put this in your calendar!

submitted 35 days ago • 0 comments

Hi writing friends. Does anyone have a traditionally published picture book that you would like more reviews for? I have a picture book review group, and I’m looking for a few more books to give reviews for.

submitted 39 days ago • 1 comment

Looks wonderful!

submitted 37 days ago • 0 comments

Colorful dreams of summer... I miss the sun. Good news? Only 58 days to spring 😊

submitted 37 days ago • 2 comments

My favorite Dr. Who! Happy Birthday, Tom Baker! 💌

submitted 37 days ago • 0 comments

"If you can't fly then run, if you can't run then walk, if you can't walk then crawl, but whatever you do you have to keep moving forward.” —Martin Luther King, Jr.

submitted 38 days ago • 0 comments

I have info that should help new users arriving here get connected to other #kidlit users quickly and easily. Info about feeds, lists, events, recurring chats, and people to follow. Plus stats that show things are better on Bluesky, you’re in the right place! 😉 briankirbystudio.com/why-join-me-...

submitted 40 days ago • 2 comments

#Day15 of #JanuArty #animal #JanuArty2025 Two Tiny field mice on a poppy gone to seed. 🐁❤️ #graphite #sketch #art #mouse #poppy #nature #pencildrawing #drawing #fineart #artist

submitted 43 days ago • 3 comments

Absolutely agree, a very good thread to read...

submitted 43 days ago • 0 comments

Welcome new #kidlit friends! Here's a massive thread of #kidlit starter packs focusing on writers. Feel free to add any I miss! go.bsky.app/3EhKVqU

submitted 104 days ago • 14 comments