Deb Cushman

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That would be so much fun! I can see the kids' excited little faces already! #kidlitchat

I think that's very bold! I once watched a spider crawl across the ceiling and wasn't scared until it got directly over me where it dropped down! Don't think I've ever moved so fast 😨

I didn't think I could, either. Almost backed out at a couple of points. Afterward, I was rather proud!

I expected to be terrified. But didn't expect them to smell so awful!

I'm not really into big, bold, or wild, but the closest I guess I've come was overcoming my fear of dark, enclosed spaces to explore some local caves for researching my current fantasy series. Imagining dwarves living in them became much easier once I was inside!

Working on something new and different is always an adventure! Best wishes for inspired writing!

I’m deep into a scene for my kids' book where Tip struggles to control his elf magic during a game. I'm connecting elven nature magic with challenges human kids face learning something new, using a universal truth in that struggle: growth is messy, powerful, & rooted in patience. #kidlit #kidsbooks

Welcome to Nadavir: Where Magic Hides, Trolls Grumble, and Adventures Begin Imagine a world where humans are spreading across the land like spilled porridge. As they build and explore and stomp around, magical folk...

Welcome to the world of Nadavir! Learn about the dwarves, faeries, elves, unicorns, and trolls in the Chronicles of Nadavir! debcushmanwriter.blogspot.com/2026/03/welc...
#dwarves #faeries #unicorns #trolls #Fantasy #KidsBooks #childrensbooks

Grandparents bring the wisdom, kids bring the wonder, & bedtime stories bring them closer together. #kidsbooks #reading #kidlit #booksky #childrensbooks

Whatever it takes to get the job done!

Find both of my books at a promotional price at @Smashwords from March 1-7.
Frigg’s Journey to Anasgar-FREE www.smashwords.com/books/view/1...
Ping’s Mystery in Pixiandria-50% off www.smashwords.com/books/view/1...
#ebookweek26 #Smashwords

Learning is a superpower we carry with us. Once you’ve earned it, it’s yours. Growth isn’t about perfection; it’s about collecting little sparks of knowledge that light our way forward. What’s something you’ve learned recently that made you feel just a little more unstoppable? #education #learning

You just can't beat wise advice from a river!

I LOVE MARCH! Daffodils are peeking at me as I look out my kitchen window, giving me hope that spring is almost here!

Happy Read an Ebook Week! Find both of my books at a promotional price at @Smashwords from March 1 - March 7.
Frigg’s Journey to Anasgar-FREE www.smashwords.com/books/view/1...
Ping’s Mystery in Pixiandria-50% off www.smashwords.com/books/view/1...
#ebookweek26 #Smashwords

Ping thought she belonged among the dwarves of Nadavir. But her life takes a surprising turn when she discovers she's the long-lost princess of Pixiandria. #kidlit #mglit #childrensbooks #middlegrade #pixiefairies #fairies #booksky

What has been your favorite reading journey? I'd say mine was any book where a girl took charge of her fate! Catherine, Called Birdy by Karen Cushman (unfortunately, no relation) would be a great example! #booksky #kidlit #reading #childrensbooks

Cereal, my breakfast go-to food. How about you?

Deadlines are tough! Interests always come first. 😊#deadlines

I feel like we've all been here!

The 10 Stages of Marketing Your Book The 10 Stages of Marketing Your Book (A Totally Serious, Extremely Scientific Breakdown)   1. The “I’ll Just Post Once” Delusion You tel...

Want the scoop on how to market a book? Here's a totally serious, extremely scientific breakdown. 🙂
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Captured by ogres! Exhibited in a freak show! When Frigg dreamed of adventure, this was NOT what she expected. debcushman.com/books #kidlit #childrensbooks #reading #booksky

If your "To Be Read" pile needs a little magic, mystery, or mayhem, we’ve got you covered. Check out the featured books! storyoriginapp.com/to/CWR77q0
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What's your favorite backstory for a character? #fiction #reading #fantasy

Behind The Scenes With Deb Cushman | Northwest Book Talk Interview - Northwest Book Talk On this week’s episode of Northwest Book Talk, I interviewed Deb Cushman for a fun and engaging discussion about writing, visibility, and what it truly means

I was interviewed on the podcast Northwest Book Talk about writing & building a reading community. Listen on Spotify or at northwestbooktalk.com/behind-the-s...
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Sometimes the real magic isn’t on the first page but tucked away where only the curious look. #reading #books #booksky

Give your kids an adventure!
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We're all so scattered onto different platforms now. It's like the Great Migration happened. It's hard to keep up. Then there are the algorithms that strive to keep us apart. We need a central watering hole for gathering and gossiping. When I can get to it, Tuesdays here at #kidlitchat is great!☺️

I miss the blue boards as well. I made so many kidlit friends on there. We even met up for dinner at a Seattle SCBWI conference.