Refreshing my science and nature blog today with a little spring cleaning.
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Refreshing my science and nature blog today with a little spring cleaning.
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More Trouble in Tucson is a new anthology edited by Eva Eldridge, Tucson Sisters in Crime.
More Trouble in Tucson anthology is now available books2read.com/b/MoreTroubl...
#SinC #MysteryWriters #BookSky
Text: Congratulations to the editors and authors of the Desert Sleuths chapter of Sisters in Crime FINALIST: Derringer Best Anthology Award "SoWest: Danger Awaits!" Images: Book cover of SoWest: Danger Awaits! which has the back of a man grabbing a gun from the waist of his jeans as he heads into the ominous desert. Plus the Desert Sleuths logo AND the amazing Short Mystery Fiction Society Finalist badge. DesertSleuths.com Shortmystery.blogspot.com
Amazing News! Our SoWest: Danger Awaits! Anthology is a Finalist for the 2026 Derringer Best Anthology Award.
Congrats to all of our authors and editors on the nomination!
Learn how to write with audiobooks in mind!
Chinese calligraphy practice on different paper.
My first Chinese calligraphy lesson with real ink. Such an amazing experience.
cover image of So West: Danger Awaits
@desertsleuths.bsky.social SoWest: Danger Awaits! has been selected as a 2026 finalist for a Derringer award for best anthology. See The Short Mystery Fiction Society Blog for details. shortmystery.blogspot.com/2026/02/derr....
The fox wife, the secret life of the red fox, the ex-wife murder club books
When you write for both children and adults, your TBR pile can be eclectic. #amwriting #mystery #reading
Nice seeing you virtually today.
Greeting a husky puppy during a walk
Meet my new neighbor. So friendly and already knows commands.
Michael Bracken and Stacy Woodson provide an insider's look at writing for anthologies
Want to learn more about writing short stories for anthologies? Join @desertsleuths.bsky.social on Wendesday 1/21/2026. Register for free at desertsleuths.com/
New anthology coming out in March 2026 from Tucson Sisters in Crime called More Trouble in Tucson
Now what's new for 2026: My short story "Payback" will be included in the Tucson Sisters in Crime's anthology coming out March 2026, MORE TROUBLE IN TUCSON. Enjoy mysteries? Get carried away to Tucson from the comfort of your own home. #mystery #reading #anthology @sincworldwide.bsky.social
Thank you so much for editing the story and for writing the summary!!
A Killer Job, a short story by Roberta Gibson Came out in September 2025 in SoWest: Danger Awaits anthology
Looking back on 2025 before moving ahead to 2026. So grateful to @desertsleuths.bsky.social for including my short story "A Killer Job" in their most recent anthology. If you enjoy reading mysteries, anthologies are a great way to meet new authors! #mystery #anthology #amreading
Image: A Kindle device sits in the snow and shows the How NOT to Survive the Holidays book cover, next to a heart-shaped mug of steaming hot cocoa. The book cover image: A man that might be Santa in holiday Bermuda shorts lies in the morgue on a slab with a Santa hat between his feet. HIs head is not visible but there appears to be the hint of white beard. A sparsely decorated Christmas tree is partial visible off to the side. (lightly humorous image, not graphic) Text: Holiday thrills. Cocoa not included. How NOT to Survive the Holidays, A Sisters in Crime Desert Sleuths Anthology. Available at Amazon https://www.amazon.com/How-NOT-Survive-Holidays-Anthology/dp/0982877455
Need some short, snappy mystery and crime stories? Our anthology, How NOT to Survive the Holidays, is perfect for a comfy reading binge or just a fun bite between holiday activities.
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Stack of recent picture books, from My Indigo World, to Wild Everywhere
Too many wonderful picture books, too little time to enjoy them all. Have you read any of these? #kidlit
Learned that the Prickly Pear Cactus's purple color is very specific pigments that also act like sunscreen, anti-freeze, and stop water loss. 💜🌵
Nature is cool.
#kidlit #kidlitart #kidlitillustrator #illustration #illustrator #science #sciart #cacti
What a great idea. I used to have a blog for just picture books, but it became too cumbersome.
Day #17: 31 Days, 31 Lists - 2025 Unconventional Children's Books. Oh yeah, AI? Here are the books for kids that will crush your creations with their sheer unpredictability. #31Days31Lists #kidlit 📚👍 afuse8production.slj.com/2025/12/17/3...
Thank goodness for your lists!
SoWest: Danger Awaits! by Sisters in Crime Desert Sleuths In Arizona, the heat isn't the only danger. From city streets to desert locales and mountain vistas, these stories cover a lot of ground. Obsession*Blackmail*Family*Historical*Abuse*Paranormal*Assasins/Murder*SerialKillers*Redemption*Greed/Fraud*Return to Work Available on Amazong https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07M7B3LVN DesertSleuths.com
It's a rainy Saturday night in Phoenix, perfect for a little crime reading! Pick up one of our captivating short story anthologies, including our brand new release, SOWEST: DANGER AWAITS!
www.amazon.com/dp/B07M7B3LVN
#SinC #Mystery #CrimeFiction #ReadersOfBluesky
Walking in park
Grateful for my morning walking partners. (One is taking the photo.)
Hope you are having a relaxing weekend.
🆕 on #LitLinks
Combine literature, chemistry, and art through natural dye project in this lesson that reveals how acids and bases change colors.
Perfect for #STEM learning, eco-friendly crafts
🎨 www.patriciamnewman.com?p=13111
#MITKidsPress #edusky @Robertagibson.bsky.social
Exploring natural dyes is a wonderful way to combine chemistry, art and literature in your lessons. See @patricianewman.bsky.social LitLinks blog for details
www.patriciamnewman.com/litlinks-how...
#STEAM #kidlit #Dyes
Orange promotional graphic for Inked Voices Picture Books (Nonfiction) workshop with Kirsten Larson, running Jan 7–Mar 22, 2026. Includes her headshot and book Reimagining Your Nonfiction Picture Book.
Revise your nonfiction picture book with me in a small-group Inked Voices workshop! @inkedvoices.bsky.social
🗓️ Jan 7–Mar 22, 2026
Apply by Nov 2, 2025
Two rounds of critique plus craft discussion.
🔗 https://app.inkedvoices.com/event/workshop/458
#KidLit #NonfictionPB #WritingCommunity #PictureBook
Encouraging writers to watch their webinar replays
Are all those webinar replays you have meaning to watch stacking up like books on your TBR pile? How many hours of watching do you have? Let's spend a day watching the replays.
Come back and report if you find anything inspiring. I may delete a few, too.
Have you visited #LitLinks recently? A great place to find out about new children's books AND get activity suggestions to accompany them. It's win-win! #kidlit #STEM
Fun idea!
Psst! I am opening up to unagented children's book submissions *just for the month of October*! This is an exciting experiment. The email to send submissions to is OpenOctober@Sourcebooks.com. You can find out about what I'm looking for at www.manuscriptwishlist.com/mswl-post/me...