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It's a Massive Queerspawn Giveaway!

Tue Apr 16 2019

2  books with lesbian mothers.  2 books with gay fathers.   4 radically different experiences.  1 massive giveaway! Read more »


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Siblings Day: My Brother Was My QueerSpawn Community

Thu Apr 11 2019

In the 1970s, the only kid who had lesbian parents that I saw frequently was my brother. View at familyequality »


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5 Words for When Your Child Struggles Academically

Tue Apr 09 2019

I’m not going to sit by and watch my kid fail. But, let’s be honest, he is the one who has to actually do the work. View at modernparentsmessykids »


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TBR Tuesday: Giveaway for THE DREAM PEDDLER and Interview with Martine Fournier Watson

Tue Apr 09 2019

Today is the release day of THE DREAM PEDDLER which Rene Denfeld, bestselling author of The Child Finder described as, “Astonishing . . . Explores the vast underground legacy of our own desires. This is the must-read book of the year.” We’re giving away a copy to one lucky reader! Read more »


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Bonus Material! The Nostalgia of Children's TV Theme Songs

Mon Apr 08 2019

In the weeks leading up to Mama, Mama, Only Mama's release, I am going to share some of my beloved chapters that didn't make the final book. Here's the first. Read more »


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On Dog Noses and Carrying Straps and Other Things Elderly Dog Related

Wed Apr 03 2019

We are most decidedly in the old and pathetically cute stage of dog ownership. The some assistance required but still living a relatively pain-free life stage. View at medium »


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AWP2019: Nonfiction for Kids and Teens: The Art of Writing Fact Not Fake Information

Wed Apr 03 2019

Write up of AWP panel on writing nonfiction for a younger audience. View at assayjournal »


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AWP2019: Both, Neither, and Something Else Entirely: Genderqueer Writers & Writing

Wed Apr 03 2019

Write-up of AWP panel on Genderqueer writers and writing. View at assayjournal »


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AWP2019: Que savent-ils?: What Classic Essays Can Teach Contemporary Essayists

Tue Apr 02 2019

Panel summary from AWP19. View at assayjournal »


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TBR Tuesday: a List of my Favorite Middle Grade Books with Queer Characters

Tue Mar 26 2019

A hastily assembled shopping list that will be updated as time goes on. Read more »


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TBR Tuesday Review + GIVEAWAY: THE PERFECT ASSASSIN by KA Doore

Tue Mar 19 2019

Today is the release day of The Perfect Assassin (The Chronicles of Ghadid #1) by K.A. Doore! To celebrate, we’re offering up a free copy to one lucky reader! Read more »


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Tiny Pants' First Birthday

Wed Mar 13 2019

Ten years ago I was a newly-single mama who needed to somehow pull off a 1st Birthday party. Luckily I had friends to help. Read more »




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