Mom, Grammy, retired zoo dentist, kidlit author, Regional Advisor #SCBWI Ohio Central & South, #12x12, #CtC, #STA, #PBRisingStar mentee ‘24&’25, PBRS Collective, Back in the query trenches carrielogsdonmccullough.comhttps://bsky.app/profile/zoodocwrites.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/zoodocwrites.bsky.social/post/3mvsda76jdc24SCBWI Kansas Missouri: Finding the Perfect Match - The Agent/Client Relationship October 8, 2026:In this workshop,agent Sera Rivers&author Brooke Hartman will discuss key components that create a successful client-agent relationship. https://www.scbwi.org/events/finding-the-perfect-match-the-agent-client-relationship-with-sera-rivers-and-brooke-hartman18 Sep 2026 13:58 +0000at://did:plc:7duv7latil7csqaa2lolo64s/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvsda76jdc24https://bsky.app/profile/zoodocwrites.bsky.social/post/3mvdhsnc6vc2rBring depth to your novel by weaving layers like emotion, rich settings, character arcs, and sensory details to craft a compelling story. https://www.scbwi.org/events/layering-in-novels12 Sep 2026 16:10 +0000at://did:plc:7duv7latil7csqaa2lolo64s/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvdhsnc6vc2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/zoodocwrites.bsky.social/post/3mv6tnkn5d22kLast call for authors&illustrators to apply!Ohio's newest little book festival is in its 6th year&going strong.20-25 authors will be invited from applications received by 9/15. Please consider joining us in 2027! DEADLINE TO APPLY IS COMING QUICKLY! 09/15! https://grandlakearealitfest.com/info-for-authors/10 Sep 2026 19:59 +0000at://did:plc:7duv7latil7csqaa2lolo64s/app.bsky.feed.post/3mv6tnkn5d22khttps://bsky.app/profile/zoodocwrites.bsky.social/post/3mtm27e6tsk2kSCBWI England South and London: Too Many Ideas, Too Little Time with Susanne Schotanus: 09/02: Susanne helps writers build systems that actually work for how they think — so they can get their stories out of their heads and onto the page. https://www.scbwi.org/events/england-south-and-london-presents-too-many-ideas-too-little-time-with-susanne-schotanus-the-world-s-first-adhd-writing-coach-for-adults21 Aug 2026 15:10 +0000at://did:plc:7duv7latil7csqaa2lolo64s/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtm27e6tsk2khttps://bsky.app/profile/zoodocwrites.bsky.social/post/3mtlzx7fss22kFree event from our friends at SCBWI FL!Query Wrangling 101:A Systematic Approach to Submission Sanity:Sep17Learn practical methods for organizing every stage of the querying process,from researching agents and sending queries to tracking responses, requests&next steps. https://www.scbwi.org/events/query-wrangling-101-a-systematic-approach-to-submission-sanity21 Aug 2026 15:06 +0000at://did:plc:7duv7latil7csqaa2lolo64s/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtlzx7fss22khttps://bsky.app/profile/zoodocwrites.bsky.social/post/3mtlznwv2622kSCBWI Israel: Finding The Funny with Ann Diament Koffsky, Christine Van Zandt and Michael Benner September 3, 2026:Three authors share what they’ve learned from writing and publishing funny picture books. Come join us and we’ll help you find your funny bone! https://www.scbwi.org/events/finding-the-funny-scbwi-israel21 Aug 2026 15:01 +0000at://did:plc:7duv7latil7csqaa2lolo64s/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtlznwv2622khttps://bsky.app/profile/zoodocwrites.bsky.social/post/3mtlzhgy7k22kPatterns, Play, & Picture Books: Revision Through Mentor Texts: Get ready for a deep dive into mentor texts as we explore the world of picture book structures while generating ideas to apply to your WIP. https://www.scbwi.org/events/patterns-play-picture-books-revision-through-mentor-texts21 Aug 2026 14:57 +0000at://did:plc:7duv7latil7csqaa2lolo64s/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtlzhgy7k22khttps://bsky.app/profile/zoodocwrites.bsky.social/post/3mtf5os25xk2gHey, Central Ohio Creatives-Our August social is tomorrow evening at Don Tequila in Upper Arlington! Not a member of SCBWI? No problem! It’s open to members AND nonmembers!18 Aug 2026 21:24 +0000at://did:plc:7duv7latil7csqaa2lolo64s/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtf5os25xk2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/zoodocwrites.bsky.social/post/3msbv2kpefk2nFrom our friends at KS/MO- Learn more at: https://www.scbwi.org/events/changing-lanes-the-picture-book-to-graphic-novel-transition-with-daniel-miyares04 Aug 2026 20:46 +0000at://did:plc:7duv7latil7csqaa2lolo64s/app.bsky.feed.post/3msbv2kpefk2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/zoodocwrites.bsky.social/post/3mrsvgl22jk2pNo fun fact this Wild Wednesday, just a fun FB memory that popped up today…29 Jul 2026 21:43 +0000at://did:plc:7duv7latil7csqaa2lolo64s/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrsvgl22jk2phttps://bsky.app/profile/zoodocwrites.bsky.social/post/3mramutyems2iWild Wednesday falls on World Brain Day this week, so let’s talk about brains! We all know dolphins are smart. But did you know that they have a larger neocortex than human beings? The neocortex is responsible for problem-solving, self-awareness, & other behaviors we typically associate with humans.22 Jul 2026 15:22 +0000at://did:plc:7duv7latil7csqaa2lolo64s/app.bsky.feed.post/3mramutyems2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/zoodocwrites.bsky.social/post/3mqwcfttlp22vToday’s the day! Opening reception for the Ohio CenSouth gallery show at the London Arts Center-See you there!18 Jul 2026 12:48 +0000at://did:plc:7duv7latil7csqaa2lolo64s/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqwcfttlp22vhttps://bsky.app/profile/zoodocwrites.bsky.social/post/3mqwbelhpok2vHey, Buckeyes! Have you voted for your favorite book in the OHIO BOOK AWARDS? Ohio North and Ohio CenSouth bringin’ the 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 link to vote in comments!18 Jul 2026 12:30 +0000at://did:plc:7duv7latil7csqaa2lolo64s/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqwbelhpok2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/zoodocwrites.bsky.social/post/3mqu36tw77s2qJust a gentle reminder- Today is the last day to vote for the Crystal Kite Award! https://www.scbwi.org/awards-and-grants/for-pal-published/crystal-kite-member-choice-awards17 Jul 2026 15:34 +0000at://did:plc:7duv7latil7csqaa2lolo64s/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqu36tw77s2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/zoodocwrites.bsky.social/post/3mqcop6li6c2tIf you missed SCBWI Austin’s other coping mid this year, don’t stress-You have another opportunity! BOOTCAMP: Kill your darlings! Self-editing & critiquing others - for novel, PB, and illustration https://www.scbwi.org/events/atx-bootcamp-kill-your-darlings10 Jul 2026 17:35 +0000at://did:plc:7duv7latil7csqaa2lolo64s/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqcop6li6c2thttps://bsky.app/profile/zoodocwrites.bsky.social/post/3mq6icrslsc27July is National Bison Month? To celebrate,this Wild Wednesday, we’re talkin’ bison!Bison are the largest land mammal in North America. Even tho adult males weigh in around 2000#, they’re fast, able to run 35-45MPH for up to 5 miles. Learn more about them at The Wilds! www.thewilds.org/animals/bison09 Jul 2026 01:30 +0000at://did:plc:7duv7latil7csqaa2lolo64s/app.bsky.feed.post/3mq6icrslsc27https://bsky.app/profile/zoodocwrites.bsky.social/post/3mpmqqomuvk2sWild Wednesday-7,000 votes were cast & the winning name for the Masai giraffe calf is Jasper! During childbirth, Mama Giraffe is standing. That means Baby Jasper dropped a whopping five feet to the ground! Giraffe calves typically weigh around one hundred fifty pounds and are about six feet tall.02 Jul 2026 00:13 +0000at://did:plc:7duv7latil7csqaa2lolo64s/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpmqqomuvk2shttps://bsky.app/profile/zoodocwrites.bsky.social/post/3monczcn7mc2rMy office this week…Having a productive writing week at Harlaxton Manor with friend and NYT Best-selling author, KristyBoyce. Rolls and Rivalry available now wherever books are sold!19 Jun 2026 12:15 +0000at://did:plc:7duv7latil7csqaa2lolo64s/app.bsky.feed.post/3monczcn7mc2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/zoodocwrites.bsky.social/post/3mon5g2tess2vCalling all SCBWI OHCenSouth members and other OHCenSouth adjacent KidLit creators: Tonnye Fletcher, author of Music Plants Hope, will be at Bike Trail Books in Loveland (Cincinnati area) on June 23 at 6:00 to read her book and meet everyone.19 Jun 2026 10:34 +0000at://did:plc:7duv7latil7csqaa2lolo64s/app.bsky.feed.post/3mon5g2tess2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/zoodocwrites.bsky.social/post/3mon5erjmw22vWe could learn a thing or two from them! [contains quote post or other embedded content]19 Jun 2026 10:34 +0000at://did:plc:7duv7latil7csqaa2lolo64s/app.bsky.feed.post/3mon5erjmw22vhttps://bsky.app/profile/zoodocwrites.bsky.social/post/3mng4qffpt22cSCBWI Texas Houston: Lure 'em in with Layers: Does your picture book story feel "slight"? Does it feel like it just isn't going anywhere? What you need is layers. Adding them to your manuscript will give it richness and depth- and most importantly "re-readability". https://www.scbwi.org/regional-virtual-events03 Jun 2026 22:08 +0000at://did:plc:7duv7latil7csqaa2lolo64s/app.bsky.feed.post/3mng4qffpt22chttps://bsky.app/profile/zoodocwrites.bsky.social/post/3mng4magtl22chttps://www.scbwi.org/regional-virtual-events03 Jun 2026 22:06 +0000at://did:plc:7duv7latil7csqaa2lolo64s/app.bsky.feed.post/3mng4magtl22chttps://bsky.app/profile/zoodocwrites.bsky.social/post/3mnfboatj7s2sThat time in the 90s you changed your hair color to match your patient #mnzoo03 Jun 2026 14:04 +0000at://did:plc:7duv7latil7csqaa2lolo64s/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnfboatj7s2shttps://bsky.app/profile/zoodocwrites.bsky.social/post/3mnfbmcvqa22sSCBWI SFSouth:Self-Publishing 101-Take Control of Your Books, Business,and Future 06/08/26:This will cover what's happening in the world of self-publishing;when it makes sense to self-publish;&how to make money; Ariane Erickson will show the process,successes,&failures. https://www.scbwi.org/events/CA-San-Francisco-South-self-publishing-101-take-control-of-your-books-business-and-future03 Jun 2026 14:03 +0000at://did:plc:7duv7latil7csqaa2lolo64s/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnfbmcvqa22shttps://bsky.app/profile/zoodocwrites.bsky.social/post/3mmunbxrflc2bHad a fun time at @KristyLBoyce’s book signing at The Blue Couch in Grandview (followed by dinner at Trattoria next door with my SCBWI peeps)!27 May 2026 23:17 +0000at://did:plc:7duv7latil7csqaa2lolo64s/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmunbxrflc2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/zoodocwrites.bsky.social/post/3mmuis7xrc22kIt’s another wet and wild Wednesday. Ugh! Did you know that tigers are excellent swimmers? Unlike most cats, tigers appear to enjoy water and seek it out for cooling off and hunting purposes. My favorite patient, Globus, could often be found lounging in a pond on hot summer days.27 May 2026 21:56 +0000at://did:plc:7duv7latil7csqaa2lolo64s/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmuis7xrc22khttps://bsky.app/profile/zoodocwrites.bsky.social/post/3mmfag3vjmc23Happy, happy birthday, @ebonylynnmudd.bsky.social https://media.tenor.com/Az276MfesJQAAAAC/happy-birthday.gif?hh=450&ww=45021 May 2026 20:16 +0000at://did:plc:7duv7latil7csqaa2lolo64s/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmfag3vjmc23https://bsky.app/profile/zoodocwrites.bsky.social/post/3mmeg7vlyfs2hThis Wild Wednesday, we’re talkin’ turtles, specifically, loggerhead turtles. Loggerheads are the largest hard-shelled turtles. On average they weigh up to 440 lbs, but the largest ever recorded was 1201lbs , and was over 6”7” long! And despite their size,they are excellent swimmers!21 May 2026 12:28 +0000at://did:plc:7duv7latil7csqaa2lolo64s/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmeg7vlyfs2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/zoodocwrites.bsky.social/post/3mmcqwytt7s2hHave questions about the submission process? SCBWI Houston has answers! Take a guided journey through the six key steps every author needs to take to prepare their writing for submission to agents, editors and contests. Premium Members: $15; Preview Members: $30 https://www.scbwi.org/events/six-steps-to-submission20 May 2026 20:34 +0000at://did:plc:7duv7latil7csqaa2lolo64s/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmcqwytt7s2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/zoodocwrites.bsky.social/post/3mlypbsqpnc23Join Merrill Rainey 05/20 at 7 for a conversation about his illustration journey& path to publication. He’ll talk about highs & lows in his career, the value of industry relationships, & the importance for advocating for yourself and your work. To join the meeting, go to: scbwi.zoom.us/j/639530383516 May 2026 20:38 +0000at://did:plc:7duv7latil7csqaa2lolo64s/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlypbsqpnc23