AmandaGW
@amandagw.bsky.social
Mom, Wife, Writer (YA & MG Horror/Thriller/Paranormal), Advocate, 🌈🏳️⚧️Ally, Attorney, I love cheese/chocolate/art/lifting/stories in the spirit of The Goonies. No Kings. She/Her
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AmandaGW
@amandagw.bsky.social
· May 6
You guys. My brain is *buzzing* with my MG Horror WIP. 🖤 This is the closest to a fever dream experience I’ve ever been. How can these characters that sprang from my imagination feel so REAL!?
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If you're looking for a fun chapter book series for a kiddo in your life, might I suggest Sparkle Pigs (words by me, writing as Kit Holliday; art by Dizzy Devil Designs)?
I promise you'll have a giggle. 🥕 ✨
www.harpercollins.com/search?q=%22...
#BookSky #KidLit
I promise you'll have a giggle. 🥕 ✨
www.harpercollins.com/search?q=%22...
#BookSky #KidLit
December 7, 2025 at 6:00 PM
If you're looking for a fun chapter book series for a kiddo in your life, might I suggest Sparkle Pigs (words by me, writing as Kit Holliday; art by Dizzy Devil Designs)?
I promise you'll have a giggle. 🥕 ✨
www.harpercollins.com/search?q=%22...
#BookSky #KidLit
I promise you'll have a giggle. 🥕 ✨
www.harpercollins.com/search?q=%22...
#BookSky #KidLit
My children have already had two breakfasts (yes, like hobbits) and are playing in the backyard. But when I went out just now to ask my eldest a question, he said, “Mama, can you please make us a charcuterie board to have in the yard? We’re hungry again.” 😆 Like….what, child???
December 7, 2025 at 3:42 PM
My children have already had two breakfasts (yes, like hobbits) and are playing in the backyard. But when I went out just now to ask my eldest a question, he said, “Mama, can you please make us a charcuterie board to have in the yard? We’re hungry again.” 😆 Like….what, child???
Double vision super moon
December 4, 2025 at 10:43 PM
Double vision super moon
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Hey all,
The Onion is accepting applicants for our writing, video and graphics fellowships.
Fellowships last six months, pay well, and provide full benefits.
You can apply at theonion.com/fellowship.
The Onion is accepting applicants for our writing, video and graphics fellowships.
Fellowships last six months, pay well, and provide full benefits.
You can apply at theonion.com/fellowship.
Fellowship
theonion.com
December 3, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Hey all,
The Onion is accepting applicants for our writing, video and graphics fellowships.
Fellowships last six months, pay well, and provide full benefits.
You can apply at theonion.com/fellowship.
The Onion is accepting applicants for our writing, video and graphics fellowships.
Fellowships last six months, pay well, and provide full benefits.
You can apply at theonion.com/fellowship.
My old phone (which I had for 5+ years) was literally crumbling in its OtterBox, so I finally broke down and got a new one today and it’s so weird to be holding a cell that doesn’t look and feel like it’s been passed through a wood chipper.😆
December 4, 2025 at 12:55 AM
My old phone (which I had for 5+ years) was literally crumbling in its OtterBox, so I finally broke down and got a new one today and it’s so weird to be holding a cell that doesn’t look and feel like it’s been passed through a wood chipper.😆
My eldest confirmed the truth about Santa with us this year and is now fully invested in maintaining the magic of the season and the folklore for his little brother’s benefit. 😊 What a sweet kid.
December 4, 2025 at 12:41 AM
My eldest confirmed the truth about Santa with us this year and is now fully invested in maintaining the magic of the season and the folklore for his little brother’s benefit. 😊 What a sweet kid.
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How to see Thursday's full Cold Moon, the last supermoon of 2025. Whatever happened to just calling it a Full Moon? 🔭 🧪 www.bbc.co.uk/weather/arti...
December full Cold Moon: When and where to spot the last supermoon of 2025
Elizabeth Rizzini has all the details of how to see Thursday's full Cold Moon, the last supermoon of 2025.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 3, 2025 at 11:13 AM
How to see Thursday's full Cold Moon, the last supermoon of 2025. Whatever happened to just calling it a Full Moon? 🔭 🧪 www.bbc.co.uk/weather/arti...
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A logline is essentially a one-line pitch of your story intended to describe the central plot and conflict and includes: protagonist, goal, conflict/antagonist.
Example: A charismatic thief must steal a container of deadly chemicals to stop a corrupt agency from destroying her home.
Example: A charismatic thief must steal a container of deadly chemicals to stop a corrupt agency from destroying her home.
December 3, 2025 at 2:21 PM
A logline is essentially a one-line pitch of your story intended to describe the central plot and conflict and includes: protagonist, goal, conflict/antagonist.
Example: A charismatic thief must steal a container of deadly chemicals to stop a corrupt agency from destroying her home.
Example: A charismatic thief must steal a container of deadly chemicals to stop a corrupt agency from destroying her home.
Nothing like staying up late to address holiday cards with It (2017) rolling in the background. Horror and holidays are a good combo.😊🖤
Happy Hump Day, friends!
Happy Hump Day, friends!
December 3, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Nothing like staying up late to address holiday cards with It (2017) rolling in the background. Horror and holidays are a good combo.😊🖤
Happy Hump Day, friends!
Happy Hump Day, friends!
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Last week, ICE arrested and separated a father and son after a routine check-in. Six-year-old Yuanxin had just enrolled in the first grade at an elementary school in Astoria. Now he's in custody, alone. ICE won't say where. This cruelty serves no one. It must end.
December 2, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Last week, ICE arrested and separated a father and son after a routine check-in. Six-year-old Yuanxin had just enrolled in the first grade at an elementary school in Astoria. Now he's in custody, alone. ICE won't say where. This cruelty serves no one. It must end.
I went! And am annoyed to report that I’m glad I did.😂
Even though it’s cold and raining, I should go to the gym at lunchtime.
Even though it’s cold and raining, I should go to the gym at lunchtime.
Even though it’s cold and raining, I should go to the gym at lunchtime.
Even though it’s cold . . .
Even though it’s cold and raining, I should go to the gym at lunchtime.
Even though it’s cold and raining, I should go to the gym at lunchtime.
Even though it’s cold . . .
December 2, 2025 at 6:08 PM
I went! And am annoyed to report that I’m glad I did.😂
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The Chicago Reader's Best of Chicago 2025 voting has begun.
I'm listed in the Best Novelist category with these stellar authors.
When you're done voting for all Chicago Arts and Culture, don't forget to vote in the other categories!
Vote: chicagoreader.com/best-of-chic...
I'm listed in the Best Novelist category with these stellar authors.
When you're done voting for all Chicago Arts and Culture, don't forget to vote in the other categories!
Vote: chicagoreader.com/best-of-chic...
December 2, 2025 at 4:02 PM
The Chicago Reader's Best of Chicago 2025 voting has begun.
I'm listed in the Best Novelist category with these stellar authors.
When you're done voting for all Chicago Arts and Culture, don't forget to vote in the other categories!
Vote: chicagoreader.com/best-of-chic...
I'm listed in the Best Novelist category with these stellar authors.
When you're done voting for all Chicago Arts and Culture, don't forget to vote in the other categories!
Vote: chicagoreader.com/best-of-chic...
Even though it’s cold and raining, I should go to the gym at lunchtime.
Even though it’s cold and raining, I should go to the gym at lunchtime.
Even though it’s cold and raining, I should go to the gym at lunchtime.
Even though it’s cold . . .
Even though it’s cold and raining, I should go to the gym at lunchtime.
Even though it’s cold and raining, I should go to the gym at lunchtime.
Even though it’s cold . . .
December 2, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Even though it’s cold and raining, I should go to the gym at lunchtime.
Even though it’s cold and raining, I should go to the gym at lunchtime.
Even though it’s cold and raining, I should go to the gym at lunchtime.
Even though it’s cold . . .
Even though it’s cold and raining, I should go to the gym at lunchtime.
Even though it’s cold and raining, I should go to the gym at lunchtime.
Even though it’s cold . . .
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👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼 Go vote Tennessee!
TODAY IS THE DAY!
GET OUT AND VOTE. Polls are open 7 AM - 7 PM
WE GOT THIS!!!!!!
GET OUT AND VOTE. Polls are open 7 AM - 7 PM
WE GOT THIS!!!!!!
December 2, 2025 at 1:47 PM
👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼 Go vote Tennessee!
My wonderful critique partners, @christopherrippee.bsky.social @nicoleburan.bsky.social and @leelah.bsky.social are saving my eyes. They suggested I change my devices to night mode (don’t know why I didn’t think of it sooner🤦🏻♀️) and, as always, I’m SO grateful for my friends. What a difference!
December 2, 2025 at 1:44 PM
My wonderful critique partners, @christopherrippee.bsky.social @nicoleburan.bsky.social and @leelah.bsky.social are saving my eyes. They suggested I change my devices to night mode (don’t know why I didn’t think of it sooner🤦🏻♀️) and, as always, I’m SO grateful for my friends. What a difference!
I was just on the highway and another car merged in front of me, and there were no less than 5 or 6 neon yellow Post It notes covered in black marker writing stuck to that other driver’s steering wheel.
I am intrigued.
Is that person a writer? Just forgetful? What do the notes say?? 😆
I am intrigued.
Is that person a writer? Just forgetful? What do the notes say?? 😆
December 1, 2025 at 2:25 PM
I was just on the highway and another car merged in front of me, and there were no less than 5 or 6 neon yellow Post It notes covered in black marker writing stuck to that other driver’s steering wheel.
I am intrigued.
Is that person a writer? Just forgetful? What do the notes say?? 😆
I am intrigued.
Is that person a writer? Just forgetful? What do the notes say?? 😆
Do you think humans have a gene that decides whether you’re a “dog person” or not?*
*Deep thought while watching The National Dog Show. They’re all SO CUTE!!!
*Deep thought while watching The National Dog Show. They’re all SO CUTE!!!
November 30, 2025 at 9:39 PM
Do you think humans have a gene that decides whether you’re a “dog person” or not?*
*Deep thought while watching The National Dog Show. They’re all SO CUTE!!!
*Deep thought while watching The National Dog Show. They’re all SO CUTE!!!
Feels like kid birthdays of a certain age (i.e. the 5 to 10-ish range) are a never ending Lego set exchange loop . . .
November 30, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Feels like kid birthdays of a certain age (i.e. the 5 to 10-ish range) are a never ending Lego set exchange loop . . .
Welp! It’s sleeting here, south of the Mason-Dixon Line. Time for everyone who did NOT learn to drive in the north to lose their minds and buy all the bread and toilet paper the stores have.😆
November 30, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Welp! It’s sleeting here, south of the Mason-Dixon Line. Time for everyone who did NOT learn to drive in the north to lose their minds and buy all the bread and toilet paper the stores have.😆
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The 2026 Spooktastic author list is looking Fire AF!! 🔥🔥🔥
While Spooktastic is invite only, DMs on IG are always open to marginalized creators!
While Spooktastic is invite only, DMs on IG are always open to marginalized creators!
November 29, 2025 at 10:21 PM
The 2026 Spooktastic author list is looking Fire AF!! 🔥🔥🔥
While Spooktastic is invite only, DMs on IG are always open to marginalized creators!
While Spooktastic is invite only, DMs on IG are always open to marginalized creators!
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There are flyers circulating and even mailers showing up in people’s mailboxes in Tennessee’s 7th Congressional District that list the wrong date for the upcoming special election. Voters are being told to vote on the incorrect day.
November 29, 2025 at 8:04 PM
There are flyers circulating and even mailers showing up in people’s mailboxes in Tennessee’s 7th Congressional District that list the wrong date for the upcoming special election. Voters are being told to vote on the incorrect day.
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It’s Small Business Caturday—er, Saturday! My Office Cat/Cat Boss Phil says, “Support Small Businesses.”
I’m now booking for consultations. I’ll read 2500 words of your story and meet with you on Zoom for an hour. Phil’s presence at said consultation is optional. 😉
#writingcommunity
I’m now booking for consultations. I’ll read 2500 words of your story and meet with you on Zoom for an hour. Phil’s presence at said consultation is optional. 😉
#writingcommunity
November 29, 2025 at 3:02 PM
It’s Small Business Caturday—er, Saturday! My Office Cat/Cat Boss Phil says, “Support Small Businesses.”
I’m now booking for consultations. I’ll read 2500 words of your story and meet with you on Zoom for an hour. Phil’s presence at said consultation is optional. 😉
#writingcommunity
I’m now booking for consultations. I’ll read 2500 words of your story and meet with you on Zoom for an hour. Phil’s presence at said consultation is optional. 😉
#writingcommunity
I’d like a word with the person/people who thought “slime” would be a great idea as a children’s toy.🙄
😆🫠
😆🫠
November 29, 2025 at 1:04 PM
I’d like a word with the person/people who thought “slime” would be a great idea as a children’s toy.🙄
😆🫠
😆🫠