Audrey Beth Stein
@audreybethstein.bsky.social
Author. Human. Curious. I write adult lit and picture books. Self-pubbed my first book before it was cool. Currently seeking trad pub homes for my latest manuscripts, a literary agent partner, and fresh readers for my published books.
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Reading DRAGON CAT WINS THE LOTTERY... to an otter.
Best birthday present ever :)
For the record, having a couple of otters on your lap is like having a half dozen kittens on your lap.
This photo is a few months old, but remembering still brings me joy.
Best birthday present ever :)
For the record, having a couple of otters on your lap is like having a half dozen kittens on your lap.
This photo is a few months old, but remembering still brings me joy.
Queer Joy
Female Friendship
Campfire Marshmallows
7 mid-life women
Exes, ex-crushes, friends, acquaintances
(Spoiler: 0 hookups)
The summer weekend they each need, if the SIXTY PERCENT CHANCE OF RAIN doesn’t get in the way.
SOMEBODY SOMEWHERE x SHOW DON’T TELL
#DVpit #A #CON #LF #WF #JV #LGBT
Female Friendship
Campfire Marshmallows
7 mid-life women
Exes, ex-crushes, friends, acquaintances
(Spoiler: 0 hookups)
The summer weekend they each need, if the SIXTY PERCENT CHANCE OF RAIN doesn’t get in the way.
SOMEBODY SOMEWHERE x SHOW DON’T TELL
#DVpit #A #CON #LF #WF #JV #LGBT
October 8, 2025 at 10:39 PM
Reading DRAGON CAT WINS THE LOTTERY... to an otter.
Best birthday present ever :)
For the record, having a couple of otters on your lap is like having a half dozen kittens on your lap.
This photo is a few months old, but remembering still brings me joy.
Best birthday present ever :)
For the record, having a couple of otters on your lap is like having a half dozen kittens on your lap.
This photo is a few months old, but remembering still brings me joy.
October 8, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Reading DRAGON CAT WINS THE LOTTERY... to an otter.
Best birthday present ever :)
For the record, having a couple of otters on your lap is like having a half dozen kittens on your lap.
This photo is a few months old, but remembering still brings me joy.
Best birthday present ever :)
For the record, having a couple of otters on your lap is like having a half dozen kittens on your lap.
This photo is a few months old, but remembering still brings me joy.
An imaginary pet named Falafel. A very real theft. And two misunderstood kids at odds on a playground.
When class weirdo Jeremy Zissman yells, “I got Falafel!” and takes off just as the bell for school rings, Eitan must figure out how to save his beloved pet—without getting in trouble.
#DVpit #PB
When class weirdo Jeremy Zissman yells, “I got Falafel!” and takes off just as the bell for school rings, Eitan must figure out how to save his beloved pet—without getting in trouble.
#DVpit #PB
October 8, 2025 at 9:16 PM
You told your Hollywood crush you want to sleep with her.
Your neighbor’s asking for coming out advice before she declares her presidential run.
Your son’s wondering about his dead dad.
And this is just September.
17 more months of the unexpected to come.
#DVpit #A #CON #LF #WF #JV #LGBT
Your neighbor’s asking for coming out advice before she declares her presidential run.
Your son’s wondering about his dead dad.
And this is just September.
17 more months of the unexpected to come.
#DVpit #A #CON #LF #WF #JV #LGBT
October 8, 2025 at 7:55 PM
SOMEBODY SOMEWHERE meets SHOW DON’T TELL
7 women at midlife.
Queer Joy
Female Friendship
Good Conversation
Tricky Dilemmas
Camping, Swimming, S’mores.
This summer weekend is exactly what they each need, if the SIXTY PERCENT CHANCE OF RAIN doesn’t get in the way.
#DVpit #A #CON #LF #WF #JV #LGBT
7 women at midlife.
Queer Joy
Female Friendship
Good Conversation
Tricky Dilemmas
Camping, Swimming, S’mores.
This summer weekend is exactly what they each need, if the SIXTY PERCENT CHANCE OF RAIN doesn’t get in the way.
#DVpit #A #CON #LF #WF #JV #LGBT
October 8, 2025 at 5:34 PM
An imaginary pet named Falafel. A very real theft. And two misunderstood kids at odds on a playground. When class weirdo Jeremy Zissman yells, “I got Falafel!” and takes off just as the bell for school rings, Eitan must figure out how to save his beloved pet—without getting in trouble.
#DVpit #PB
#DVpit #PB
October 8, 2025 at 2:43 PM
You just told your Hollywood crush you want to sleep with her. Your neighbor’s asking for coming out advice before she declares her presidential run. Your son’s wondering more about his dead dad. And this is just September. 17 more months of the unexpected to come.
#DVpit #A #CON #LF #WF #JV #LGBT
#DVpit #A #CON #LF #WF #JV #LGBT
October 8, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Queer Joy
Female Friendship
Campfire Marshmallows
7 women, ages 42-58
Exes, ex-crushes, friends, acquaintances
(Spoiler: 0 hookups)
The summer weekend they each need, if the SIXTY PERCENT CHANCE OF RAIN doesn’t get in the way.
SOMEBODY SOMEWHERE x SHOW DON’T TELL
#QueerPit #A #UP #LF #WF
Female Friendship
Campfire Marshmallows
7 women, ages 42-58
Exes, ex-crushes, friends, acquaintances
(Spoiler: 0 hookups)
The summer weekend they each need, if the SIXTY PERCENT CHANCE OF RAIN doesn’t get in the way.
SOMEBODY SOMEWHERE x SHOW DON’T TELL
#QueerPit #A #UP #LF #WF
August 15, 2025 at 1:58 PM
A single lesbian mom’s life gets a lot more interesting when her neighbor the senator launches a presidential campaign, the brother of her Hollywood crush moves into the apartment next door, and her ten-year-old son starts asking questions about his dead dad’s family.
#QueerPit #A #UP #LF #WF
#QueerPit #A #UP #LF #WF
August 15, 2025 at 12:13 PM
7 middle-life women, queer + straight.
1 weekend of camping.
Late summer 2024.
SOMEBODY SOMEWHERE x SHOW DON’T TELL
An upmarket novel of queer joy and female friendship that asks the question... when looking back at your life, would you trade what you have, for something else? #A #LF #QuestPit #Q
1 weekend of camping.
Late summer 2024.
SOMEBODY SOMEWHERE x SHOW DON’T TELL
An upmarket novel of queer joy and female friendship that asks the question... when looking back at your life, would you trade what you have, for something else? #A #LF #QuestPit #Q
August 6, 2025 at 12:11 PM
In the category of Books I Wish Weren't Needed, But Am Glad Exist.
The subtitle of today's book is "Finding Calm During School Lockdown Drills." Today @grubreport.bsky.social and I discuss them, and why she chose to write a picture book for kids anxious about them. #kidlit 📚👍 afuse8production.slj.com/2025/02/14/c...
Cover Reveal and Conversation: Not Like Every Day by Stephanie V.W. Lucianovic
The subtitle of today's book is
afuse8production.slj.com
February 14, 2025 at 4:00 PM
In the category of Books I Wish Weren't Needed, But Am Glad Exist.
Turns out short-form posts are not where my brain's at, for either writing or reading. As we used to say in middle school, it's been real.
I'm taking an indefinite break here. You can find me on my website audreybethstein.com or Instagram @audreybethstein, where I post beautiful images + book news.
I'm taking an indefinite break here. You can find me on my website audreybethstein.com or Instagram @audreybethstein, where I post beautiful images + book news.
October 22, 2023 at 1:09 PM
Turns out short-form posts are not where my brain's at, for either writing or reading. As we used to say in middle school, it's been real.
I'm taking an indefinite break here. You can find me on my website audreybethstein.com or Instagram @audreybethstein, where I post beautiful images + book news.
I'm taking an indefinite break here. You can find me on my website audreybethstein.com or Instagram @audreybethstein, where I post beautiful images + book news.
My Facebook feed today is filled with obituaries for people who should still be alive.
There was a photo of a family of five, happy and full of life, then a photo of their five coffins next to each other.
Fuck Hamas.
There was a photo of a family of five, happy and full of life, then a photo of their five coffins next to each other.
Fuck Hamas.
October 19, 2023 at 3:01 AM
My Facebook feed today is filled with obituaries for people who should still be alive.
There was a photo of a family of five, happy and full of life, then a photo of their five coffins next to each other.
Fuck Hamas.
There was a photo of a family of five, happy and full of life, then a photo of their five coffins next to each other.
Fuck Hamas.
Reposted by Audrey Beth Stein
So excited to finally share the cover reveal for my debut picture book, TATE'S WILD RESCUE, honoring my love for animals.
Now available for preorder! bit.ly/3RRlbG8
I can't wait to see Tate make her way into the wild.
The support from the #KidLit community has been so touching. THANK YOU! 🐾💞
Now available for preorder! bit.ly/3RRlbG8
I can't wait to see Tate make her way into the wild.
The support from the #KidLit community has been so touching. THANK YOU! 🐾💞
October 18, 2023 at 5:18 PM
So excited to finally share the cover reveal for my debut picture book, TATE'S WILD RESCUE, honoring my love for animals.
Now available for preorder! bit.ly/3RRlbG8
I can't wait to see Tate make her way into the wild.
The support from the #KidLit community has been so touching. THANK YOU! 🐾💞
Now available for preorder! bit.ly/3RRlbG8
I can't wait to see Tate make her way into the wild.
The support from the #KidLit community has been so touching. THANK YOU! 🐾💞
Got my Covid vax today. Filling out racial and ethnic information was a *requirement* to get the appointment.
That sort of form scares the shit out of me, every time.
I don't have the courage of my Uncle Morty, WWII POW who didn't hesitate to say he was a Jew, then survived a concentration camp.
That sort of form scares the shit out of me, every time.
I don't have the courage of my Uncle Morty, WWII POW who didn't hesitate to say he was a Jew, then survived a concentration camp.
October 17, 2023 at 4:35 AM
Got my Covid vax today. Filling out racial and ethnic information was a *requirement* to get the appointment.
That sort of form scares the shit out of me, every time.
I don't have the courage of my Uncle Morty, WWII POW who didn't hesitate to say he was a Jew, then survived a concentration camp.
That sort of form scares the shit out of me, every time.
I don't have the courage of my Uncle Morty, WWII POW who didn't hesitate to say he was a Jew, then survived a concentration camp.
Agents and editors: there have been a ton of really interesting PB pitches for #DVPit this year and you have through Tuesday to read/like/request!
#kidlitchat Hi folks!
A quick PSA: #DVPit is happening on October 11th on Discord, and there are VERY few agents and editors who rep picture books signed up so far... even though we still need diverse voices in picture books! Please encourage your agent + editor colleagues to participate! ❤️💙💜💚💛🧡
A quick PSA: #DVPit is happening on October 11th on Discord, and there are VERY few agents and editors who rep picture books signed up so far... even though we still need diverse voices in picture books! Please encourage your agent + editor colleagues to participate! ❤️💙💜💚💛🧡
October 15, 2023 at 11:21 PM
Agents and editors: there have been a ton of really interesting PB pitches for #DVPit this year and you have through Tuesday to read/like/request!
Hi #kidlitchat! I'm curious if your character development process is different for picture book texts vs longer written work (e.g. middle grade).
October 11, 2023 at 1:21 AM
Hi #kidlitchat! I'm curious if your character development process is different for picture book texts vs longer written work (e.g. middle grade).
This review by Elspeth Lorraine was a delight to read.
"Dragon Cat Wins the Lottery" By Audrey Beth Stein and Illustrated By Alina Lutaeva
Book Review
www.elspethlorraine.com
October 10, 2023 at 2:08 AM
This review by Elspeth Lorraine was a delight to read.
Some delightful company a.k.a. my new TBR list :)
Here are just a few of the amazing kidlit books launching this wk! Congrats to all! Do YOU have a kidlit book launching this wk, too? Reply w/cover & info!
@katejenkslandry.bsky.social @saraclevinebooks.bsky.social @audreybethstein.bsky.social @deborahkerbel.bsky.social @meganhoytwrites.bsky.social
@katejenkslandry.bsky.social @saraclevinebooks.bsky.social @audreybethstein.bsky.social @deborahkerbel.bsky.social @meganhoytwrites.bsky.social
October 3, 2023 at 7:40 PM
Some delightful company a.k.a. my new TBR list :)
Today's the day... Happy Book Birthday, DRAGON CAT WINS THE LOTTERY!
Something unexpected is afoot. Or maybe 100 somethings.
BUY NOW:
- Amazon: www.amazon.com/dp/B0CD1VZS9G/
- Barnes & Noble: www.barnesandnoble.com/w/dragon-cat...
- Bookshop.org: bookshop.org/p/books/drag...
Something unexpected is afoot. Or maybe 100 somethings.
BUY NOW:
- Amazon: www.amazon.com/dp/B0CD1VZS9G/
- Barnes & Noble: www.barnesandnoble.com/w/dragon-cat...
- Bookshop.org: bookshop.org/p/books/drag...
October 3, 2023 at 3:58 PM
Today's the day... Happy Book Birthday, DRAGON CAT WINS THE LOTTERY!
Something unexpected is afoot. Or maybe 100 somethings.
BUY NOW:
- Amazon: www.amazon.com/dp/B0CD1VZS9G/
- Barnes & Noble: www.barnesandnoble.com/w/dragon-cat...
- Bookshop.org: bookshop.org/p/books/drag...
Something unexpected is afoot. Or maybe 100 somethings.
BUY NOW:
- Amazon: www.amazon.com/dp/B0CD1VZS9G/
- Barnes & Noble: www.barnesandnoble.com/w/dragon-cat...
- Bookshop.org: bookshop.org/p/books/drag...
Reposted by Audrey Beth Stein
🎉COVER REVEAL🎉
My next picture book ALONE SOMETIMES: EVERYBODY NEEDS A HOLE IN THE GROUND comes out March 2024! This book is for anyone who needs alone time or to decompress from stress or life overload🌱🌿
💖Pre-orders are open wherever you buy books!
#kidlit #kidlitart #author #mentalheath
My next picture book ALONE SOMETIMES: EVERYBODY NEEDS A HOLE IN THE GROUND comes out March 2024! This book is for anyone who needs alone time or to decompress from stress or life overload🌱🌿
💖Pre-orders are open wherever you buy books!
#kidlit #kidlitart #author #mentalheath
September 27, 2023 at 6:23 PM
🎉COVER REVEAL🎉
My next picture book ALONE SOMETIMES: EVERYBODY NEEDS A HOLE IN THE GROUND comes out March 2024! This book is for anyone who needs alone time or to decompress from stress or life overload🌱🌿
💖Pre-orders are open wherever you buy books!
#kidlit #kidlitart #author #mentalheath
My next picture book ALONE SOMETIMES: EVERYBODY NEEDS A HOLE IN THE GROUND comes out March 2024! This book is for anyone who needs alone time or to decompress from stress or life overload🌱🌿
💖Pre-orders are open wherever you buy books!
#kidlit #kidlitart #author #mentalheath
#kidlitchat G'night, y'all! Happy reading!
PS. Last time was pie, this time was cookies, so I suggest ice cream for next week — unless you want to act like true New Englanders and save ice cream until the dead of winter.
PS. Last time was pie, this time was cookies, so I suggest ice cream for next week — unless you want to act like true New Englanders and save ice cream until the dead of winter.
September 27, 2023 at 2:20 AM
#kidlitchat G'night, y'all! Happy reading!
PS. Last time was pie, this time was cookies, so I suggest ice cream for next week — unless you want to act like true New Englanders and save ice cream until the dead of winter.
PS. Last time was pie, this time was cookies, so I suggest ice cream for next week — unless you want to act like true New Englanders and save ice cream until the dead of winter.
#kidlitchat Hi folks!
A quick PSA: #DVPit is happening on October 11th on Discord, and there are VERY few agents and editors who rep picture books signed up so far... even though we still need diverse voices in picture books! Please encourage your agent + editor colleagues to participate! ❤️💙💜💚💛🧡
A quick PSA: #DVPit is happening on October 11th on Discord, and there are VERY few agents and editors who rep picture books signed up so far... even though we still need diverse voices in picture books! Please encourage your agent + editor colleagues to participate! ❤️💙💜💚💛🧡
September 27, 2023 at 1:00 AM
#kidlitchat Hi folks!
A quick PSA: #DVPit is happening on October 11th on Discord, and there are VERY few agents and editors who rep picture books signed up so far... even though we still need diverse voices in picture books! Please encourage your agent + editor colleagues to participate! ❤️💙💜💚💛🧡
A quick PSA: #DVPit is happening on October 11th on Discord, and there are VERY few agents and editors who rep picture books signed up so far... even though we still need diverse voices in picture books! Please encourage your agent + editor colleagues to participate! ❤️💙💜💚💛🧡
One week until pub day. This is the time when I worry that ABSOLUTELY NO ONE will buy the book.
September 26, 2023 at 11:05 PM
One week until pub day. This is the time when I worry that ABSOLUTELY NO ONE will buy the book.