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Laurie Smith Murphy

@lauriemurph.bsky.social

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#MG #PB #AmWriting #AmQuerying #SCBWI #NewEngland #50PreciousWords Winner '22, #RevPit Winner '25 hiking, traveling, theatre

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Laurie Smith Murphy @lauriemurph.bsky.social · Aug 7

HEART FINDS X STAND UP, YUMI CHUNG

12yo girl feels invisible next to her perfect sister and special-needs brother until a talent show disaster forces her to step into the spotlight and prove she's anything but ordinary. #QuestPit #MG #C #Q

When 12yo girl longs to be seen, she elicits help from the antique mannequin from Mom's shop & her snarky grandma, after her act for the talent snow with frenemy BFF sinks. But will it be enough to step into the spotlight and out of her siblings' shadows?

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Laurie Smith Murphy @lauriemurph.bsky.social · 7d

“Memories are simply moments that refuse to be ordinary” ― Diane Keaton

#DianeKeaton #Memories #Anythingbutordinary

Laurie Smith Murphy @lauriemurph.bsky.social · 12d

Good luck, Wera!!

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Laurie Smith Murphy @lauriemurph.bsky.social · 19d

What an amazing woman! She will be missed.

#JaneGoodall #Activist #Animals #Makeadifference

You cannot get through a single day without having an impact on
the world around you. What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want
to make.

Laurie Smith Murphy @lauriemurph.bsky.social · 26d

Okay. I can see that. I appreciate your time, Vicky. Thanks!

Laurie Smith Murphy @lauriemurph.bsky.social · 27d

"While there is a lot to appreciate here, I don't have the vision needed to champion the project to publication. Regretfully, I must pass." I've also gotten something similar..."I don't have the editorial vision to proceed." Curious as to what this means. Thank you, Vicky!

Laurie Smith Murphy @lauriemurph.bsky.social · Sep 17

Heading to Nashville soon for the first time. Recommendations for restaurants, please and thank you!

#Nashville

Laurie Smith Murphy @lauriemurph.bsky.social · Sep 9

I bet! 😘

Laurie Smith Murphy @lauriemurph.bsky.social · Sep 9

Gorgeous!!

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Laurie Smith Murphy @lauriemurph.bsky.social · Aug 21

“Sing your song. Dance your dance. Tell your tale.”
― Frank McCourt

#Teacher #Writer #FrankMcCourt #AmWriting #AmQuerying

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Laurie Smith Murphy @lauriemurph.bsky.social · Aug 14

"You're only given a little spark of madness. You mustn't lose it." — Robin Williams

#RobinWilliams #AmWriting #KidLit #Spark

Laurie Smith Murphy @lauriemurph.bsky.social · Aug 7

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Laurie Smith Murphy @lauriemurph.bsky.social · Aug 4

"August of another summer, and once again
I am drinking the sun
and the lilies again are spread across the water."
— Mary Oliver (from her poem "The Pond")

#Poetry #MaryOliver #Summer #August #ThePondPoem
#KidLit #AmWriting

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Laurie Smith Murphy @lauriemurph.bsky.social · Aug 2

"No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.”
— Aesop

#BeKind #Kindness #KidLit #AmWriting

Laurie Smith Murphy @lauriemurph.bsky.social · Jul 24

“I will be the gladdest thing under the sun! I will touch a hundred flowers and not pick one.” ― Edna St. Vincent Millay

#EdnaSt.VincentMillay #Poet #Feminist #Poetry #Writing

Laurie Smith Murphy @lauriemurph.bsky.social · Jul 16

“I have only to break into the tightness of a strawberry, and I see summer – its dust and lowering skies.” ― Toni Morrison

#Writer #Novelist #ToniMorrison #AmWriting #AmQuerying
#Poet #Poetry

Laurie Smith Murphy @lauriemurph.bsky.social · Jul 14

"Let us pick up our books and our pens. They are our most powerful weapons. One child, one teacher, one book and one pen can change the world. Education is the only solution. Education first." — Malala Yousafzai

#MalalaYousafzai #Books #Education #AmWriting #AmQuerying

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Laurie Smith Murphy @lauriemurph.bsky.social · Jul 13

HIDDEN TRUTHS X THE CHANCE TO FLY

* Ivy ❤️ idioms
* Feels invisible
* Sweet brother with Down syndrome
* Talented, annoying older sister
* BFF to frenemy
* Secret crush
* Antique mannequin friend
* Snarky grandma
* Overwhelmed mom
* Talent show

#BluePit #MG #Q #CON 📖

BEYOND THE MOON

When 12yo Ivy longs to be seen, she elicits help from the antique mannequin from Mom's shop and her snarky grandma after her act for the talent show with frenemy BFF sinks. But will it be enough to step into the spotlight and out of her siblings' shadows?

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Laurie Smith Murphy @lauriemurph.bsky.social · Jul 13

ALMOST TIME + WHILE WE WAIT
Impatient Ana can’t wait for baby brother to be born or Mittens to have her kittens. When a snowstorm hits her parents leave for hospital & Ana waits with Grammy. What will Ana do when things take their own sweet time & she can’t wait one minute longer? #BluePit #PB #SEL

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Laurie Smith Murphy @lauriemurph.bsky.social · Jul 13

Very cool! I love watching them. Ducks, too. When I heard this story about the geese, I had to write it. So heartwarming!

Laurie Smith Murphy @lauriemurph.bsky.social · Jul 13

IDA, ALWAYS
Geese mate for life so when Arnold is injured & whisked away by a wildlife center to save him, mate Amelia sets off on a journey to find him. Can she find him before she loses all hope of ever seeing him again? What happens next, astounds everyone! True Cape Cod story. #BluePit #PB #Q 📖

IDA, ALWAYS
Geese mate for life, so when Arnold is injured & whisked away by local wildlife center to save him, mate Amelia sets off on a journey to find him. Can she find him before she loses all hope of ever seeing him again? What happens, astounds everyone! True Cape Cod Story. #BluePit #PB

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Laurie Smith Murphy @lauriemurph.bsky.social · Jul 13

HIDDEN TRUTHS X THE CHANCE TO FLY

When 12yo Ivy longs to be seen, she elicits help from the antique mannequin from Mom's shop and her snarky grandma after her act for the talent show with frenemy BFF sinks. But
will it be enough to step into the spotlight?

#BluePit #MG #CON 📖

BEYOND THE MOON
When 12yo Ivy longs to be seen, she elicits help from the antique mannequin from Mom's shop & snarky grandma after her act for the talent show with frenemy BFF sinks. But will it be enough to step into the spotlight and out of her siblings' shadows?

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Laurie Smith Murphy @lauriemurph.bsky.social · Jul 12

Thanks, Elizabeth!

Laurie Smith Murphy @lauriemurph.bsky.social · Jul 12

I plan to join tomorrow but I'm terrible at pitching. I have a complete #MG that I #AmQuerying and will be pitching. I also have several #PBs. I plan to work on my pitches today. Wish me luck! #BluePitHype

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Laurie Smith Murphy @lauriemurph.bsky.social · Jul 12

😂

Laurie Smith Murphy @lauriemurph.bsky.social · Jul 12

“Why did you do all this for me?' he asked. 'I don't deserve it. I've never done anything for you.' 'You have been my friend,' replied Charlotte. 'That in itself is a tremendous thing.”
― E.B. White

#EBWhite #KidLit #Classic #Charlotte'sWeb #Writer #AmWriting #AmQuerying