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Maria Oglesby
@mariaoglesbyart.bsky.social
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I write fantasy books, graphic novels, D&D campaigns, and long texts about how great my dog is. Illustrator. She/her

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juliedillon.bsky.social
More traditional media experimentation! Watercolor, ink, color pencil, and a little bit of digital touchup.
A stylized illustration of a woman in profile with long flowy hair drawing back a bow, with a large eagle's head behind her. There are a lot of abstracted ink textures.
December 9, 2025 at 5:31 PM
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So excited to have our very special #agentinterview episode with @kellydhouse.bsky.social up on @publishingpals.bsky.social ! We talked about everything from the ins and outs of agenting to what genre tops all the others. Listen to it here! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i...
#writingcommunity
Interview With Agent Kelly Dyksterhouse!
Podcast Episode · Publishing Pals · 12/07/2025 · 39m
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December 8, 2025 at 5:01 PM
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The beautiful retelling my friend Suzanne work on who I do @publishingpals.bsky.social with is now out on Amazon! You can check it out here (and also the cover, which I got to design!)
#writingcommunity #pubday #bookbirthday
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Another Enchanted April - Kindle edition by von Arnim, Elizabeth. Literature & Fiction Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com.
Another Enchanted April - Kindle edition by von Arnim, Elizabeth. Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting w...
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December 8, 2025 at 4:55 PM
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tcandyart.bsky.social
Happy #kidlitartpostcard ! Here is a winter's folktale for this chilly December. My name is Tricia Candemeres and I am an author illustrator interested in all kinds of #kidlit projects. I am repped by Andrea Morrison of Writers House.
website: triciacandemeres.com
contact: [email protected]
December 4, 2025 at 11:33 AM
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k8cosgrove Hello
#kidlitartpostcard buddies,
I make books for kids!
Rep: Deborah Warren @eastwestlit.bsky.social

#kidlitart #art #childrensbooks
#NYTbestseller
#moomininspired #kidsbooks #kidlit #mermaid #merbunny #rabbit #bunny
Two white green & blue mermaid bunnies enjoying swimming and basking in a lush cotton candy forest with a twisty pink tree
December 4, 2025 at 11:18 AM
mariaoglesbyart.bsky.social
Hello #kidlitartpostcard ! I’m an illustrator/writer seeking work in graphic novels and cover design. I love making pen and ink fantasy maps, and work chiefly digitally and in watercolor. I am currently seeking representation ☺️
December 4, 2025 at 5:47 PM
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Lots of painting time today working on some #fantasyart portfolio pieces!
December 3, 2025 at 10:34 PM
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New @publishingpals.bsky.social episode is out! This one is all about #writing conferences!
Listen here:

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Intro to Conferences
Podcast Episode · Publishing Pals · 11/23/2025 · 50m
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November 30, 2025 at 12:15 PM
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Lyla is getting ready for the holidays
November 21, 2025 at 10:09 PM
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Fools’ play
illustration of a girl and a cat overlooking a table full of games, food, and dragons. A few eastern dragons are swirling around a chess piece of a knight
November 21, 2025 at 3:58 PM
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New @publishingpals.bsky.social episode is out! Join us as we discuss everything we’ve learned from the #kidlit and #writingcommunity about how to write a longline!

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Anatomy Of a Logline
Podcast Episode · Publishing Pals · 11/09/2025 · 44m
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November 21, 2025 at 9:35 PM
mariaoglesbyart.bsky.social
Been having a lot of fun the last couple weeks with some #dnd character art/ token art! Made for PCs/ battle maps for my @startplaying.bsky.social campaigns. It’s been insane juggling four at once, but still lots of fun!
November 17, 2025 at 8:05 PM
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thornockstudios.bsky.social
Not your average walk in the park for #KidLitArtPostcard Day
Hello, I’m Chris, a picture book illustrator.
See more work at thornockstudios.com
For inquiries, contact my agent Lori Steel — steelworksliterary.com
#kidlitart #illustrator
November 6, 2025 at 1:06 PM
mariaoglesbyart.bsky.social
Hello #kidlitartpostcard !! I’m a writer/illustrator seeking rep for comic, cover, and fantasy map art.
I love working both digitally and with watercolor, and illustrating anything fantastical, whimsical, or involving animals or D&D ☺️
mariaoglesbyart.com
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#kidlitartist #coverart #fantasyart
November 6, 2025 at 3:20 PM
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publishingpals.bsky.social
Check out our latest podcast guest @katiedwyer.bsky.social on substack where she share amazing resources for picture book authors and illustrators. 🎨
katiedwyer.bsky.social Katie Dwyer @katiedwyer.bsky.social · Jul 8
I made a step-by-step guide to creating picture book dummies over on Substack. Check it out! Later this week I’ll be sharing downloadable templates. 😊

#kidlit #kidlitart #picturebooks

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How to Make a Picture Book Dummy
A step-by-step guide
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October 15, 2025 at 2:37 PM
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There are so many great #writer resources to help make writing your book a little easier. Check out some of our favorites on our latest episode. #booksky #writersky www.buzzsprout.com/2533442/epis...
Writer Resources - Publishing Pals
Hello! In this episode, we go over writer resources. Wanna hear us word vomit as many helpful things as we can? This is the episode. Aaaaah I ran out of characters so I wasn't able to link everyt...
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October 26, 2025 at 12:44 PM
mariaoglesbyart.bsky.social
We have a new episode of @publishingpals.bsky.social out! This ep is a long list of #writerresources that we both use ☺️
Give it a listen and let us know if there are any you’d add to the list!
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Writer Resources
Podcast Episode · Publishing Pals · 10/26/2025 · 1h 5m
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November 3, 2025 at 5:25 PM
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October 29, 2025 at 1:15 PM
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My cat being regal and perfect, as usual
October 28, 2025 at 1:29 AM
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macicat.bsky.social
[Drumming Pulse]

#dndart | #art
River a tiefling smirks at the viewer as they summon their rapier, the blade still uncoiling as it forms from magic
October 24, 2025 at 6:40 AM
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viktoriay.bsky.social
Good morning 🤗 Happy Friday to everyone! 🌲🌞🌳 #ForestFriday #ForestScape #Scape #Forest #nature #landscape #naturephotography #mobilephotography #EastCoastKin
The photograph depicts an autumn forest. In the center of the frame is a small deciduous tree, a young oak with bright yellow foliage, standing out against a background of taller coniferous pine trees. The forest floor is covered with thick green moss and fallen leaves.
October 24, 2025 at 5:58 AM
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Mural progress!! So excited to be almost done!!!
October 22, 2025 at 8:20 PM
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Old Oak Siesta
Rough digital painting of an orange cat taking a nap in an old oak tree.
October 20, 2025 at 9:04 AM
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Cozy fantasy fans/ #bookcommunity! What would you recommend for someone who just finished A Witch’s Guide to Magical Inkeeping and wants more of the same vibe? (I did read Sangu Mandanna’s other cozy fantasy already)
October 19, 2025 at 10:21 PM
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WIP for another cover piece I’m working for for my #portfolio
Aiming for a body of about 12 pieces for next year!
October 18, 2025 at 1:23 PM