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Debbie Ridpath Ohi (Work-Only)
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This is my work-only broadcast acct with updates about what I'm working on. Not all kidlit. Also see https://debbieohi.com/newsletter/ 🇨🇦

For my main feed w/ ALL my nerdy interests, replies: @DebbieOhi.com

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6/ He's asked me NOT to get it critiqued or run it by beta readers, that he's happy to provide feedback.

Goal: to get it into good enough shape to warrant a contract.

So now I'm just WRITING. ❤️💛💙💚🧡

Wish me luck, eh?
August 18, 2025 at 2:42 PM
I'm using my @work.debbieohi.com acct for work-related updates. I promise NOT to post daily wordcount updates etc. 😜 Will aim for a post a week, I think, & will try to include tools/resources I am finding useful.

If you're interested in what I'm working on, I encourage you to turn on notifications.
July 7, 2025 at 11:53 PM
Wrote a longer post about gratitude, @jpchanda.bsky.social, and embracing my next career challenge:

www.instagram.com/p/DLh5JJBuggH/
#Gratitude #KidLit
June 30, 2025 at 3:27 PM
This is the first time since 2011 that I've had no book contract in the wings. This is on purpose. After much angsting, I've decided to take a break from picture books so I can focus on writing middle grade.

I'm both terrified and exhilarated.

PLEASE WISH ME LUCK.

#KidLit
June 20, 2025 at 1:26 PM
My go-to fountain pen is still my Pilot Falcon with a Soft Fine nib. The flex nib enables me to get a slight variable line width, and the pen is a reliable starter (e.g. even if I don't use it for weeks but pick it up, it still writes with no problem). I just wish it had a bigger ink capacity.
June 20, 2025 at 1:16 PM
I resisted for a while, but I've been lured to the side of Team #OxfordComma.
June 4, 2025 at 3:47 PM
So much is about learning how to really LISTEN.

#FoundObjectArt
June 4, 2025 at 3:35 PM
This week is first in a long time where my creative work focus is solely WRITING books for young people (current: a spooky middle grade), have no contracted deadlines, don't feel pressured to be actively promoting a just-released book, and I am not travelling.

Enjoying this moment while it lasts.
June 2, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Comic: First Things First.

#DebbieOhiComics
May 26, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Woohoo! Handed in final art for I'M BUSY, the newest in the I'M... picture books written by @michaelianblack.bsky.social and illustrated by me. Cover not yet public.

There will likely be a few more tweaks, but the bulk of the art is done. 🎨🥳 #KidLit
April 17, 2025 at 12:09 PM
Hi! This is my work-only feed where I not only post JUST news & updates about what I'm working on, but where I also post comics, art, & art expts that are NOT necessarily kidlit-focused.

If you're looking for my main EVERYTHING acct where I post #BlueSkyTips etc, see @debbieohi.com.
March 28, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Another Procreate animation I did several yrs ago, sent to a young friend of who was pursuing sound engineering as a career. #Animation #Procreate
March 2, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Playing around with adding sound effects to an animation I created on my iPad (Procreate). I still haven't had time to learn Procreate Dreams yet.

#Animation #Procreate #CreepyCute #DarkerArt
February 27, 2025 at 1:49 AM
You never know what will come out of a broken crayon.

#BrokenCrayon #FoundObjectArt #Beavers #KidLitArt
February 26, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Early experiment with paper collage, from my archives.

#Collage #PaperCollage
February 24, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Broccoli romance.

#FoundObjectArt #FoodArt
February 23, 2025 at 6:45 PM
At some point, you just have to let go.

#FoundObjectArt
February 23, 2025 at 1:09 PM
February 23, 2025 at 12:31 PM
"And then she opened the book..."

Created with Procreate. #Animation #Procreate #Reading
February 23, 2025 at 12:26 PM
Punctuation breakup.
#DebbieOhiComics
February 13, 2025 at 10:13 PM
Valentine's rejection.

#DebbieOhiComic #ValentinesDay
February 12, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Radicchio smile. #FoundObjectArt

I only learned recently I've been mispronouncing "radicchio" incorrectly in my head all my life.
February 11, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Punctuation nerd rejection.
#DebbieOhiComics
February 11, 2025 at 2:53 AM
One reason I created this separate account is so I could post pieces like this one without having people ask me if I'm feeling ok. 💙 Going to use #DarkerArt tag as a way of categorizing this kind of art when I share, to make it easier for me (or others) to find/browse later.
February 10, 2025 at 5:06 PM
A comic for fellow punctuation nerds.
#DebbieOhiComics #Punctuation
February 9, 2025 at 7:25 PM