Deb Cushman

Educators: when you read aloud, do you stop for predictions or let the suspense run? Parents: same question at bedtime. What keeps your kids most hooked—pauses or pure speed? #Reading #kidsbooks #childrensbooks

Do you read in different genres? #reading

A child who finds the right book finds a new way to be brave. If your child is looking for a book with a protagonist who needs to find her courage, check out FRIGG'S JOURNEY IN ANASGAR. #reading #kidsbooks #kidlit #middlegradefiction

Do you set reading goals? #reading #kidsbooks

@LouiseMAamodt As I sit surrounded by my books beside a sign that says "Local Author," the funniest question I get is "Oh, did you write these books?"

Can you help me brainstorm questions people might ask at bookstore events beyond, “How did you get started writing?” or “Why did you write this book?” Red Balloon Bookshop launch 5-12-26 Wild Rumpus story time 5-23-26 Niche Books story time 6-20-26 #WritingCommunity #SCBWI

@AuthorLindstrom Love this post. Every word you wrote about the joy of writing for children is something I feel deep in my heart! Thank you!💖

Storyteller's Journey - Society's Secret Weapon #kilit writofwhimsy.blogspot.com/2026/05/storyt…

Beautiful days ahead. Happy May Day!

Opens up a whole new world!

There’s room for every kind of writer. Your process is valid. Not every reader will love your work, but when your story finds its people, the magic hits. #writing #writingtips

Are you taking your family on an epic quest this summer? If not, read an unforgettable epic fantasy together. 🙂📚

Today is World Book Day! You'll find new worlds, bold heroes, and twisty plots in the books offered in our group promotion! Dive in and see what grabs you. storyoriginapp.com/to/PfQ1NjT

Pingʼs Mystery in Pixiandria is an enchanting, heartfelt middle-grade fantasy that balances whimsical world-building with genuine emotional stakes. #faeries #faeries #middlegradebooks #fantasy #kidlit

For National Poetry Month, here’s A Totally Serious, Extremely Scientific Breakdown for Writing a Poem. debcushmanwriter.blogspot.com/2026/04/the-st… #poetry #writingpoetry #NationalPoetryMonth

Libraries are my happy place!

When you love your work, it feels a bit like discovering a hidden door in the forest. The ordinary becomes enchanted. Here’s to finding the work that lights you up from the inside.

Remember back in January when I told you to do this? Did you do it? If not, there's still time to mark your calendar.

Spotting a rainbow across the horizon after a storm is a thrill deep in my fantasy-writer soul. #rainbow #fantasy

I got the original inspiration for my middle grade fantasy novel Frigg’s Journey to Anasgar from a dream. Have you ever acted on a dream you just couldn’t get out of your thoughts? #kidlit #kidsbooks #dreaminspiration

New FREE Activity in the Nadavir Kids Club! Kids are invited on a magical reading adventure. Complete the quests to earn their place among the story-keepers of the 9 realms. Sign up for my newsletter at the link on the graphic below to join the fun! #kidsactivities #kidsbooks

Ping’s faery rule #12: Get outside and fly with the birds whenever possible! Have you flown with the birds lately? Isn’t it about time you started? #middlegradenovel #reading #flying #kidlit storyoriginapp.com/universalbookl…