On January 12, 2024, I found out that I had been chosen as a Round Table 2024 mentee. Jessica Yoon had picked me as her mentee among the many applicants. Unlike the PBChat mentorship of 2022, which was for three months, this would be a year-long mentorship. Here’s how it went…
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My second full year seriously pursuing a writing career is coming to an end in a few days. In this post, I want to reflect on what I worked on and accomplished this year. I did not get an agent or a book deal, but there is still a lot I’m proud of. I want to commemorate my progress on this website, for future Erika to look back on.
Continue reading “2023 Recap: Reflecting on the Year”After my honorable mention win in #50PreciousWords last month, I decided to try my hand at #SpringFlingKidlit this month. If you haven’t heard of this contest, find out more. In this post, I’m sharing my entry.
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The official mentoring element of the 2022 PBChat Mentorship experience has come to an end. My relationship with my mentor, Ana Siqueira, isn’t over. And the showcase is still coming up. But for now, I wanted to reflect on what I’ve learned during this amazing 3-month mentorship. For anyone unfamiliar with the PBChat Mentorship, you can find out more on Justin Colón’s website.
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I was lucky enough to attend a pre-launch event for If Your Babysitter is a Bruja. Ana is my mentor in this year’s PBChat Mentorship program, so I was extra lucky to have the chance to see her and Irena Freitas, the illustrator, read the book aloud at the Book & Books event. I can’t wait to read it to my niece the next time I see her! If you don’t have your own copy yet, you can buy it on Amazon (affiliate) or Bookshop or another book store near you.
Now, on to the review…
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I attended my first in-person SCBWI conference this month. The “Reunited and It Feels So Good” conference was also my first Florida regional conference. I thought I’d write a quick post about my 5 major takeaways from the conference, both in terms of content and in terms of the conference experience. Feel free to share your own takeaways in the comments!
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A new year has begun. Let’s talk writing goals…
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October seems to be a huge month for aspiring authors, so I thought I’d compile a list of events to check out and participate in. If you’re an aspiring children’s and young adult literature author, and are not agented yet, this post is for you.
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Here’s my entry for the Fall Writing Frenzy 2021 contest. If you don’t know what that is, head over here. I look forward to reading the other entries!
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I was so excited to get my pre-order of Gitty and Kvetch in the mail! I’ve known Caroline for over a decade. Seeing her words in print is an amazing feeling. So proud and excited! Don’t worry, though, this review includes my honest thoughts on the story of Gitty and her BFF, Kvetch. Buy it on Amazon (affiliate) or on Bookshop or a bookstore near you.
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