Jess Witkins

Writer. Freelancer. Sometimes funny. Making pathetic look cool since 1985. Working on picture books, poetry, & a memoir. I work in a library.

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I think I’ve unlocked a new pandemic living badge. I’ve just panic spiraled myself so bad that I’m now shut in my office listening to whale song on my calm app. Possible soundscapes: Crackling fire? No. Babbling brook? No. Rain on leaves? No. Sad humpback? That’s the one. 👉🏼🐋

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This is the coolest gift! 😍

[Brittany Terwilliger @Brttnyblm]

When my novel came out, my coworkers made a library catalog card for it, signed it and had it framed, and to this day it’s one of the most special and thoughtful gifts I’ve ever received and sits on my desk by my computer

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Airline travel is amusing these days. I ordered a burger and they forgot to put the burger on it. They brought me a bun with toppings. 🤣 I know jet lag is real, but friends, I know what meat should look like.

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@ericsmithrocks @ashposton Andre Aciman, @WandaMo14, @TheBloggess, @neilhimself, @laurienotaro, @wiscobutler, @DaniTrussoni, @acevedowrites, @Luvvie and so many more!

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Gotta stay hydrated when writers conferencing. This is why Midwest conferences are the best. #SconnieInSota #amwriting #mnww

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@AnAmberAuthor I feel… called out. Was it… was it my ground hive five? What gave me away?

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In good news, I get to host my incredibly talented friend @maggieginsberg for a reading and writing workshop this month! #writing #authorevent

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Honestly, I’m with the chair people. 🤓

[Fake Library Statistics @FakeLibStats]

80% of librarians just want people to say “thank you” and the other 20% just want everyone to push in their chairs

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@YvonneLiuWriter @WritersDigest Likewise! Excited for the sessions today!

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Excited to attend @WritersDigest Nonfiction Writing Conference today! I’m caffeinated and ready to write!
#WritingCommunity

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@BakerandTaylor Apologies if I missed this update, but will orders already submitted continue to ship? So sorry you have to deal with this and appreciate your updates for libraries. Crossing our fingers you’ll be back soon!

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My piece, “Inheritance,” is published in here! Such a needed space for mental health stories! Consider supporting and sharing. Thank you! #WritingCommunity #writinggoals

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When you’re trapped in the bathroom with Shelob the spider and you don’t have the light of earendil but you have a cell phone and can text your husband. 😱

[KILL YOUR DARLINGS is on book tour 🐉 @dragonspleen]

don’t touch that, it’s my emotional support emdash

[JON SCHABL @JSchabl]

27 years ago my dad called Mr Holland’s Opus “Mr Hobo’s Oboe” and since then I’ve thought about it at least twice a week.

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@erinentrada Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand and for a fantastic female adventure story in harsh cold climates Welcome To the Goddamn Ice Cube by the one and only @BlairBraverman! ❤️

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With stories about race & mental health, bipolar disorder, disability & mental health, low socioeconomic status and scarcity mindset - this anthology brings a lot to the shelf w/ #writers from around the globe! Consider donating and supporting stories like this being available.

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@mollymcghee Loving a newer novella called And Then I Woke Up by @barquing.

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First porch read session of the year! Wisconsin winter was too long, my friends.

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@SGJ72 That is a hardcore way to fast draft. Well done, Sir.

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@MeredithIreland Congratulations!!