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Sarah Floyd

@kidlitSarah

Kidlit author, mother, dog lover, deep thinker. California born and raised, still dreaming. Ten Clever Ninjas (PB) and Butterfly Girl (Upper MG) 🦋 #SCBWI

 United States
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Joined December 2013
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YAY!! 😍🥰Pre-orders for BUTTERFLY GIRL are officially open... it's starting to feel REAL. I appreciate the editing update and beautiful new cover -- I'm so proud and grateful that this book of my heart now flies under the banner of Wild Ink Publishing! 🦋📚 #kidlit #MG #writing
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Pre-order Sarah Floyd's newly updated Butterfly Girl from all the places online. But if you love indie bookstores, consider purchasing from bookshop.org/p/books/butterf…
Butterfly Girl

Butterfly Girl

"I call on you, 'tis birthright to ask. And set loose magic from days gone past..."Twelve-year-old Meghan is abandoned on her grandfather's Oregon farm, stumbles on an ancestor's magic spell book . ....

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Danse Macabre got its first orange flag in its category! Yayyy!! 🧡 Soooooo grateful for everyone’s kindness & support! 🩰🖤🕰️🙏🏻 @MichaelJBooks
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Alert! Alert! Alert! DANSE MACABRE is officially up on NetGalley!! Ahhhhh 🩰♥️🩰♥️🩰♥️
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First thing I did when I woke up was check my tablet. Yep - THE RETURN OF THE CERULEAN BLUR dropped - my second novel is now out in the world! 🥲 At one point, I never thought pub day would come. Now, I've experienced it 2X - and more on the way.... @WildInkPub
Author Bruce Buchanan examines his new novel, THE RETURN OF THE CERULEAN BLUR, on his tablet!

ALT Author Bruce Buchanan examines his new novel, THE RETURN OF THE CERULEAN BLUR, on his tablet!

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Don’t make fun of me!!! Haha. But seriously…DANSE MACABRE is real and happening and I’m SO excited… Who has their copy?! 🩰♥️🩰♥️🩰♥️
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One week away! After nearly 3 years in the works, THE RETURN OF THE CERULEAN BLUR will be out in next Tuesday from @WildInkPub. Thanks @courtneyreece0 for the cool graphic!
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Middle grade readers! If you enjoy MG magical adventures, check out author @RileyKilmore's exciting newest novel, Alexy Strong and Silent. I couldn't put it down! Fantastic! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ amazon.com/review/R27U09ITEJ…
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DANSE MACABRE was announced one year ago today!! And now it’s getting real!! 🩰♥️🩰♥️🩰♥️🩰♥️🩰♥️
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My reader friends!!! Who wants in on an ARC for DANSE MACABRE?! Ahhhh… Sign up here! forms.gle/T6u7hH2nBcskhC2Q9 Please share! 🩰♥️🩰♥️🩰♥️🩰♥️
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COVER REVEAL FOR DANSE MACABRE!!! 🩰♥️ I’m crying. This book is my heart. It’s the book I fought for. After 15 years of work. I never stopped fighting. PLEASE share this post & share in my joy today!! 😭🙏🏻🎉 It’s journey:
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COVER REVEAL! @chadharper91 debut! I'm so excited for this! And the publisher hired my daughter to create the cover! #2027debuts #writingcommunity #LGBTQ #RomCom @Tpurcellagency
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I was just featured in Vox!!! vox.com/culture/499624/middl… vox.com/culture/499624/middl…
The promising race to get kids reading again

The promising race to get kids reading again

The next generation of middle-grade books doesn’t look like Harry Potter. Good.

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Baking oatmeal chocolate chip cookies for our lovely new neighbors. 💕
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For the Monday crowd - THE RETURN OF THE CERULEAN BLUR is now up for pre-order! Paperback & ebook. Coming October 6! Lock in your copy today. 😊
The Return of the Cerulean Blur Susan Murphy used to love her life. As the Cerulean Blur, Susan battled supervillains, helped others, and soaked in the public adoration—all at 2,000 mph. But a tragic mistake ended Susan’s superhero career 17 years ago and she’s never recovered. Susan’s marriage ended, her graphic design career sputtered, and most painfully, she struggled to connect with her teenage son, Troy. Susan is forced to use her powers again—and this opens a dialogue with Troy. However, it also gets the attention of a deadly villain from her past. Can Susan overcome this seemingly unbeatable foe, repair her relationship with her son, and find happiness (and maybe even romance) after tragedy? For Susan Murphy to live, the Cerulean Blur must run again. Coming in October 6, 2026 from Wild Ink Publishing!

ALT The Return of the Cerulean Blur Susan Murphy used to love her life. As the Cerulean Blur, Susan battled supervillains, helped others, and soaked in the public adoration—all at 2,000 mph. But a tragic mistake ended Susan’s superhero career 17 years ago and she’s never recovered. Susan’s marriage ended, her graphic design career sputtered, and most painfully, she struggled to connect with her teenage son, Troy. Susan is forced to use her powers again—and this opens a dialogue with Troy. However, it also gets the attention of a deadly villain from her past. Can Susan overcome this seemingly unbeatable foe, repair her relationship with her son, and find happiness (and maybe even romance) after tragedy? For Susan Murphy to live, the Cerulean Blur must run again. Coming in October 6, 2026 from Wild Ink Publishing!

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Just lined up two reviewers for THE RETURN OF THE CERULEAN BLUR! (Yay and thank you! 🥳) You can join in the fun, too! If you would like to get an ARC copy, the link is in my 📌post.
The Return of the Cerulean Blur Susan Murphy used to love her life. As the Cerulean Blur, Susan battled supervillains, helped others, and soaked in the public adoration—all at 2,000 mph. But a tragic mistake ended Susan’s superhero career 17 years ago and she’s never recovered. Susan’s marriage ended, her graphic design career sputtered, and most painfully, she struggled to connect with her teenage son, Troy. Susan is forced to use her powers again—and this opens a dialogue with Troy. However, it also gets the attention of a deadly villain from her past. Can Susan overcome this seemingly unbeatable foe, repair her relationship with her son, and find happiness (and maybe even romance) after tragedy? For Susan Murphy to live, the Cerulean Blur must run again. Coming in October 6, 2026 from Wild Ink Publishing!

ALT The Return of the Cerulean Blur Susan Murphy used to love her life. As the Cerulean Blur, Susan battled supervillains, helped others, and soaked in the public adoration—all at 2,000 mph. But a tragic mistake ended Susan’s superhero career 17 years ago and she’s never recovered. Susan’s marriage ended, her graphic design career sputtered, and most painfully, she struggled to connect with her teenage son, Troy. Susan is forced to use her powers again—and this opens a dialogue with Troy. However, it also gets the attention of a deadly villain from her past. Can Susan overcome this seemingly unbeatable foe, repair her relationship with her son, and find happiness (and maybe even romance) after tragedy? For Susan Murphy to live, the Cerulean Blur must run again. Coming in October 6, 2026 from Wild Ink Publishing!

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THE RETURN OF THE CERULEAN BLUR - ARCs available now! 🔗 👇
Info graphic for The Return of the Cerulean Blur, a superhero’s redemption story

ALT Info graphic for The Return of the Cerulean Blur, a superhero’s redemption story

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Empathy is the key! Get ready for Rev. John Manzo's poignant words on the importance of compassion in today's world. ARCS and pre-orders will be available soon. Find out more: wild-ink-publishing.com/john…
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If you’re a published author who’d like support through library purchase requests, I/we would love to show up for you! Just put your book info below (book image, title, & ISBN) 💜
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No.. Listen! I'm formatting this today, and I'm telling you... The moment 'The Return of the Cerulean Blur' hits the market.... GET IT. Bruce Buchanan knocked it out of the park. This is FUN to read. Soon, my friends. Soon!
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I’m so excited to share!! This book is EVERYTHING TO ME. It has original music composed exclusively for the story!! 🎶 If you preorder now, you’ll receive the free collection! Coming from Entangled/Mayhem Books & Penguin Random House Michael Joseph Jan 5 2027…link in BIO 🩰🔥
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Incredible opportunity for unagented children’s book writers!
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