K.E. Lewis @kewrites.bsky.social I do words. Writer and devourer of children’s books. Titles: NEVER TAKE YOUR RHINO ON A PLANE (2025), BECAUSE OF DADS (2026), and co-author of UNDERWATER: THE STORIED BALLAD OF DROWNED TOWNS (2026). No the E is not for Earl.
Catherine Randall @catherinerandall.bsky.social Writer of children’s historical fiction.
The Great Bear Breakout coming Feb 2026. The White Phoenix (highly commended for HA Young Quills Award) set in Great Fire of London. Tour guide. Member of CWISL and Society of Authors. Very enthusiastic. ✝️ 🎶🎾
Louisa Glancy @louisaglancy.bsky.social Writer and Artist. Children's novels and graded fiction. Books coming out with Maverick and Badger Learning in 2025. Goldsmiths MA in Children's Literature, Children's Book Illustration 2024-2026. Member of the SoA.
José Pablo Iriarte @labyrinthrat.bsky.social Spec fic author and award-nominated middle grade novelist. Cuban-American ceterosexual enby. They/them.
https://linktr.ee/labyrinthrat
Janae Marks @janaemarksbooks.bsky.social NYT bestselling author of middle grade books. Latest release: A SPLIT SECOND.✨💜 janaemarks.com
Liz @lizbarr.bsky.social Aspiring middle-grade novelist, Trekkie, podcaster. Find me at antimatterpod.com, squiddishly.net and all the cool places: https://linktr.ee/lizbarr
Alzamon | Middle Grade Comics & Artwork @alzamon.bsky.social Alberto González, Costa Rican 🇨🇷 children's illustrator, middle grade comics author, character designer. Not sure of what I'm doing but I do anyway.
Portfolio 👉 alzamon.com
Newsletter 👉 newsletter.alzamon.com
Elsewhere 👉 go.alzamon.com
Library Lagomorph @bunnyjadwiga.bsky.social Imagine a hobbit herbalist librarian. Libraries, books, herbs, gardens, pre-1650, fantasy-sf, middle grade fiction, tech support/training, Victoriana. Omnivorish interests & reposts. [She/her cis, trans-affirming]
Adrienne Kress @adriennekress.bsky.social Toronto Author/Actor/Filmmaker striving for sensational wonderfulness. She/her.
MG/YA author - THE EXPLORERS & #BENDY books! #FNAF: RETURN TO THE PIT 📚
GHOST CIRCUS, middle grade graphic novel, out now!
https://linktr.ee/adriennekress
Emily Deibert @emilydeibert.bsky.social Middle Grade Author of BEA MULLINS TAKES A SHOT (Random House Kids, out now!) 🏒🇨🇦🏳️🌈 More info here: https://bit.ly/3EOkGZ2
Represented by Kurestin Armada/Root Literary
emilydeibert.com | she/her
Susan Cahill @susancahill.bsky.social 🌧THE WORLD BETWEEN THE RAIN 🌧 middle-grade children’s fantasy, out now!
🌟Longlisted for Branford Boase Award 2025
🎙️STORYSHAPED: podcast about children’s books that shape us
https://linktr.ee/susancahillwrites
Wendy Lu @wendyluwrites.bsky.social Middle-grade author of CASTING APRIL 🎭 (Knopf BFYR, June 2026)
Editor dedicated to improving disability coverage @nytimes.com
Rep: Abigail Frank at Greenburger Kids. She/her.
Erin Bow @erinbowbooks.bsky.social Author, author! I write novels and poetry, and teach scientists to tell stories. Newbery Honor winner, baby!
Latest: WITCHWARD BOUND, clearly this year's best take on the Odyssey in which Odysseus is a cat. 9/1/2026
Papercutz Graphic Novels @papercutzgn.bsky.social Discover Imaginative New Worlds 📚
Middle Grade Graphic Novel Imprint of @madcavestudios.bsky.social, dedicated to bringing great graphic novels for all ages to life!
https://papercutz.com/
Renee @jg-pgh.bsky.social I had that very specific late-century Florida childhood every middle grade author wishes they’d had
also, if i ever complain ever ever about being tired <at ALL> on here, pls remind me to check the barometric pressure
Lauren Magaziner @laurenmagaziner.bsky.social Internationally bestselling author of middle grade books: ⚡️ The Incorruptibles (coming 6/10/25), 🔎 Case Closed series, 🐙 Mythics series, 🐰 The Only Thing Worse Than Witches, 💰 Pilfer Academy, ✨ Wizardmatch.
she/her 🌈
Laura Segal Stegman @laurastegman.bsky.social Middle Grade Author: Summer of L.U.C.K + Ready or Not + The Chambered Nautilus (Young Dragons)
| SCBWI | Publicist/Creator PR Tips for Authors
linktr.ee/LauraStegman
Ros Dando ✨A Gift of Wild available now!✨ @rosdando.bsky.social Level 43 AuDHD chaos gremlin. Author, artist, teacher, and owned by three cats. 141 RAADS-R score. Ace and tired.
A GIFT OF WORDS and A GIFT OF WILD (middle grade contemporary fantasy) out now from D&O Publishing
Found in the wilds of Cumbria, UK
Laura Lavoie @llavoieauthor.bsky.social Author of picture books & middle grade novels. Newest PB: COUSINS! Spooky MG mystery: 13 DOORS OF BLACK HOUSE out now! Rep: James McGowan Website: linktr.ee/lauralavoie
Chad Lucas @chadgalucas.bsky.social Dad, writer, tall person | award-winning middle grade author | chadlucaswrites.com
Ellen Armendáriz @ellenarmendariz.bsky.social Latina | Chilanga | Immigrant | Middle Grade + kidlit Author | Hamline MFAC
PitchWars alumn | Las Musas Hermana | Round Table Mentor
rep: @thejordache.bsky.social | @awfulagent.bsky.social
Melissa Roske @melissaroske.bsky.social Mah Jongg-playing, Twizzler-loving, NYC-dwelling #kidlit author
📗Kat Greene Comes Clean
✡️ Coming of Age: 13 B’Nai Mitzvah Stories
✏️ Blogger for the Mixed-Up Files of Middle-Grade Authors
https://www.melissaroske.com
Mike Steele 📖 DEBUT MG NOVEL, “NOT LUCILLE,” NOW AVAILABLE! @msteelewrites.bsky.social sunburned ginger · middle-grade author · children’s playwright · school librarian · two-time Friedrich von Trapp · #amwriting #amquerying #amsleepy
🔗 https://linktr.ee/msteelewrites
@miriamsf.bsky.social @miriamsf.bsky.social Mom of 2 daughters. Middle Grade Author. Repped by Nicole Eisenbraun. Developmental Editor. MS ELA Teacher. Tree-hugger. Vegetarian. Figure Skater. Dreamer.
#MGpies
https://mspitzerfranklin.wixsite.com/mysite/critique-services
KidLitGN @kidlitgn.bsky.social KidLitGN is an annual pitch event for writers and illustrators of middle grade and younger graphic novels. The pitch event starts on the first Wednesday of October each year you can find us at kidlitgn.com.
lovelyillustration @lovelyillustration.bsky.social Illustrator looking for work in middle grade and kid lit. I also love YA fantasy projects too <3
Loves all things spooky, cute, Zelda, and Fire Emblem
Mother of the best cat son
Liz Garton Scanlon @lizgardensalad.bsky.social Poems, picture books, chapter books, and middle grade novels.
All the world is all of us. 🌏♥️ She/Her
www.LizGartonScanlon.com
Laurie Morrison @lauriemorrison.bsky.social Reader, middle school ELA teacher, & upper middle grade author of WHERE ELLA WENT ⚽️, KEEPING PACE 🏃♀️, UP FOR AIR🏊♀️, COMING UP SHORT 🥎, and more. She/her
LaurieMorrisonWrites.com
Gillian Goerz @gilliangdotcom.bsky.social (say "Jillian Gertz") Illustration, authoring, graphic novels for kids, graphic recording, and friendship are my specialties. Creator of the Shirley & Jamila middle grade graphic novel series! gilliang.com
Deborah Kerbel @deborahkerbel.com Award-Winning 🇨🇦 #kidlit author of more than 30 books
(picture books, graphic novels, middle grade, young adult, non-fiction)
https://linktr.ee/deborahkerbel
NEW in 2026:
GOTCHA DAY (Orca)
NO UNGAPATCHKA! (Owlkids)
Andrew Eliopulos @andreweliopulos.bsky.social Author and former editor of middle-grade and YA fiction
www.andreweliopulos.com
The Mixed-Up Files @themixed-upfiles.bsky.social A group blog of middle-grade authors celebrating books for middle-grade readers. For anyone with a passion for children’s literature. Join us! https://fromthemixedupfiles.com/
Lorien Lawrence @lorienlawrence.bsky.social Middle grade author of the Fright Watch series and the forthcoming Many Hauntings of the Manning Family. 👻 Repped by Kathleen Rushall at ABLA.
ELA teacher. 🍎
Forever reading. 📚
Nancy Tandon @nancytandon.bsky.social Middle grade author of THE WAY I SAY IT (Charlesbridge) and THE GHOST OF SPRUCE POINT (Aladdin). Supporter of literacy in all its forms. Rep: Charlotte Wenger at Prospect Agency.
MiddleGradeHub @middlegradehub.bsky.social A hub for middle grade writers
Dinosaur Books Ltd @dinosaurbooksco.bsky.social Publishing exciting, inclusive middle grade fiction & championing under-represented creatives. Black owned & led. Books available everywhere and via the link.
https://linktr.ee/dinosaurbooksco
Prheumatologist @tamarpedsrheum.bsky.social Interests: mental health, patient-engaged research. Parent of 3 amazing humans. Middle grade book enthusiast. #PedsRheumSky #RheumSky #MedSky #PWDP
Jack Jackman @jackjackman.bsky.social Functioning chocoholic. Author of the MAISIE VS series. Rep @LinaLanglee 🏴
Emma Rea @emmarea8.bsky.social Author of adventure stories for ages 7-11 with Firefly Press. Entangled, 2026, set in Venice out now. My Name is River, set in Wales and up the Amazon river was The Sunday Times Children’s Book of the Week. Top Dog, its prequel.
Acklam Rugby Club @acklamrugbyclub.bsky.social Welcome to Acklam Rugby Club!
Our Official Page.
Follow us for all the Latest Club News, Photos and Video Content!
Proudly hosting Senior Mens, Womens, Walking Rugby, Touch Rugby. Age Grades ages 7-11, and Juniors 12-17 years Male and Female.
Jamie Littler @jamieillustrate.bsky.social Author illustrator. Creator of the FROSTHEART and ARKSPIRE middle grade series. ARKSPIRE 2: THE ORDER OF MISFITS is out now! Represented by Jodie Hodges at United Agents.
Daphne Benedis-Grab @daphnebg.bsky.social I write middle grade books, am an elementary school librarian, live in Colorado and love cats.
www.daphnebg.com
YAbookscentral @yabookscentral.bsky.social Website devoted to YA, Middle-Grade, and Kids books.
We offer book reviews, blog content featuring author Q&A, guest posts, excerpts, cover reveals, and giveaways!
Authors- Check out how to advertise your book with YABC!
James Ponti @jamesponti.bsky.social NYT Bestselling author of City Spies, Sherlock Society, Framed & Dead City series. Lover of mysteries, middle grade, and 1970s funk. He/Him.
Shawn Proctor #middlegradeauthor #author @shawnproctor.bsky.social Middle Grade author. MGNarwhals! WriteMentor 2021. Rosemont MFA. WYRM's Gauntlet Champ. Library fan.
Stephanie Gibeault @stephaniegibeault.bsky.social Children's Author & Freelance Writer | nonfiction and fiction, picture books and middle grade | rep'd by Jacqui Lipton | #SCBWI, #12x12PB | She/Her | https://linktr.ee/stephaniegibeault
🐇💨🐕🐶🐩🐵🐝
Deborah Lakritz @deblak1.bsky.social Author of Sydney Taylor Notable award-winning middle grade novel, THINGS THAT SHIMMER, plus PBs and YAs. Midwestern. I travel for Bruuuuce.
Betsy Uhrig @betsyuhrig.bsky.social Author of mild-mannered middle-grade books, including MIND OVER MONSTERS (McElderry/S&S). Agent: Joan Paquette. BetsyUhrig.com
YALLFest @yallfest.bsky.social Charleston, SC book festival celebrating Young Adult & Middle Grade books and authors! November 10-11, 2023
Julia DeVillers @juliadevillers.bsky.social Mostly middle grade author. 📚 Next: MEET ME IN WONDERLAND (S&S, May), 🎡
Jennifer Robin Barr @jrbarr.bsky.social Author. Middle Grade Historical fiction author. GOODBYE, MR. SPALDING; THUNDER AND MERCY with Astra Publishing. Rep'd by TracyMarchini
Christina Chatel @medialoguer.bsky.social Middle school librarian in Troy, MI. Advocate for #youngteenlit. Author of “An Open Letter to Middle Grade Authors and Publishers Regarding Book Length.” #Troybery2025 bit.ly/whatistroybery
Amparo Ortiz @amparoortiz.bsky.social ✨young adult & middle grade author 🇵🇷 next: DREAM AWAY THE NIGHT (2027)
www.amparoortiz.com
Sarah Wynne @sarahwynne25.bsky.social Children's book author from Chester, educator and reader of all things kidlit.
A Reading Agency 2023 Book of the Year & The Times Best Middle Grade Murder Mystery, Murder in Velvet.
Chapter book, Dogs of Doom due 31st Aug!
Website www.sarahwynneauthor.co.
Claudia Osmond🌙✨(she/her) @claudiaosmond.bsky.social middle grade author | artist | dabbler in poetry | 🇨🇦
https://linktr.ee/claudiaosmond?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=e9f9c0d5-2ae9-4b1b-91e5-a09ead6e1176
Dana Kramaroff @danakramaroff.bsky.social Mom, 2nd grade teacher, and middle grade author of THE DO MORE CLUB (Penguin Random House - Rocky Pond Books) 💛💛💛
Chris Houck Nihart @chrishoucknihart.bsky.social writer | middle-grade fiction | history lover | book hoarder #amquerying #amwriting #kidlit #middlegrade
Dianne K. Salerni @diannesalerni.bsky.social Author of Middle Grade books, THE TONTINE CAPER, THE EIGHTH DAY, JADIE IN FIVE DIMENSIONS, ELEANOR, ALICE & THE ROOSEVELT GHOSTS, THE CARREFOUR CURSE. Rep'd by Sara Crowe Literary. https://diannesalerni.com/ She/her
Karen Mortlock @karenmortlock.bsky.social Year 6 teacher and English lead. Lover of children’s books - picture books, middle grade novels, graphic novels and poetry. From my profile picture you can see I also love dogs and walking.
Christyne Morrell @christynewrites.bsky.social writer, mother, lawyer, introvert, insomniac
author of middle grade novels TREX, KINGDOM OF SECRETS & CURSE OF THE DEAD MAN’S DIAMOND
Rep: Danielle Chiotti, Upstart Crow Literary
www.christynewrites.com
she/her
Taryn Souders - Middle Grade Author @tarynsouders.bsky.social Author of Agatha, Anthony, and Edgar-nominated books like: The Mystery of the Radcliffe Riddle, Coop Knows the Scoop, The Secrets of the Broken House, and more.
Lisa Papademetriou was leaving socials then got a bluesky invite @lisapapademetriou.bsky.social Writer of many funny middle-grade books. Reader. Educator. Sophisticated Mama. 
Michelle Houts @mhoutswrites.bsky.social Picture book and middle grade author, fiction and biographies. Connecting with curious kids and adults at school visits, libraries, and book festivals. Repped by Allison Remcheck at Rosemary Stimola Literary Studio.
Michelle Barry @michellebarrybooks.bsky.social Writer of Middle Grade Science Fiction and Fantasy. MOONGARDEN, SEAGARDEN & ASHGARDEN out now from Pixel + Ink Books. Repped by #TeamMoe
Kristi Wright @kristiwrite.bsky.social Author of middle grade novels and picture books. Repped by Kurestin Armada at Root Literary. Asst Editor of KidLitCraft.com. Member of SCBWI, 12x12Challenge and MGPies. Dog and cat super fan. 
Dr. Katie Sluiter @ksluiter.bsky.social Middle grade ELA teacher & English Education Ph.D.
Migrated from the Bird app.
Maggie Womersley @maggiewomersley.bsky.social Writer - Young Adult, NA, Middle Grade/ Winner of Cheshire Novel Prize for Kids 2023/ Undiscovered Voices Deputy Chair/ CNP 2024 Judge/ Likes Spooky stuff, quirky brain science, making dolls and doll houses (don't judge me). 
Lou Piccolo | Picture book & middle-grade editor & author @loupiccolo.bsky.social What do I do?
✨ Help kidlit authors write & revise their books
✨ Host Middle Grade Made Easy(er) podcast
✨ Run Rhyme Made Easy(er) membership
Start here⇣
https://linktr.ee/LouPiccolo
Cait O’Connor @justteachingela.bsky.social 8th grade ELA teacher, 2023 Outstanding Middle Level Educator, mental health peer, Buddhist, avid reader, lover of iced tea, alternative education enthusiast, social justice advocate, fat studies scholar, fiercely pro-student.
The Book Faire | A Children's Literature Podcast @bookfairepod.bsky.social The Book Fiare: Children's Literature for Grownups looks at contemporary literature for young audiences, the freedom to read, and interviews with YA and Middle Grade authors.
https://open.spotify.com/show/4yh3qiSM0aE3e9vcP1GsT2?si=541dbda8c7e94aca
Jed Alexander @jedalexander.bsky.social Author/illustrator of books for children. Author of Red, Gold and Olive, and the middle grade, The Black Market!
Brian Gonsar @bgonsar.bsky.social Author • Producer • Donut Hunter
Dracula's Brunch Club (Middle Grade Graphic Novel) comes out Sept 16 with Oni Press.
Repped by Stacey Graham at 3 Seas Literary.
Pre Order here: https://linktr.ee/bgonsar
Beth Stilborn 🇨🇦 @bethstilborn.bsky.social Writer (mostly Middle Grade), CANSCAIP, SCBWI Canada West, Freelance Editor specializing in picture books and middle grade fiction, Cat-lover. My website is https://www.bethstilborn.ca/
Kaushani Mufti @padfootblack25.bsky.social 🌟Kidlit and Middle-grade Illustrator from🇮🇳
🌟Open to Representation
🌟 SCBWI India - Illustrator Co-ordinator
🌟 https://kaushanimufti.com/
✉️ kaushani.mufti@gmail.com
Ena Jones @enajones.bsky.social Award winning middle-grade author, rep'd @CurtisBrownLtd Most recent book: SIX FEET BELOW ZERO: 2024 Mark Twain Readers Award, 2024 Golden Sower Award, Honeybee division, Sequoyah & VSBA 2023 Masterlists. Visit me at https://enajones.com
Adrian Lynch @adrian-lynch.bsky.social UK Writer. Member of the Society of Authors. GEA alumni. SCBWI. Debut Middle-Grade novel due for publication 28th Feb. 2025.
Jason Platt - Cartoonist @jpcartoonist.bsky.social Author and illustrator for #MGlit #Kidlit books for Middle-Grade readers. A #NationalCartoonistsSociety and #SCBWI member. Father, husband, actor, and all-around good guy. https://papercutz.com/graphic-novels/paw-and-order/
Eva Kelly Hall @atxeva.bsky.social Logophile and ✡️ freelance book editor @ www.atxeva.com. ☕️📚🖍️ ❤️ Contemporary romance, middle grade, Jewish lit, and gothic fiction. Member of the EFA, ACES, Editors Tea Club, and Jewish Book Council. Team Oxford Comma. ❤️ Chicago Style.
Jimmy Matejek-Morris @jmatejekmorris.bsky.social Middle Grade/Young Adult/Picture Book author with the sweetest dog in town.
🏳️🌈 BLM.
"My Ex-Imaginary Friend" and
"Forsooth" out now!
Connie Kingrey Anderson @kingreyanderson.bsky.social Author of MG spy mysteries, interactive chapter books, and drama kits. Creepers Mysteries: Haunted Cattle Drive, and Toadies. Audie and Saturn Award winner. Founder of Middle Grade Writers Group https://linktr.ee/MiddleGradeWritersGroup
Amy Rubinate @amyrubinate.bsky.social Audiobook producer/director, owner Mosaic Audio. Author of middle grade graphic novels Kate and the City of Fire and Annie and the Unsinkable Ship #kidlit #ADHD Hamline MFAC. Dog enthusiast. Muppet at heart. 
Diane Zahler @dianezahler.bsky.social writer of middle-grade fiction about princesses, magic, and bubonic plague
http://www.dianezahler.com/
Linda Joy Singleton @lindajoysingleton.bsky.social Author of over 55 middle-grade, YA, and picture books. Loves speaking at schools, libraries, and conferences. Owned by five cats. Writing news and frebies at Www.LindaJoySingleton.com
Seaerra Miller @seaerra.bsky.social Author/illustrator of the Mason Mooney: Paranormal Investigator series and the middle grade graphic novel, Out There. 
Eric Bell @ericbellwriter.bsky.social Middle grade writer of ALAN COLE IS NOT A COWARD and ALAN COLE DOESN'T DANCE. Kidlit teacher, workshop facilitator, freelance editor. Queer, neurodivergent. He/him. Rep: Christa Heschke, Daniele Hunter. https://iamericbell.com/
Joshua Chennault @joshuachennault.com Illustrator & Author | #Kidlit | Humorous and Spooky Early Reader & Middle Grade Graphic Novels are my jam!
Currently seeking representation.
🎨 joshuachennault.com
✉️ info@joshuachennault.com
Gail Gauthier @gailgauthier.bsky.social Short stories in Stonecoast Review & Literary Mama. Humor in Slackjaw, Belladonna Comedy, Jane Austin's Wastebasket, Frazzled. Essayist. Middle grade writer. More than you want to know at www.gailgauthier.com Still blogging at http://blog.gailgauthier.com
Pauli Tree @paulitree.bsky.social Author/Illustrator...PB/Middle Grade stuff...spinner of tales, weaver of worlds, etc.
💻 ✏️☕🍕...in no particular order
https://linktr.ee/paulitree
@anneliesej.bsky.social @anneliesej.bsky.social Writer, artist, and K-8 school librarian, middle-grade and graphic novel enthusiast, geek, lover of animals (esp. 🐬🐳🐋) and terrible puns! She/her
Amy Watia @amywatia.bsky.social Middle Grade Children’s Writer | Non Practicing Librarian/Archivist | Mom of 3 | University of Michigan undergrad + MSI (AKA MLS) | Chicago Suburbs | #MGNarwhals Member of MG Hub | Yes, that’s me with the guy from Pretty In Pink & St. Elmo’s Fire!
e.E. Charlton-Trujillo @eecharltontrujillo.bsky.social Printz & Stonewall winning author of YA, middle grade and picture books who sometimes makes films and always advocates for youth storytelling. Co-Founder Never Counted Out.
https://www.eecharlton-trujillo.com
https://www.eecharlton-trujillo.com/instagram
SpookyMiddleGrade @spookymiddlegrade.bsky.social We are a group of middle grade authors sharing a love of spooky stories all year round. Offering FREE virtual visits for grades 3-8 🎃#SpookyMG
https://linktr.ee/spookymg
Ig: https://www.instagram.com/spookymiddlegrade/
Anne Zanoni @ninja-ce.bsky.social Freelance copy editor. Mostly of sffh, YA, & middle grade, plus some mysteries. Fan of several fandoms. SCA.
I will sum up -- http://linkedin.com/in/azshea.
Rarely active [save for some cat posts] at aszanoni.blogspot.com. 
Lou Kent @readupastorm.bsky.social Reads, doesn't really write, works as a secondary school librarian, used to teach in primary, reads some more.
Mainly reviews everything read (middle grade, young adult and fantasy in the most part).
Jenni L. Walsh @jennilwalsh.bsky.social USA Today bestseller author of books for adults and middle grade. Next up: #AceMarvelSpy and #TheBugBandits
@elizabethpare.bsky.social @elizabethpare.bsky.social Emerging writer of funny & quirky middle-grade, chapter books, and picture books.
Educator, English & Art teacher,
Love seeing whales at Tadoussac and Northern Lights wherever. #spreadkindnesseverywhere
Rochelle 🇨🇦 @mazar.bsky.social Librarian. Writer of middle grade fiction. Dangerously optimistic. She/her. London, ON.
Brain Lag @brainlagbooks.bsky.social Canadian SFF publisher. 50+ titles, 20+ authors, from space opera to epic fantasy to middle grade, comedy, horror, mystery, LGBTQIA+, and more. Stretching the boundaries of speculative fiction.
https://www.brain-lag.com/
Maranda Cameron @thequeensown.bsky.social 7th grade Social Studies teacher. 2023 MCSS Middle School Teacher of the Year. Mom, reader, hiker, wife.