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Tracy Badua

@tracybadua.bsky.social

Author, lawyer, devourer of caffeine and chocolate Out now: GHOUL SUMMER 👻📚 www.tracybadua.com

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Tracy Badua@tracybadua.bsky.social · last yr.

Such great insights into what readers like to see in book reviews (here and on other socials)! I compiled them here tracybadua.com/how-to-write... (on my website because the idea of starting up another social media service/ long term blog 🤮)

How to Write a Book Review When You’re Not a Professional Book Reviewer - Tracy Badua | Author

How to write a book review for retail sites to help other readers and buyers, even if you're not a professional book reviewer

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Tracy Badua@tracybadua.bsky.social · last yr.

Help, #reader friends! When you’re casually checking out online book reviews to figure out what to buy/borrow, what info are you looking for?? What helps you decide what’s right for you?

Amanda MacGregor@amandamacgregor.bsky.social · last yr.

Spooky Encounters, a guest post by Tracy Badua Next time you’re worried you’re not as alone as you think, remember not all spooky encounters are what they seem. And you’ll maybe even get a fun story out of it. teenlibrariantoolbox.com/2025/09/02/s... @tltkaren.bsky.social @tracybadua.bsky.social

Spooky Encounters, a guest post by Tracy Badua

Next time you’re worried you’re not quite as alone as you think, remember that not all spooky encounters are what they seem. And you’ll maybe even get a fun story out of it.

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Tracy Badua@tracybadua.bsky.social · last yr.

GHOUL SUMMER is out today! 🎉 This middle grade cozy/spooky ghost story is my eighth published novel (in 3.25 years 🤯😫, so thank you for still following me online despite all this pestering)

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Tracy Badua@tracybadua.bsky.social · last yr.

What I've also noticed is that for some works, the publishers are filing so late/down-to-the-wire that the Effective Date of Registration falls outside of that 3-month period that affects your remedies, so THAT'S COOL

Courtney Milan@courtneymilan.com · last yr.

The worst part of writing this thread is discovering that I was very wrong in stating that US publishers probably filed copyright for you, because whew I have seen some big names get called out as not filing copyright.

Tracy Badua@tracybadua.bsky.social · last yr.

I’m of the “nothing is wasted” camp! There’s always growth from the experience, and hey, as long as you save it somewhere safe, you can always come back to it! #kidlitchat

kidlitchat@kidlitchat.bsky.social · last yr.

TOPIC: How do you know when to move on from a project? Is there an expiration date on your work? And how do you deal with the mountain of defunct research, drafts and sketches--not to mention the emotional toll of saying goodbye? #kidlitchat

Tracy Badua@tracybadua.bsky.social · last yr.

It is so weird to be promoting a book written from a place of hope and reliance on the strength of community when *waves at everything* shows us that plenty of people are okay being the villains of the story

Tracy Badua@tracybadua.bsky.social · last yr.

#kidlit friends, I'm gearing up for the release of another middle grade book and I've been burned by very-low-attendance launch events before. Any ideas on how to best celebrate this latest milestone? Best days/times/activities for middle grade events?

Tracy Badua@tracybadua.bsky.social · last yr.

Spiraling about what’s happening on the national stage, but it got me thinking about defeat and resilience and how we explain all of this to kids Not to spoil my own book, but I purposefully chose the not-so-great outcome for the characters’ efforts in GHOUL SUMMER.

Tracy Badua@tracybadua.bsky.social · last yr.

And to answer “what’s next,” I am going to attempt to write/sell something new, then gear up for my next middle grade book (and last one under contract) GHOUL SUMMER! It’s out in September, which seems both far away and very, very close #kidlitchat

kidlitchat@kidlitchat.bsky.social · last yr.

TOPIC: We have a tradition here at #kidlitchat of checking in every quarter to share what we've been up to, career-wise. What have your past three months been like, and what's next? (Plans, daydreams and false starts are totally valid responses!)

Tracy Badua@tracybadua.bsky.social · last yr.

So excited to actually make it to #kidlitchat! My past 3 months have been CHAOS, with a book out (Their Just Desserts, with Alechia Dow!) and transitioning away from a federal job I love to the full-time writing. Any tips on making the full-time-writing thing work are welcome!

kidlitchat@kidlitchat.bsky.social · last yr.

TOPIC: We have a tradition here at #kidlitchat of checking in every quarter to share what we've been up to, career-wise. What have your past three months been like, and what's next? (Plans, daydreams and false starts are totally valid responses!)

Pamela Delupio@pameladelupio.bsky.social · last yr.

If you’re in the SoCal area, my library system is unveiling our Filipino American Cultural Heritage Collection this Saturday, May 31! We’ve been working on it for 2 years, and have acquired books, movies, and cds in multiple Philippine dialects, along with some cultural art pieces. #library #booksky

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