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Effie Koliopoulos @RisingAboveRa

📘Keeping It Real with Arthritis

Joined December 2016
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Effie Koliopoulos@RisingAboveRa
6 Dec 2022
IT’S OFFICIALLY BOOK LAUNCH DAY! 💫 I’m a little late to the party, needed to find my blue hat to rep my arthritis crew properly, lol. Just joking. But I did need to dig into my closet for this as I’m not winter ready. (1/1)
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Steena Hernandez@HernandezSteena
8 Jan 2024
Thank you, dear Vivian, for this lovely post! ❤️❤️❤️ I appreciate you so much and all you do for our #writingcommunity! 🥰🥰🥰
Vivian Kirkfield@viviankirkfield
8 Jan 2024
What does it mean when there is a new book in the pipeline? COVER REVEAL!! It's amazing!! See how she points to tell the child reader to open the book! Stop by & find out more about LUPITA'S BROWN BALLET SLIPPERS by Steena Hernandez, illus by Melissa Castillo @BeamingBooksMN
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Andrew Hacket@AndrewCHacket
25 Nov 2023
IT'S BACK!!! Join in the fun with our #BookBash23 secret book gifting and getting event. #teachers #librarians #illustrators #authors are all welcome to join! Sign up: elfster.com/gift-exchanges/4… Read all about it here: andrewhacket.com/post/2nd-an… #kidlit
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Rare Advocacy Movement@RareAdvocacy
24 May 2023
"Being diagnosed with a #chronicillness is hard. But the people you meet along the way, the opportunities that arise, and the lessons you've learned make it a little easier." #raresplash repost is inspired by @risingabovera #LivingRare #rare360 #disability #chronicpain #spoonie
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Had the opportunity recently to write a piece for iPain Magazine! I’m really proud to be part of this spring issue as it’s shining a light on arthritis but also mental health issues, which hits close to home. It’s available now for subscription if you’re able to support.
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If not, the spring issue will be available for viewing by June 20th! Stay tuned as I’ll share the link then once it opens up. 💙 #writerscommunity #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth #arthritis #amwriting #arthritisawareness
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Keeping It Real with Arthritis book in the wild! Love seeing doctors support the book in person. 💙🙌🏻✨🙏🏻 #WritingCommmunity #booklovers #arthritis #amwriting
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I always get sooo excited when I find out someone else shares the same birthday as me!! 🥰 It was a great weekend/day. And happy birthday to this legend in the writing community @ebonylynnmudd ✨🥂🎊 #WritingCommmunity #picturebooks #amwriting #birthday #may21
Ebony Lynn Mudd@ebonylynnmudd
22 May 2023
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME!🎉 My Your Art is the Prize™ Collection LIMITED LAUNCH is here!!! The phrase "YOUR ART IS THE PRIZE" is to remind every creator, myself included, that creative industries could NOT survive without the creatives behind the product! Ebonylynnmudd.com/shop
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I've been nominated for the #SocialHealthAwards. Check out my profile: wegohealth.com/Effie/awards Endorsements are happening now till 5/22! It’s my bday week so consider your endorsement as a bday gift for the two awards I’ve been nominated for. 🥰💝 #arthritis #WritingCommmunity

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Whitney Myers@Whitney_T_Myers
1 May 2023
I’m preparing my pitch package for @SCBWI_IL #SpringThaw and getting excited for my first in-person writing event. Anyone else out there planning to attend? #kidlit
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Effie Koliopoulos@RisingAboveRa
6 Apr 2023
The Keeping It Real with Arthritis book is now at another local bookstore!!! And yes, I couldn’t leave without getting this unicorn bookmark. Unicorn-themed things & photos have been following everywhere lately. 🦄 Thank you so much #bookbinnorthbrook 💖 #amwriting #bookstore
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Steena Hernandez@HernandezSteena
28 Apr 2023
🩰🤎✨I’m leapin’ with excitement to announce this NEWS! Thank you to my Amazing agent @Lynnette_Novak @seymouragency, and @liz_schleisman @BeamingBooksMN for believing in this story. 🩰🤎✨
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It’s National Library Week!! 📚 You can help shine a light on arthritis and raise awareness at your local library, by asking your librarian to order a copy of the Keeping It Real with Arthritis book. The same goes with indie bookstores. See details below on how to do so! 💙
Effie Koliopoulos@RisingAboveRa
5 Apr 2023
Happy April everyone! 🌼 Did you know next month is Arthritis Awareness Month? 💙 I’m looking to spread awareness, healing, and hope with the KIRWA book. I’d love help getting the book into as many libraries as possible to reach those who need it.
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Woot woot! ✨ Narrowed it down to four mentors whom I would be equally thrilled to work with. 🥰 Good luck everyone and thanks to @ebonylynnmudd and @KaileiPew for creating this opportunity! And to all the mentors who are taking the time to help fellow creatives. #PBRisingStars
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Thank goodness my library let me pick these up at the drive by window, lol. I’ve entered the land of more mentor texts. Reading topics I’m writing about! ✨📚✨📚✨📚✨📚✨📚✨📚✨ #picturebook #WritingCommmunity #amreading #amwriting #books
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Abby Wooldridge@ANWBooks
8 Apr 2023
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You are absolutely right, Effie! You got this! I cannot wait until your beautiful books are on shelves. It WILL happen, my friend! 💖
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Raising Unmasked Autistic Kids@EleniTWehner
8 Apr 2023
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I'm in the same boat too, my sweet, Greek friend! It just makes me want to work harder 😘😘😘
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Asher R. Lorcans@ar_lorcans
8 Apr 2023
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Agreed. The Midwest does slap
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Want to give a shout-out to @Bookie_Lady for making these adorable bookmarks!! 🐸⭐️ Appreciate you throwing in a freebie keychain. And here’s a throwback of a #picturebook I wrote and illustrated back in middle school for a school project. What can I say? I’ve had it in me since.
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For those who didn’t get chosen as a #PBparty finalist or honorable mention. Don’t give up. You got this. Keep manifesting. ✨ Giving a pep talk to myself too. Also, a family member came home from a trip yesterday & surprised me with this notepad. Made my day. 🥰 #amwriting
Mindy Alyse Weiss@MindyAlyseWeiss
8 Apr 2023
The #PBParty 2023 contest honorable mentions are up on my website. Huge congrats, everyone. 🎉 And congrats again to every one of you who sent hope out. You are ALL winners for doing that, and I know your yes will come. 💗 mindyalyseweiss.com/2023-pbp…
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I wanted to say the @SCBWI_IL network is amazing. Just finished tuning into a live webinar with @natalierompella on the topic of, ‘Embracing Tough Topics in Fiction.’ Was super helpful for my WIP revisions! Also, great to see @Malcolm_Newsome new book DEAR STAR BABY mentioned.
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I’m proud that so many talented writers and authors are from Illinois/Chicago. 🙌🏻🌇🥰 The Midwest is the best! #WritingCommmunity #picturebook #amwriting #amquerying #kidlit
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