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Aurora Whittet Best

writer | illustrator

Young Adult Fantasy Adventures

Bloodmark, the second book in the Bloodmark Saga by Aurora Whittet.

Bloodmark, the first book in the Bloodmark Saga by Aurora Whittet.

Bloodmoon, the third and final book in the Bloodmark Saga by Aurora Whittet.

Children’s Picture Books

How to Turn Your Mom into a Monster By Aurora Whittet Best. 2018 Gold Medal IBPA Benjamin Franklin Award. 2018 Bronze Moonbeam Children's Book Award. 2018 Eric Hoffer Grand Prize Finalist.

Mama's Knight: A Cancer Story of Love by Aurora Whittet

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I am an extreme crafter. I don't do anything half

I am an extreme crafter. I don't do anything half assed, so enjoy this peek into my mind and my vibes for one of my current WIP stories that is about to enter the query trenches. #craftbook #vibebook #foundfamily #amquerying #yalit #witches #writersofig #stevienicks

I have an overwhelming fear of not being accepted

I have an overwhelming fear of not being accepted and loathe being vulnerable. I have traumas and plenty of #metoomovement things in my past that created the giant razor wire walls around my heart. And my heart is so big and loyal and kind but scared of being hurt. Sharing stories is one of the most vulnerable pieces of a soul, and I went into this retreat only knowing @kristindwyer a little bit from two lovely critiques she did on my work and no one else. I'm an introvert and awkward and my heart is a 100 year old woman but my sense of humor is a 13 year old boy. I apologize for everything all the time, even for being who I am. And I was utterly terrified and have never done something like this for myself. I have been trying to find the words to express what this retreat felt like and meant to me and it occurred to me that what I put in my intentions spell bottle with @juliajacksonauthor on the first night nailed it. Take root and bloom and these women and I did just that. They have all taken root in my hearts and we all bloom brighter by each other. Kristin swooped us all up taking special care of each and everyone of us, I often found myself staring at her in awe for all the magic and humor and kindness and talent that vibrates out of her. I'm endlessly thankful for @evadeslaurbooks helping turn my crazy ideas I would word-vomit out into true magic every time I said something wild and crazy. I legit thought about running away when it was my turn to break my story. My thinking face is major RBF, but I swear I had fun when I did my story breaking session. I lost my voice and cried and forgot to hit the record button because I was so nervous but it was so brilliant and loving and uplifting! I want so deeply to know these women for the rest of my life and to have each of their books on my shelf! I love these women so much and leaving was so hard. It was a sleepover of story breaking magic that made my heart so full. They not only accepted me they pulled me into their worlds and made me feel safe and one of them. When it finally had to come to an end, I honestly left the retreat sobbing, overwhelmed with love and gratitude and friendship.

What will you find in the woods, a girl or a wolf?

What will you find in the woods, a girl or a wolf? Absolutely loving the #redridinghood vibes in this delightful shoot with @fossilislandphotography

My dress created by the amazing @elvenforestcreations My shoes by @freebirdstores and my necklace from @michaelmichaudjewellery creating absolute vibes!

Matching pants writer's group craft night! #writer

Matching pants writer's group craft night! #writerscommunity

Happy mugshot Monday, rocking my Breaking the Stor

Happy mugshot Monday, rocking my Breaking the Story Retreat mug today and channeling that sisterhood of 14 Minds! Miss you brilliant ladies so much!

Breaking The Story Retreat with Kristin Dwyer was

Breaking The Story Retreat with Kristin Dwyer was pure storytelling magic with 14 Minds. These women have taken root in my soul and I am forever changed by walking life with them. All these wonderful women will have books on your shelf and stories in your hearts.

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My sweet The Atlas of Us pin is partying on my cor

My sweet The Atlas of Us pin is partying on my cork board! #kristindwyer #theatlasofus

I love this crushed velvet dress so much! I need m

I love this crushed velvet dress so much! I need more excuses to wear it :)

This talented beautiful woman not only sparkles in

This talented beautiful woman not only sparkles in her dress she sparkles with all her heart and I am so thankful and proud to call her my friend. #imnotcryingyourecrying now go buy her books immediately! You have never felt your feelings more than reading her incredible stories. #theatlasofus #somemistakesweremades #kristindwyer @kristindwyer

Getting fancy for dinner!!!

Getting fancy for dinner!!!

My fascination with little things that have such a

My fascination with little things that have such a big impact

Only a Minnesotan is playing outside this morning

Only a Minnesotan is playing outside this morning in North Carolina 😂 ☠️ ❤️

Sneaking off for selfies and reading The Atlas of

Sneaking off for selfies and reading The Atlas of Us by the goddess @kristindwyer

A snowy perfect world

A snowy perfect world

I love this place!

I love this place!

This place is so pretty! Like a little slice of ma

This place is so pretty! Like a little slice of magic.

Finally arrived! So excited for this beautiful boo

Finally arrived! So excited for this beautiful book by the kind and wonderful @kristindwyer

Six degrees today. Ufda.

Six degrees today. Ufda.

Finally nature stopped for directions and it's sno

Finally nature stopped for directions and it's snowing in Minnesota

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