Welcome to my new blog, which now includes content from many of the blogs I’ve created over the years. You can now also access content via category from this one page instead of having to search for my individual blogs, which were scattered over various platforms and websites.
Looking for a meaningful gift for a friend but don’t have the cash? Consider giving them TIME to read, write or illustrate. Click the image above for a print-ready PDF or download the “Gift Of Time” gift certificate here. Depending on your relationship with the recipient, you could offer to do . . .
Perfect weather for cocooning instead. Or…. seeing ROGUE ONE this afternoon, WOOHOOOOO! No spoilers, please!!!
Don’t let age discourage you from your publication dreams! This month’s Late Bloomer profile: Laura Boldin-Fournier, whose first chidren’s book came out when she was 68 years old. AN ORANGUTAN’S NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS debuted earlier this year from Pelican Publishing, and Laura was kind enough to answer a few questions for me. Debbie: How did . . .
YOU’RE MY BOO by Kate Dopirak and Lesley Breen Withrow would make a wonderful holiday gift for a young reader. An ode to unconditional love, this reassuring and adorable story is like a hug in book form. Kate Dopirak loves walking her puppy, watching her sons play sports, and convincing her husband to share a cheese . . .
Thanks to Julie Foster Hedlund for featuring me on her 12 x 12 Picture Book blog this month! I talk about switching from my programmer/analyst career into the arts, Jeff Ridpath, how I taught myself skills that helped me become a children’s book professional, how I approach illustrating other people’s stories, . . .