Welcome to my blog (scroll down to see individual posts), which was originally on a separate site at Inkygirl.com. I also have a separate Inkygirl newsletter on Substack at debbieohi.substack.com.
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Wow, check out the amazing kidlit-focused pumpkin carved by children’s book author/illustrator David LaRochelle: From David: “Chronicle Books held a promotion in conjuncture with my new book “It’s a Tiger!” The winning bookstore won a custom designed pumpkin carved by me. Here is the pumpkin I carved today for Riverwalk Books . . .
I’m posting some of my older comics here as I catalog and tag them in prep for a print book compilation. You can find my comics for writers on Inkygirl (http://inkygirl.com), Tumblr (http://inkygirl.tumblr.com) and Pinterest (http://pinterest.com/inkyelbows/comics-for-writers-inkygirl-com)
As my friend Errol Elumir and I start ramping up for NaNoToons this year, I’m going to start posting some older NaNoWriMo comics from previous years, starting with 2008: To see more NaNoToons, please do Like the NaNoToons Facebook Page! And speaking of NaNoWriMo, the first official trailer for the NaNoWriMo Musical is online. I . . .
I’m posting some of my older comics here as I catalog and tag them in prep for a print book compilation. You can find my comics for writers on Inkygirl (http://inkygirl.com), Tumblr (http://inkygirl.tumblr.com) and Pinterest (http://pinterest.com/inkyelbows/comics-for-writers-inkygirl-com)
Posted today over on London Time: Lorna London interviews me about the process of illustrating a children’s book, advice for aspiring picture book writers, and I’M BORED. For more press, please see my Press, Interviews & Other Coolstuff page.
As some of you already know, I’ve been hugely grateful to the SCBWI for the career-changing opportunities that have come my way as a result of attending their events. I sent them a thank you letter back in May, and SCBWI President Stephen Mooser replied as follows: Hi Debbie—Wow and Congratulations—we keep a file . . .
And speaking of other cool snailmail I’ve received recently… The note from Simon & Schuster Children’s Publishing reads: “Congratulations! Your book has been reprinted! Please find a sample copy enclosed. Best wishes, Simon & Schuster Books For Young Readers.”
Nominations are open for 2012 Cybils, the seventh annual Children’s And YA Bloggers’ Literary Awards: Here’s info about how you can nominate.
LovedLOVED this book. I had expected an entertaining kid-focused superhero story, but it was so much more than that. Mike Jung has added a wonderful twist on the typical superhero theme. His writing is fresh and truly funny, with sweet/touching moments as well. An entertaining and thoroughly satisfying read. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. Age . . .