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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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Comic: Plot For Sale

As I gradually catalog my writing comics in prep for a book compilation, I’m posting them here in Inkygirl:



Comic: Fast Writer Envy

I’m posting some of my older comics here as I catalog and tag them in prep for a print book compilation:



I’M BORED Scrapbook Blog Launched: how a picture book was created

****Update February 14, 2013: Please note that the Scrapbook and other bonus material have been moved to the I’M BORED Bonus Page. I recently launched the I’M BORED Scrapbook, a place where I’ll be pulling in everything I’ve been posting related to I’M BORED. Until the picture book launches this September, I’m . . .






Allen & Unwin opens Friday Pitch to kidlit/YA writers

Publisher Allen & Unwin recently opened up their Friday Pitch to children’s/YA writers. Before making your pitch, make sure you read through all the guidelines carefully. They’re not accepting pitches for picture book texts, for example, or poetry or short stories.



Interview: Hazel Mitchell & HIDDEN NEW JERSEY (Post a comment to be entered in the prize draw!)

Today, I’m delighted to interview my Pixel Shavings friend, children’s book illustrator and writer Hazel Mitchell, about her newest project. Published by Charlesbridge/Mackinac Island Press, HIDDEN NEW JERSEYis a new book written by Linda Barth and illustrated by Hazel. The book is packed with historical, cultural and fun facts about New Jersey shared in rhyming narrative . . .



One Of My Favourite New SCBWI Friends: Mike Curato

Still catching up from my week-long trip in NYC. I’ve decided I’m more likely to actually post about the event if I write up some shorter pieces rather than attempt one mega-long report. So here’s my first! I love making new friends at these events, which is one reason I . . .