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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In case any of you are wondering, most of the advice I post for fellow writers and illustrators is a reminder to myself as well. Last time I posted this advice, I had someone complain, saying that rituals can be a good thing, can help a writer ease into the . . .
Every year, I think about doing NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month). I’ve participated in the challenge a few years in the past and completed a first draft of a middle grade novel. Doing NaNoWriMo is always fun and I did end up submitting the novel after many revisions. I got some encouraging . . .
I love how supportive members of the kidlit community are of each other, including those who create children’s book illustrations! I recently put out a call to some of my illustrator and author/illustrator friends, asking if they’d be willing to help me celebrate the launch of SAM & EVA by . . .
My I’M SAD f&gs (printer’s proofs) just arrived along with a sweet note from my editor at Simon & Schuster Children’s! You can see the full cover/jacket designed by Laurent Linn as well as find out what inspired Michael Ian Black to write the story over in Mr. Schu’s blog today!
I’ve decided to try doing Donalyn Miller’s #BookADay Challenge throughout the year instead of just during the summer. CONTENT MISSING I’m reading a lot more picture books than I used to, but often lack the time to post about them. I’m also behind in posting about some of the wonderful middle grade . . .
