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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Congrats to my Halloween comic caption winner, Megan Maynor. Megan’s first picture book, ELLA AND PENGUIN STICK TOGETHER, comes out from HarperCollins in 2016. You can see Megan signing her contract in her “Wait, It Took HOW Long To Sell A Book?” post on Word Disco. Here’s Megan’s winning caption: Runners-up: . . .
November is Picture Book Month! Each day, you can find an inspirational essay by a children’s book writer or illustrator about the importance of picture books. ALSO, teachers and librarians can find curriculum connections compiled by educational consultant and children’s book author, Marcie Colleen (Marcie did the Teacher’s Guides for I’M . . .
From Debbie: Thanks to Paper Lantern Lit for letting Inkygirl premiere their new series of GET LIT videos. In this video, YA author Lexa Hillyer talks about how to establish the right WANTS and NEEDS for your characters: Hello from Paper Lantern Lit, the “story architects!” We’re so excited to premiere our new video series, Get Lit, . . .
And speaking of inspiration, don’t forget to check out the previous post from Paper Lantern Lit and former HarperCollins/Razorbill editor Lexa Hillyer about how to establish the right wants and needs of your characters.
Have a great weekend, all! I’m off to OVFF. Here’s my explanation of this “filk” thing I mention sometimes, in case you’re curious.
A tip for aspiring children’s book writers and illustrators: Try not to let yourself get sucked into too much fussing over preparation and ritual. Make a routine and then stick to it. Now to follow my own advice…
Happy International Caps Lock Day, everyone! And don’t forget, only ten days until Picture Book Month. I’m especially excited beause this year I’m a Picture Book Month Champion!!
Thanks so much to CANSCAIP for inviting me to be a speaker at the Packaging Your Imagination conference at Humber College this past weekend. I had a fantastic time and once again appreciated what a wonderful kidlit/YA community we have here in Canada. I’ve posted some of my photos on Facebook and on Flickr. Kate Blair Thanks . . .
