Storytelling Art - Transforming Photographs into Fantasy Images Five years ago I began creating children's book illustrations with Photoshop and discovered a new genre -- Storytelling Art. That's …
5 Scary Mistakes Every Indie Author Can Avoid
It’s my 2nd MOST FAVORITE time of year. Well, nothing beats spring – but – a harvest moon, flocks of wild turkeys and vivid autumn landscapes make my imagination howl. This season, though, I’m not …
10 Reasons to Read Diversely
I love this article by Lee and Low Books. The list of 10 reasons makes me smile like the child in the image because I always loved picture books. But the only kids of color in those books were cartoon …
8 Key Facts About the Diversity Gap in Children’s Books
Have you seen stats about the diversity gap in children’s books? They caught my attention while illustrating my new picture book featuring multicultural children - I Want Cake! Because the kids are …
Children’s Book Illustrating – Killer Simple Award-Winning Ideas for Authors
Ever wonder how to make a children's picture book without hiring an expensive illustrator? In the past year, my first picture book, Sunbelievable, earned 6 top awards for story and illustrations. No …
Florida Publishers Association — Do It Yourself Book Power: Spring Conference April 14, 2012
This conference was really worth attending! Here's a real-time summary from conference participants. Conference Overview These days, success in the publishing game is all about self-promotion. …