3652 Days is Hard to Believe! Ten years is a long time … whether you’re creating a set of children’s books, raising a child, or even making a movie … that 3652 days represents a stretch of time we can all respect! It’s been ten years since my first speaking engagement at Central College Magnet…
The Pricing of Success Children’s Books on Amazon When your first children’s book is published, you’re absolutely on cloud nine! You just can’t believe your good fortune! Not long after that you find the creativity to produce a second, then even a third book. And just when you think things can’t get more exciting, you…
Creating Coloring Books for Kids! “Why don’t you make your children’s books into coloring books to print?” I’ve been asked this question for the past 11 years! But it was only within the last year that the idea sunk in and I began to take it seriously! So I started by experimenting with the release…
2021 Brings a Strong Return I’ve never sold children’s books or pencil portraits at a hometown bazaar before, so yesterday was a first for me! Gone for a few years because of widespread covid concerns, the St Matthew Hometown Bazaar made a strong comeback yesterday on Saturday, November 13th! I was one of more than…
Che tu preferisca scrivere, illustrare o entrambi, la creazione di libri per bambini può essere gratificante e divertente! La strada verso la creazione di letteratura per bambini come Topo e il Circo della seconde opportunità ha abbracciato quasi 5 anni dal concepimento iniziale. Ho iniziato il mio viaggio per creare la terza e ultima puntata…
Whether you prefer writing, illustrating or both, the creation of children’s books can be rewarding and fun! The road to creating children’s literature like Topo and the Second Chance Circus has encompassed almost 5 years since the initial conception. I began my journey to create the third and last installment in the series with my…
How Do You Create Your Children’s Book Illustrations? This is one of the most frequently asked questions an illustrator can receive, so I thought it might be a good idea to tell you how I personally create many of my drawings! Many people think you just sit down and draw an idea … but that’s…
Where do you get your ideas? That question is on the lips of all who seek to create something visually, or conjure up an image or situation with words! And the answer may surprise you!
This is what propels you forward when you have doubts of own your abilities … finding a young reader this enthusiastic about my work really made my day!
Last night I was fortunate enough to partner with Coppa Gelato in Westerville, for one of the most successful book signings of my career as a children’s book author and illustrator! One of the best perks of being an author is meeting your public and talking about your passion for creating something kids and parents can enjoy together!