When I was searching for an online critique group in 2020 through 12 x 12, a picture book writing challenge, Christina Shawn responded that she was interested. Boy, did I ever luck out! Christina has been a very supportive, helpful, and talented critique partner. Even though she lives 2,000 miles away, I consider her a…
I’d like to introduce you to one of my online critique partners, Brittany Richman. She brings to our group a variety of skills and expertise. Brittany is a former political staffer who worked for the White House and Congress, holds an MFA in writing for children from Vermont College of Fine Arts, and has published…
Yes, you read that correctly, Grandpa’s Cigar Box. No, it’s not Grandpa offering his granddaughter a fat Montecristo White to puff on. Yes, it’s a children’s picture book. Say whaaaa? That’s what my critique partners said, but more about that later. Grandpa’s Cigar Box is a story about a little girl who visits her grandpa…
You meet the most delightful people when you get together with friends. Once a month or so, a group of children’s book authors gather at a coffee shop to share ideas about writing, publishing, and marketing. This is where I met Sarina Siebenaler, children’s author. Her adorable picture book Do Not Wish for a Pet…
Latkes for Santa Claus, isn’t that a great title for a children’s book? I’m so excited to interview the author, Janie Emaus, as she launches her debut picture book this week. Janie and I became friends through email, and now we are virtual friends through social media. I was impressed by her writing career and…
This week I’m interviewing children’s book author, Phoebe Fox. Several years ago, Phoebe and I entered manuscripts in the same contest run by Southwest Human Development (SWHD), a nonprofit organization in Phoenix, Arizona dedicated to early childhood development. SWHD promised to illustrate and publish the winning manuscript. Phoebe won the contest and to be honest,…
