The idea that picture book writers should read 100/300/500 new traditionally published picture books to improve their craft is great advice, essential even. With envy, I view social media pictures of giant stacks of new releases that writers have borrowed [Read More]
My pandemic writing woes were answered in January 2021. I finally discovered STORYSTORM. This was perfect! I could easy jot down an idea even with the chaos of a city in extended lockdown mode (still true today) and my family [Read More]
How I Found My Agent (Part 2/3: Getting Directions)
In 2015, I decided to do just that, learn how the industry operates. I joined SCBWI and joined an incredible SCWBI Hong Kong critique group. I read and read and read (MG, [Read More]
This post is long overdue (and long). I had a number of false starts to my KidLit career and learned many lessons along the way.
In 2015, I participated in NaNoWriMo. I had recently decided that I wanted to write [Read More]
I held my debut picture book (Alone Together on Dan Street) in my hands and then also realized that it was on pre-order online! I’m going to have actual readers soon!
It might not seem obvious, but there’s a business side [Read More]
My debut picture book is out this March (Alone Together on Dan Street, Apples & Honey Press, March 2022) and this has been making me think about my writing journey. I recently found my first published piece! I wrote “Where [Read More]
