Hello, hello! It’s been a minute and that is because (please improvise drumroll)… I’ve been finalizing publication details for Nia’s Rescue Box, my picture book illustrated by Abi Joy Eaton!! It’s real. Really real! It’s available for preorder on Amazon and everything! I actually received the proofs of the printed paperback this morning and...
Author Spotlight: Parker Milgram, Author/Illustrator of I Live for The Sun
Aaaaand we’re back! Today I’m lucky to share part of my conversation with author/illustrator Parker Milgram. Editing this down to a reasonable length was SO HARD. Parker and I talked about so many great topics: editing, revising, ideas, neurodivergent characters, and more. Enjoy the post and let me know if you’re interested in hearing...
Author Spotlight: Valerie Ihsan, author of You Can’t Dance A Lie
I know it’s been a minute, but I will soon share more about why there has been a lapse in interviews. In part, it was due to a cross-country move…that should have been an international move. But, that’s not what today is about. Today is about none other than author Valerie Ihsan! I had...
Author Spotlight: Maxine Rose Schur Author of The Word Dancer
I had the best chat with Maxine Rose Schur for this Author Spotlight! She’s written dozens of titles and taught for decades. I tried to squeeze in as much of our talk as I could here, so please enjoy! You write travel writing and children’s writing, what type of writing came first for you? ...
Author Spotlight: Leslie Barnard Booth
Hello fellow writers and bibliophiles! Thank you for being here! This series has already blown past my expectations in all the best ways. I’m so honored by the authors who take time to meet with me and you, taking the time to read these interviews. Today I’m sharing part of my conversation with author...
Author Spotlight: Marsha Diane Arnold Author of Armando’s Island
It’s time for another Author Spotlight! There’s been a bit of a lag over the past couple weeks due to Murphy’s Law, moving internationally, moving intercontinentally, and adjusting my plans and expectations. More on that in the future, today is about Marsha Diane Arnold, the author of over 20 books which have sold over...
Author Spotlight: Stephanie Wildman Author of Brave in the Water
Another day, another author to spotlight! Today I get to share part of my conversation with author Stephanie Wildman. She has written and published several titles in adult and children’s literature During our talk, she pointed out how much she learned through connecting with her illustrator from Brave in the Water, Jenni Feidler-Aguilar and...
Author Spotlight: Marie Boyd, Author Illustrator of Just A Worm
Today I have the pleasure of sharing part of my conversation with Author Illustrator Marie Boyd who recently debuted with her book, Just A Worm. I read on your website about quilling, but do you use any other types of art for illustrations or is that your primary form? Quilling is my primary in...
Author Spotlight: Priya Parikh, Author of Dancing Devi
Today I have the pleasure of sharing part of my conversation with Priya Parikh, author of Dancing Devi. I want to ask about Dancing Devi. I got it from the library and I’ve read it. I wanted to ask about that book in particular, was it inspired by your own experience with Bharatanatyam? Yeah,...
Author Spotlight: Susan Johnston Taylor Author of Animals in Surprising Shades
Everybody, welcome Susan Johnston Taylor to the blog! I had a spectacular time talking with Susan and it was uncanny that when she reached out to me, I already had her book on my shelf to read! The universe is a mystery. Anyway, onto the interview! Could you tell us about your book that...