Hi there! Lots of excitement going on here. The Puffin Who Whispered had its book birthday on July 28th and is now available everywhere. My excuse for not posting lately is that I’ve been super busy preparing for my launch party this weekend (pictures will be in my next post). I’ve also been a guest… Read more »
Publishing
Recent Reads Roundup
There have been so many great books released this past year, I had to squeeze in one more multi-book post highlighting some of my favorites. I hope you’ll enjoy this collection and maybe find something new to look into. If your local library or bookstore doesn’t have a copy of a book you’re interested in,… Read more »
Puffin News
I’m so excited about my forthcoming picture book: The Puffin Who Whispered. The paintings have been completed by an amazing illustrator, and they are absolutely gorgeous. Main character, Abigale, has truly been brought to life and it has been a pleasure to work with the Lawley Publishing team. I can’t wait to share the cover… Read more »
Kids with Books!
I’ve got a brand new website, thanks to the amazing Websy Daisy Web Design! Feel free to click on the menu tabs above if you’d like to check out each page. Talented Jenny Medford did a wonderful job and it all turned out to be just the way I wanted the site to look. She’s… Read more »
Celebrating Books!
Have you ever been to an author fair or book launch? Not only are they a lot of fun, but it’s a great way to show support for authors, illustrators, and book makers. Even if you’re not able to buy a book that day, or perhaps you’ve already preordered the book that’s being showcased, your… Read more »
Critique Groups & Feedback 101
Two of the many things we learned (or relearned) from the pandemic were life is short and the importance of reaching out to others. That, along with the boatload of new manuscripts penned by people suddenly home from the office, brought about a stronger longing for human interaction and/or feedback. What better way to quench… Read more »
Shepherd—Discover the Best Books!
I thought it high time to give a shout out to Shepherd, a rather new online book review hangout, where you can explore and discover your best new reads. Here’s the link for the homepage . Have fun browsing through the many book collections, covering all subjects and genres, for babies through adults. And you… Read more »
2023 Picture Books
Hello and Happy New Year! I thought I’d post a quick snapshot of new and upcoming picture books that have caught my attention of late. This first book on my list, hot off the press from Page Street Kids, is super cool. Abby’s determination is an inspiration for people of all ages and in all… Read more »
A New Year
I’m fulfilling my New Year’s resolution to post something, ANYTHING, on this blog. It’s been quite a few months now and I miss keeping in touch with you all. What can I say, my mind has been elsewhere. Like many of you, I’m sure, it’s been a couple of years of ups and downs. Thank… Read more »
National Library Week & Writing News
First off—Happy National Library Week—April 19-25, 2020 Libraries have so much to offer, even from the comfort of your own home. Have you checked your local library’s online offerings? From story-times to downloadable books, movies, magazines, audiobooks, and music, there’s something for everyone. As mentioned in my last post, I’ve had trouble concentrating on my… Read more »
