I was featured in the IBPA Member Spotlight
Hi all! I've been a member of the Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA) for several years, and the online magazine recently featured me in their Member Spotlight. I'll post the Aug. 6, 2024 interview, by journalist Adeline Lui, here! Thank
I’m Grateful For My Opportunities
This furry, long-eared pink guy looks a lot like my DAD! This Thanksgiving season, I've been thinking about what I'm grateful for. Like many, I would put HEALTH at the top of the list. Not just my own health (which
Wrangling Words and Authors!
It's never easy to travel out of town for a school or book engagement. I have to consider mileage/gas costs, hotel rates, meals, and other logistics. But when I was invited to feature my children's book at the 13th Annual
Woo-hoo, Chattanooga choo-choo!
Can you believe it? My book, Arthur Zarr's Amazing Art Car, has taken me on the road to speak to children at schools around the country! To date, I've spoken at some 38 schools in my hometown of Houston; in
Keeping It Rolling!
This week, students at three elementary schools will hear all about art cars, writing, publishing, illustrating, creativity and inspiration when I show up to present my children's book, Arthur Zarr's Amazing Art Car. The lucky schools are Garden Oaks Montessori
10,000 Smiles Per Gallon
It was my FIRST book signing for my children's book, Arthur Zarr's Amazing Art Car. And I was terrified. Which was kind of silly, because all I had to do was set up a table at an elementary school holiday
Arthur Zarr By The Numbers
This week—May 3, 2016 to be exact—marks the six-month anniversary of the launch date of my children's picture book, Arthur Zarr's Amazing Art Car. I thought it might be interesting to celebrate the occasion with a breakdown of numbers and
For Me, Second Place is the New First
Have you ever come in second place, but still felt like a #1 winner? I have. Quite recently. Last week, I was chatting with a fellow writer friend, and she told me about a fun "Valentiny" contest she had entered.
The Beer Can House is Selling My Book … How Apropos!
I have a long-standing relationship with beer. Okay, that didn't come out right. I mean, I enjoy an occasional beer, but that's not the point. The point is that autographed copies of my new book, Arthur Zarr's Amazing Art Car,
Art Car vs. Artcar
Two amazing things happened this week. Well, a lot more than that, but here are two I want to mention. First, a reporter from the Houston Chronicle called to interview me about my new picture book! Apparently there will be
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