My Recent Chat with the Canvas Rebel
In September 2024, I connected with an online magazine called CANVAS REBEL, and I have shared our conversation below. The mission of the CR is to create a space for artists, creatives and entrepreneurs to be able to learn from
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
Butterflies Mixed with Cartwheels
When you get an email from a writer who's with the Los Angeles office of the SCBWI, you sit up and pay attention. If you don't already know, SCBWI stands for Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators. It's the
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
Yazzy’s Amazing Yarn: We have a launch!
I found this adorable yarn bomb in Telluride, Colorado! When I discovered yarn bombing a few years ago, the idea grabbed me so much that it inspired a children's book. Fast forward to today
New, New, New – Lots of NEWS!
I'm excited to announce the upcoming launch of my NEW children's picture book, Yazzy's Amazing Yarn.
My First Podcast! Thank you, Dan Blank!
Celebrating my fiftieth school visit in October was a milestone that made me want to do cartwheels (if I still can?). I wrote a fun blog about it that you can READ HERE, and it was an amazing feeling to
Fifty (school visits) is Nifty!
Milestone alert! I recently celebrated my FIFTIETH school author visit! I've delivered my presentation so many times, I can practically do it in my sleep. Nevertheless, every visit feels fun and special. There's always something new and different that comes
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
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