Please joing me in congratulating Caroline on her newest release John Ronald’s Dragons: The Story of J. R. R. Tolkien! Caroline is a children’s book author. To date she has published three picture books, Holy Mole!, Brave Donatella and the Jasmine Thief, and John Ronald’s Dragons: The Story of J. R. R. Tolkien. She lives… Continue reading Author Spotlight: Caroline McAlister
CeCe Bell won a Newbery Honor in 2015 for her graphic children’s novel El Deafo. It is a must read! I had the pleasure of attending her talk on how El Deafo came to be at Hollins University. I spoke with her at length afterwards. She is an absolute delight, and her genuine smile and… Continue reading Book Review: El Deafo by CeCe Bell
I hesitate to show this work in progress, but I did warn you would see works in progress that aren’t perfect. This is a small piece with an unknown future. I dealt with a lot of unexpected emotions after the birth of my child. The great thing about being a writer is allowing my experiences… Continue reading Three Leviathans
My picture book Midnight Forest will be published by HCS Publishing next month. I specifically designed it with the visually impaired in mind. When you browse picture books either online or at book stores, it’s easy to get lost in the whimsical world of the imagination. For the majority of buyers, font size and illustration… Continue reading Why picture books for the visually impaired?