I’m delighted to feature my friend and critique partner Ann D. Koffsky on the blog today. Ann is a brilliant and prolific author/illustrator. Ann’s latest picture book is UNDER-THE-SEA SEDER (Apples & Honey Press, March 2023). Ann shares about the inspiration behind her new Passover book, and chats about stories, creativity, and connection. Welcome back, Ann!… Read more »
I’m excited to feature debut author Mary Munson on the blog today. Her upcoming picture book, LOVE WILL TURN YOU AROUND (illustrated by Kate Talbot, Gnome Road Publishing, April 2023) releases soon! I have to admit a special fondness for this wonderful book since I have also worked with illustrator Kate Talbot, and her artwork… Read more »
I am thrilled to feature my dear friend and critique partner Ellen Leventhal on the blog to highlight her beautiful new book, DEBBIE’S SONG: THE DEBBIE FRIEDMAN STORY (illustrated by Natalia Grebtsova, Kar-Ben Publishing/Lerner Book Group, 2023). You can read my earlier interviews with Ellen about her other wonderful picture books here. Ellen shares about… Read more »
I am delighted to feature Lydia Lukidis on my blog today. Lydia’s new picture book, DEEP, DEEP DOWN: THE SECRET UNDERWATER POETRY OF THE MARIANA TRENCH (illustrated by Juan Calle, Capstone Editions), is absolutely stunning. Lydia offers great advice for finding ideas and deciding which ones to pursue, and shares about stories . . …. Read more »
I am delighted to feature my writing friend Beth Anderson on the blog for another visit. You can read her earlier interviews here and here. Beth’s latest picture book, CLOAKED IN COURAGE: UNCOVERING DEBORAH SAMPSON, PATRIOT SOLDIER, illustrated by Anne Lambalet (Calkins Creek), releases on November 15, 2022. Beth shares about her inspiration and love… Read more »
I am delighted to feature author Susan Johnston Taylor on the blog today. Susan shares the inspiration (dating back to her childhood experiences!) for her beautiful, STEM-focused debut poetry picture book, ANIMALS IN SURPRISING SHADES: POEMS ABOUT EARTH’S COLORFUL CREATURES (illustrated by Annie Bakst, Gnome Road Publishing, 2023). Susan also shares about stories . …. Read more »
I’m so happy to feature my #WordBird friend, author Michelle Nott. I’m excited about her beautiful debut picture book, TEDDY LET’S GO! (illustrated by Nahid Kazemi, Enchanted Lion Press), coming soon. Michelle chats about her inspiration and memories, and about stories . . . creativity . . . and connection. Welcome, Michelle! 1) STORIES –… Read more »
I’m so happy to feature my writing friend, the multi-published author Amy R. Murrell, on the blog today! Amy finds inspiration everywhere – drawing from her family history, gardening, music, movement, and more. She shares her ideas about stories . . . creativity . . . and connection below. Welcome, Amy! STORIES – Discuss the… Read more »
I’m so happy to feature my friend Ann Kofsky on the blog today! Ann is a prolific writer and illustrator and a wonderful critique partner as well! I have spotlighted Ann’s work before, here and here. Today, Ann shares about the inspiration for her newest book, WHAT’S IN TULI’S BOX? and shares about stories …. Read more »
I’m so happy to interview my writing friend, Beverly Love Warren! She is the illustrator of the recently released picture book, FISHING WITH GRANDPA AND SKYE (written by Candace Spizzirri, Clear Fork Publishing), and her debut author/illustrator picture book, HAVE YOU SEEN MOUSE?, released in March 2022, also with Clear Fork. Beverly discusses her writing… Read more »