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Welcome! My husband and I moved to the mountains of North Carolina a year ago and we love it here! The people are friendly, the pace is slower and the clouds nestle into the mountains in a way I haven’t seen before. There's a creek 20 feet from my back porch. Listening to the sound of rushing water cultivates lots of story ideas! |
I've recently written, illustrated and published my own book - Acorn and Button. This is the first book in a series. What inspired me to write this book? I love the simplicity of children and the fact that they're able to live in the moment fully with all their hearts. One of the main characters, Acorn, is actually modeled after my son when he was very little. Acorn is shy and never seeks the spotlight. Even so, he comes out as a hero in subtle ways. Sometimes it's the little things that make a big difference. I aim to write with heart and humor. I hope that comes across with Acorn and Button. You can purchase a signed copy by clicking on the image. I also send out a weekly newsletter full of info, activities and the ongoing antics of Acorn and Button. If you'd like to be on the mailing list, click Subscribe.
My Memberships:
Society of Children's Books Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI)
Storyteller Academy
12x12
Community of Art Partnership (NY)
North Georgia Art Guild
Society of Children's Books Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI)
Storyteller Academy
12x12
Community of Art Partnership (NY)
North Georgia Art Guild
Awards:
Presented as illustrator of the week in Kidlit411's weekly newsletter - Jan.27, 2023
Honorable Mention in the 2023 PBParty Illustrator Showcase.
Presented as illustrator of the week in Kidlit411's weekly newsletter - Jan.27, 2023
Honorable Mention in the 2023 PBParty Illustrator Showcase.
Writing education and experience:
SCBWI Writer/Illustrator Conference In Pittsburgh, PA.
Institute of Children’s Literature’s Writing for Children and Teens
Highlights For Children 4 day workshop in Honesdale,PA - Creating A Dummy With Heart, taught by the late Floyd Cooper and Melanie Hall.
Storyteller Academy - intensive writing courses over a year.
SCBWI Writer/Illustrator Conference In Pittsburgh, PA.
Institute of Children’s Literature’s Writing for Children and Teens
Highlights For Children 4 day workshop in Honesdale,PA - Creating A Dummy With Heart, taught by the late Floyd Cooper and Melanie Hall.
Storyteller Academy - intensive writing courses over a year.
Children's books I've illustrated:
Pearl Girl, by Stephen Rabley, published by Penguin, 2008.
Poster Girl, by Anne Emerick, published by Aboon Books, 2007
The Songbird and the Flower, by Chip Brogden, 2015,
There’s A Dog On My Head, by Patricia Pollock, 2017
Samples of the illustrations in these books are in Book Illustrating.
Pearl Girl, by Stephen Rabley, published by Penguin, 2008.
Poster Girl, by Anne Emerick, published by Aboon Books, 2007
The Songbird and the Flower, by Chip Brogden, 2015,
There’s A Dog On My Head, by Patricia Pollock, 2017
Samples of the illustrations in these books are in Book Illustrating.
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Exhibitions
Trumansburg Conservatory of Fine Arts Franklin Art Gallery, Watkins Glen, NY - Honorary Mention Award Hector Handmade, Hector, NY - Artist Of the Month Microclimate Wine Bar, Geneva, NY Knapp Winery, Romulus, NY |
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