Author’s Journey

One of the greatest joys of writing picture books is sharing them with young readers. When I first started doing school and library readings of my books, I wasn’t sure what to expect. Would the kids pay attention? What if they got restless? What if I ran out of things to say? Over time, I’ve […]

The Boy Who Wanted to Fly launched yesterday.  With two published books under my belt, I now feel like a real children’s book author! With the support of family, friends, and a dedicated group of fellow authors who shared information about my book on social media and through word of mouth, The Boy Who Wanted

Writing for children is a deeply personal journey, and I believe the best stories come from the heart—stories rooted in authentic experiences and emotions. I dedicated The Boy Who Wanted to Fly to someone very special to me, my cousin Amna, who passed away recently.  She contracted polio when she was two years old, which

Many things have been happening recently for my new book. Max Rambaldi, my talented illustrator, sent the illustrations to Miriam Laundry Publishing for the book designer, marking the next phase of the publishing journey.  Things are beginning to move at a faster pace as my launch date draws near. Miriam’s team recently confirmed my launch

Yesterday brought a surprise to my doorstep—a small, mysterious package I hadn’t ordered!  Inside, I discovered something completely unexpected: a formal letter, a commemorative medal, and a collection of celebratory stickers. The contents revealed that my book had earned Finalist status in the Animals/Pets category of the Next Generation Indie Book Awards. The Next Generation

Miriam Laundry Publishing supports and promotes authors who publish books through her program.  She writes articles that highlight the successes of authors.  Recently, she wrote a blog post about my personal experience that inspired “Charlie and Sophie’s Great Escape,” my debut children’s book published in October 2024.  The Magic of Bringing Your Children’s Book to

I just received preliminary sketches for “The Boy Who Wanted to Fly” from my talented illustrator, Max Rambaldi, and I want to share them with you.  The storyboard is complete, and Max is moving on to the next phase of the project: adding color to bring these wonderful illustrations to life. For those new to

While waiting for the illustrator to complete the storyboard for The Boy Who Wanted to Fly, I went through my checklist of tasks that needed to be completed before the manuscript and illustrations could be handed over to the book designer. I decided to include a dedication page, and chose to dedicate this book to