Author’s Journey

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

I am moving ahead with the second phase of my new book, The Boy Who Wanted to Fly.  To find an illustrator, I used an art agency that represents different artists. After reviewing the portfolios of multiple artists at Advocate Art, I came across Max Rambaldi, a talented and versatile illustrator who is excited to

After the incredible experience of publishing my first children’s book, “Charlie and Sophie’s Great Escape,” I’m excited to share that I’ve begun working on my second book!  Writing for children is a deeply personal journey, and I believe the best stories come from the heart—stories rooted in real experiences and emotions. My first book was

As a debut author, I recently experienced the thrill of seeing my book, Charlie and Sophie’s Great Escape, receive the Literary Titan Gold Book Award. Becoming an award-winning author has been an incredible milestone and validation for me. But beyond the personal joy, applying for book awards can significantly impact one’s journey as an author.

In this blog post, I’d like to discuss the power of reviews and why they matter to new authors.  As a debut author, I’ve learned that writing a children’s book is only the first part of the journey. Once it’s published, the challenge becomes connecting with readers. So far, I have done book readings at

Now that my book has been launched into the world, it’s time to see where it leads!  I love reading aloud to children and have volunteered in the past to do just that.  Now I can enjoy this experience by sharing my published book with kids in libraries and schools. I read a quote by