Author’s Journey

As many of you know, I’ve been working on my first children’s book for the past year. I’m excited to announce that my publisher confirmed October 21, 2024, as the launch date. “Charlie and Sophie’s Great Escape” will be available for purchase in three formats: ebook, paperback, and hardcover. Charlie and Sophie, our rescued Border […]

Whenever we decided to bring a pet into our home, we chose to adopt. Many animals need a home and are looking for a second chance. They have been lost, given up, or abandoned. They are unwanted and helpless, and many have been neglected or abused. After losing our old dog Max, I spent many

I’m so excited — the wait is over!  My illustrator emailed the initial pencil sketches for “Charlie and Sophie’s Great Escape.”  My next step is to go through the picture book template to see how the illustrations match up with the text.  The pictures and words have to fit so the story flows seamlessly from page

Every relationship between an author and illustrator is unique, with its own quirks and challenges. Both commit to the book and work together toward the common goal of making it the best it can be. As in every relationship, there is a give-and-take and doing whatever needs to be done to move the process forward

I have always been drawn to traditional methods of painting and illustration.  Since this is my first book and is meant to be a memorial to Charlie, I wanted the pictures to be realistic.  After poring over art portfolios from many illustrators, I made a short list of my favorites.  I sent query letters and

In today’s digital age, social media is a powerful tool that can help authors connect with their readers, build their brand, and promote their books.  By creating a strong social media presence, authors can increase their visibility, grow their audience, and boost book sales.  Social media also provides an excellent opportunity for authors to engage

As an author, having a strong online presence is essential. Social media is a crucial part of that presence. With so many social media platforms available, I decided to invest my time in Facebook and Instagram. Facebook has been the biggest social media platform for many years (surprise, surprise!). An Author Page on Facebook is

My final editing phase is almost checked off! Do you recognize this turtle? I remember reading the Franklin books to my boys when they were young. I never thought I’d be writing a book of my own someday, with the author of several Franklin books as my editor!  Sharon Jennings is the main editor for