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If you live in the Toronto area, go to Type Books on Thursday, July 11th from 630-830pm to meet the incredible illustrator for Alis the Aviator. The party is FREE and open to the public. Get event details and RSVPby clicking here! And if you can’t make the event, check out this cool behind-the-scenes videoContinue reading “Celebrate Kalpna Patel’s Amazing Artwork!”

It was great to chat with Joy Sewing last week for a bit about Alis the Aviator. And I was excited to learn about her book for young people, Ava and the Prince: The Adventure of Two Rescue Pups (I love animals so much – rescue dogs especially!). Thanks again, Joy! “With the 50th anniversaryContinue reading “The Houston Chronicle features Alis the Aviator!”

I joke that I didn’t have to do too much research for Alis the Aviator – at least not specifically for it. What I did instead was immerse myself in aviation history for seven years leading up to it.

Today we’d like to introduce you to Danielle Metcalfe-Chenail. Danielle, we’d love to hear your story and how you got to where you are today both personally and as an artist.I just love the written word, and I have devoured books since I was little, so it makes sense that I devote my life toContinue reading “Featured in VoyageHouston!”

Only one month to go until my first picture book flies out into the world! Some of you have been wondering how to get ahold of copies (thanks so much for asking!). Here are a few ways to track ’em down online and in person. You can pre-order now for delivery or pickup, or youContinue reading “Alis the Aviator Available for Pre Order!”

I am thrilled to announce that one of my works in progress – HURTS – was a finalist for this year’s manuscript contest in the general nonfiction and memoir category. I’m still pinching myself! In fact, it’s been about a month since I heard the news and I think it’s just sunk in. After all,Continue reading “Finalist in Writers’ League of Texas contest!”

Last night I went to Brazos Bookstore here in Houston to hear four local authors chat about how to start or restart a writing project. It’s perfect timing, right? Everyone is burning with inspiration and motivation around New Year’s Day and then come late January we’re all struggling just a little bit (or a lot).Continue reading “Tips on getting back to your writing”

Over the last couple of years, with a baby and book-in-progress, I found I largely lost the ability to read whole books. Sure, I pillaged for research, I browsed magazines, and I frantically devoured books and blog posts about how to get your baby to sleep/eat/stop crying, but I didn’t just read for pleasure. SoContinue reading “Book review countdown #1: Rebel Women”