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How was your September? Did your kids start school, or did you start teaching again? Did you start up college and quit hitting the beach so often? Are you at the same desk job but starting to feel your surroundings … Continued

Well, the dinosaur train has slowed down quite a bit — I’ve signed and mailed off a ton of “Tryceratops” books, I’ve got my extras stacked in the closet, and my brain has shifted gears to the next project at … Continued

It happened! “The Tryceratops” was published on April 30, 2015. And I am PUMPED! The reception has been amazing – I cannot believe the outpouring of support from my family and friends. Thank you to everyone who has purchased a … Continued

  Great news! I’ve just signed a contract to illustrate my second book! “The Tooth Fairy Who Forgot,” written by author Carla Ferrell, is a sweet story about an absent-minded tooth fairy who accidentally forgets to bring payment to 9-year old … Continued

  Before I get started on my main blog post, all about motivation (or lack thereof), I just had some great news to share: I’ve completed illustrations on the Tryceratops book! This is probably old news to some, but I haven’t … Continued

This is my very belated post about the Minnesota SCBWI (Society for Children’s Book Writer’s & Illustrators) conference that took place earlier this October. I’m finally able to write, after my brain has reconstituted from its state of befuddled mush. … Continued

  Transitions. Autumn has given the air a a pleasant chill, plumes of gold and scarlet leaves are beginning to burst into view, and… My son is in Kindergarten. Which is apparently the big secret parents have been keeping. At one point, … Continued

I just realized it’s been almost a month since I signed on to illustrated John Edwards’ book “The Tryceratops.” Wow, how time flies. I’m sure a million illustrators have drawn clocks with wings, so I won’t even go there. Just visualize it. … Continued