Category Archives: Just for Fun Features

Give ‘Em A Book!

Posted on December 13, 2016 by

Happy winter holiday season everybody! Got gift-giving on your mind? If you missed it, The Baltimore Sun ran an article in the A&E section last Sunday by Paula Willey, a librarian at the Parkville branch of the Baltimore County Public … Continue reading →

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Favorite Illustrators/ Third Thursday #SCBWIsocial

Posted on July 21, 2016 by

Hello readers! I hope you’re keeping cool during these hot days of July. I am fortunate to have a studio complete with AC and don’t know what I’d do without it — there are days when it’s so humid the … Continue reading →

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A Fun Gift

Posted on December 16, 2015 by

Happy Holidays everyone! Today, because of the holiday season, I am sharing a little gift with you, and that is the story of the Mantis Shrimp, told with whimsical and informative illustrations in almost picture book fashion, but not necessarily for small children. … Continue reading →

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Love’s in the air at the SCBWI Eastern PA Chapter

Posted on January 29, 2015 by

I get the honor today of making an exciting announcement from one of our neighboring SCBWI chapters!  Lindsay Bandy, blog coordinator for the SCBWI Eastern PA Chapter, has sent an invite on behalf of her chapter to come check out … Continue reading →

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My Resolution

Posted on January 16, 2015 by

Happy New Year, everyone! I am getting back into the swing of things, and want to share what’s been on my mind. Most days I’d say I have the best job in the world: I get to draw and paint … Continue reading →

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Happy Thanksgiving!

Posted on November 28, 2013 by

“I awoke this morning with devout thanksgiving for my friends, the old and new.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!

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Power Munching: Cindy Callaghan

Posted on July 22, 2013 by

Happy Monday, everyone! It’s time to break out the comfort food and get down to some power munching! Our contributor for today is Cindy Callaghan, author of the upcoming LOST IN LONDON and JUST ADD MAGIC: When Kelly Quinn and … Continue reading →

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Power Munching: Amie Rose Rotruck

Posted on June 28, 2013 by

Amie Rose Rotruck is back! This time to offer her idea of a yummy work time treat. Amie is the author of  BRONZE DRAGON CODEX (THE DRAGON CODICES) under the pseudonym R.D. Henham. What’s your favorite stress-busting food when you have a looming … Continue reading →

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From Light Bulb to Keyboard: Ann McCallum

Posted on June 19, 2013 by

Happy Wednesday, everybody! I hope you’re enjoying this gorgeous weather. 🙂 Ann McCallum is with us today to share her process for taking that great idea and making it a reality. A native of Canada, Ann is a world traveler and … Continue reading →

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From Lightbulb to Keyboard: Pam Bachorz

Posted on May 14, 2013 by

Happy Tuesday, everyone! It’s time for another addition of From Lightbulb to Keyboard, this time with Pam Bachorz, author of CANDOR and DROUGHT! Ruby dreams of escaping the Congregation. Escape from slaver Darwin West and his cruel Overseers. Escape from … Continue reading →

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