The Stonecutter
The Stonecutter is an old folktale you might update, adapt and illustrate. This is a Chain Story, a.k.a. Circular Story, with a powerful message. It’s one of my favorites, but seriously needs an update.
The Fisherman and His Wife
The Fisherman and His Wife is an old folktale you might update, adapt and illustrate. This is a Chain Story, a.k.a. Circular Story, with a powerful message.
Women’s Day Inspiration
It’s important to pay attention and get inspiration from what’s happening around us. Observation and perception is what makes us writers. Here’s a creative writing exercise that honors International Women’s Day.
Choosing to read a self published book over a traditional one.
Every month, I read a storybook to kids at the library. This February, I found myself choosing to read a self published book instead of one by Mac Barnett. Here’s the story of how a story with baby turtles won me over – and everyone else.
My List of Top Storybooks 2017
Every February, I make a list of the top storybooks for that year. My local library orders these books for the children’s department. Here’s the 2017 list.
How to Produce a POD Board Book
It’s finally possible to easily produce your own board book without having to place a minimum order of 5000. In fact, you can even do just one: the first board book POD is here.
