Other books of mine are about
history. I didn't particularly like history when I was a kid, but I have since
discovered just how much adventure, mystery, and amazing people can be found in
the past if we go looking for it. I find doing the research is like being a detective and the journey
toward completing a book is always chock full of interesting characters, places, and
experiences. In the end that is exactly what I want to give the reader.
In addition to writing and
illustrating, I am a founding member of the Children's Author's Network! (CAN!)
and a member of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI).
I also conduct school and library presentations, teacher in-service workshops, and have taught writing and illustrating children's books.
My favorite advice to anyone who
wants to write children's books is READ!
Presentations
and Book Signings