Our very first children’s picture book officially releases on October 3rd! Creating this story has brought so much joy. Filled with heart, wonder, and beautiful illustrations, I can’t wait for you and your little ones to explore it. Whether you are looking for a sweet new read-aloud for bedtime or a story to spark curiosityContinue reading “The wait is almost over! The date is finally on the horizon.”
Tag Archives: Short Stories
Behind the Scenes: Part 4
There is something truly magical about watching a children’s story come to life long before the final colors are added. I am so excited to share another early rough draft sketch from one of our upcoming picture books. Building a book is a step by step journey of collaboration, imagination, and refining every little detailContinue reading “Behind the Scenes: Part 4”
Behind the Scenes: Part 5
The storyboards are taking shape in The Book Nook. I wanted to drop in and share a raw, quick sketch from the draft table as our newest picture book builds momentum. Capturing the emotion in a scene before any painting begins is where the real storytelling happens. These initial drawings are the blueprint for everythingContinue reading “Behind the Scenes: Part 5”
Behind the Scenes: Part 3
Behind the Scenes with Our Latest Sketch Every page of a picture book starts with simple lines on paper. Before we worry about color, lighting, or final details, we use these initial drafts to figure out how a scene feels.I wanted to share this rough drawing from another scene we are working on. In ourContinue reading “Behind the Scenes: Part 3”
Behind the Scenes: Part 2
A Quick Look at Our Early Concept Art Before a new scene ever makes it to full color, it starts as a simple pencil sketch. I love keeping these early drafts because they capture the exact moment a story idea begins to take shape. My kids always enjoy looking over these rough drawings during ourContinue reading “Behind the Scenes: Part 2”
Behind The Scenes: Part 1
A Peek Inside the Artist’s Sketchbook Ever wonder how a book goes from a quick pencil idea to the final printed page? Today I’m sharing an early sketch from Sharing KindnessWherever I Go. My kids always love seeing the rough drafts before the color gets added, so I thought it would be fun to giveContinue reading “Behind The Scenes: Part 1”
No Books
A silly short story. No books. That’s what her mother told her specifically. No books on the family trip. Her mother didn’t have time for her shenanigans, and it would not be tolerated. Any mishap would be treated with dire consequences. It will probably be the last one she tags along on as a kid.Continue reading “No Books”
Gratitude
Sally and Bob were a typical American family, four kids and a dog, with a two-story house and a white picket fence. They were the picture perfect example of the American dream. One evening, Bob noticed that Sally had been under the weather lately and decided to treat her with a special surprise. “Maybe aContinue reading “Gratitude”
