Thoughts on Art

With all things self-publishing, remember that you can take on what you're comfortable with. Everything I'm sharing is just helpful...

Metadata can feel like traversing a dark cave, but you have friends along the way to help you navigate this aspect of book publishing. Don't be afraid to get some professional marketing gurus on your side. Your book is out there, somewhere on the great world wide web (I just dated myself didn't I?) but the real question becomes, how does anyone find it? There's a magical word that makes a book show up on the internet for others. It's actually what they feed the internet monst

Recently I was published in Bold Journey Magazine highlighting stories of artists and their personal journey in the professional world. Here's a snippet from the interview. Lauren Elise, really appreciate you sharing your stories and insights with us. The world would have so much more understanding and empathy if we all were a bit more open about our stories and how they have helped shaped our journey and worldview. Let’s jump in with a fun one: What is something outside of w

Available on Amazon https://a.co/d/41sRHlD There's something to be said about a fun, challenging adventure story. This children's...

What you want to bring to your readers is more than you think. A children's picture book is a major project. Whatever the age group,...

If I could sum up the whole children’s book process and what’s absolutely necessary to make it happen, I think I could in just 4 words....

Check out my latest children's picture book, Detective Dimple and the Colourless Coral Mystery: https://a.co/d/i7XILvq I remember...

Lets be honest about this one difficult conversation. Pick and choose your battles. So you’ve gotten to the written story, it’s got the...

Detective Dimple and the Colourless Coral Mystery; published by Tiny Tree. Available on Amazon: https://a.co/d/5egSXJL It's official!...