My Path to Publication
Here I keep a record of my experiences as I work toward publication.
Editors and Agents are People
What do you say to agents and editors at conferences? You are suppose to pitch them ideas for stories and get to know them and help them like you so they will want to represent you or hire you or buy your project. It is just SO MUCH PRESSURE.
NJ SCBWI 2023
The main reason I chose to attend the NJ SCBWI conference was to get feedback on Paige and Webb. Specifically, I needed agent and editor feedback. I thought I had a great manuscript and I even dreamed the night before about having the agent being really excited about the possibilities.
Paige and Webb Evolve
The process of writing Draft #9 with pictures has made Paige and Webb Evolve.
Metal Flowers
The most beautiful art installation I’ve done so far. So much fun! I love the result. Thanks to all the kids in the 5th and 6th grade Art Club at Brownstone Intermediate School.
Let’s Talk Turkey
I printed each turkey on a card and then we passed them around the room and everyone wrote something they loved or were grateful about that person inside the card.
A New Art Exhibit!
One weekend in October, I happened to be at my local library while they were having an exhibit opening. Last year at this time, the library was not having any exhibits.
Epoch Arts: Art Show!
One of my goals for 2023 is to increase my local following. And since it is being held in November, I think my Alien Thanksgiving Painting is perfect for the event.
My Historical Creatures
Today, I finished 2 more Monster Portrait paintings and decided to hang all of them on the wall. There were still nail holes from 2020 when I hung them up the first time.
Discovering the Favicon
As I was messing around somewhere behind the curtain, I came across the Favicon.* It is the little icon that shows up in a browser’s tab on your computer.
Don’t Polish a Turd
One of the first things our instructor Perry Stewart told us was a story of a road trip where he found a unique souvenir: cow dung covered in a high gloss polish. He told us to stop polishing turds.
Monsters Come Alive
Today I worked on the Minotaur. He has only been waiting for me to finish him for almost 2 years.
Hunting for the Perfect 8 Bit Art
As I explored 8 Bit art, I find some other ways that I might be able to solve the problem.
Terracotta Fairy Gardens
I had a lovely time creating these terracotta fairy gardens for Art Club next month.
Winning the SCBWI Portfolio Showcase
What does it take to win the SCBWI Portfolio Showcase? #scbwiWinter22
A Highlights Retreat
What was wonderful about this personal retreat was I had just the right amount of socializing for me. Conferences and workshops give me great information and a lot of socializing opportunities. But not a lot of work time.