This morning I’ve been working on rewrites to my story, “There Are Dinosaurs In My Backyard.” My literary agent suggested I take it up to an early reader level. I admit I…
Preliminary Artwork: The Tale of Ole Green Eyes
Leann Vineyard Cooper sent two sketches last night to me. I was so excited to get them. The preliminary work clearly showed Leann taking the ideas shared earlier and bringing them to…
Ideas Conveyed
I spoke with my artist, Leann Vineyard Cooper, yesterday. I gave her my ideas on how I envisioned the illustrations. She’s was so good to listen and to offer suggestions when I asked her opinion….
Things Are Happening
Things are happening. Yep, my artist and I are underway. I sent Leann some photos to inspire her with her artwork. Tomorrow, we’ll talk about how to piece my ideas with hers to bring my story to…
Adrenaline Rush
Yesterday, I gathered several photos to inspire my illustrator, Leann Cooper, for when she begins the artwork for THE TALE OF OLE GREEN EYES. My excitement continues to grow anticipating my first children’s book…