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Today I decided to take a break from my usual creative outlet of writing and do something equally creative but a lot more challenging for me–help the children make the annual gingerbread cottage. We create a gingerbread house every year, … Continue reading →

The holiday season is here and by way of spreading good cheer, I’m offering two picture book writers a free query letter critique. The giveaway is open worldwide to both published and pre-published picture book writers. All you need to … Continue reading →

Well, that’s easy. Your manuscript, right? Not necessarily. By way of answering that question, I want to share a story with you about my experience writing query letters. The excerpt below was taken from a blog post I wrote on … Continue reading →

Thank you to everyone who entered the competition to win a six month picture book mentorship. There were 97 entries in total! I wish I could offer 97 mentorships but I’d never get my own writing done if I did. … Continue reading →

The journey to becoming a picture book author often leads down a long and winding road. And if you’re anything like me, you’ll find yourself lost or at several dead ends (rejected approximately 140 times over 7 years!!), and having … Continue reading →

As many of you know, I’ve started writing screenplays for adults (Rom-Coms to be exact) alongside writing children’s picture books. The two mediums require similar skills–namely the ability to think and write visually–and the transition is going well. So well, … Continue reading →

A big thank you to everyone who joined me for my virtual Halloween party and giveaway! The winners’ names have now been drawn and the prizes have been posted. Congratulations to Lisa C, Jamie L, Holly W, Jenny H, and … Continue reading →

Autumn is in the air and my favorite holiday is just around the corner. I love Halloween—and more especially—I love to throw Halloween parties. But when I realized it wouldn’t be possible this year due to my schedule, I decided … Continue reading →

The last time I went on tour was in 1999, and in those days I traveled around the world as a tour director, taking clients on vacation. Tomorrow I’m traveling around the world on tour again, but this time from … Continue reading →

Thank you to everyone who visited my blog last week for the cover reveal of IT’S RAINING BATS & FROGS! There were some fun answers to the question of what you would change the rain to if you were Delia. … Continue reading →