One of the hardest parts about being an author is letting go. We often have to let go of ideas that just aren’t working. We let go of professional connections that no longer benefit either party. Most importantly, we let go of our books. After carefully nurturing a book through publication, we release it into… Read more »
I still feel joy from all the love The Little Mermaid: Make A Splash received, but my happiness is currently doubled. In only 7 days, my newest picture book, The Masjid Kamal Loves, enters the world! The fact that this joyous picture book will be available in a week means that a smile has never… Read more »
Yes, that’s me. Here I am with the two books that firmly launched me into the realm of princess things. Not Quite Snow White is actually directly responsible for my being able to do Disney’s The Little Mermaid: Make a Splash picture book. That’s a story for another time. I didn’t get into publishing to… Read more »
Months before, I thought it wouldn’t get any better than having NOT QUITE SNOW WHITE be a part of the book fairs starting in the Fall of 2020. Just a week after getting this mind-blowing email in early March, I was boarding a plan and headed to Florida.
I’m back in the query trenches, and it’s terrifying! Creating something from nothing isn’t just talent. It’s a gift. Now to find an agent who wants to help me share this gift with the world.