Hands (or I should say paws) down, Constance Lombardo’s love for all things feline shine through her fun illustrations and text in Mr. Puffball: Stunt Cat to the Stars, an entertaining graphic novel for readers from grades 3-7. Constance admits that Mr. Puffball is a mix of all the cats she’s ever loved. “Cats have funny,… Continue reading Mr. Puffball: Stunt Cat to the Stars — A Review and ARC GIveaway
Congratulations to Peggy Rothschild, a new blog reader, who won Susan Moger's book, Teaching the Diary of Anne Frank. ******* I love introducing new authors and illustrators and sharing news of upcoming publications. This time, Constance Lombardo, a writer/illustrator in the SCBWI-Carolinas region, takes center stage with her debut graphic novel. This week you'll hear… Continue reading You Heard it Here First: Introducing Constance Lombardo and Mr. Puffball
In last week's blog, I promised a glimpse into Jenn Bower's artistic process. True to my word, Jenn takes us inside her uber-creative brain. ********** CAROL: Once you have an idea, what's your next step? How many sketches do you do before you know if an idea is working or not? Do you do the… Continue reading Jenn Bower: Process Makes Perfect– "Authorstrator" Part II
Being a member of a SCBWI critique group has lots of advantages: I receive feedback about my manuscript and have the opportunity to learn more about writing by critiquing others. I also meet wonderful writers who are serious about honing their craft and getting published. And every once in awhile, skilled illustrators wander into our… Continue reading Introducing Jenn Bower, "Authorstrator": Part I