I decided years ago to concentrate on writing and not author visits as much. But, if a school asks, I’m happy to visit them and hopefully inspire a student or two.
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I decided years ago to concentrate on writing and not author visits as much. But, if a school asks, I’m happy to visit them and hopefully inspire a student or two.
Yesterday I was honored to be a guest presentor for Writers Week at Waubonsie Valley High School.
Great to connect to my audience. Even had a few wonderful conversations with students after my talk. #writersweek
Who could possibly injure themselves while doing jigsaw puzzles? 🤷🏻♀️
“Radial tunnel syndrome”
Good way to show off my fun Valentine’s Day nails!
But now, a few weeks later, my arm is feeling less numb and the pain has decreased.
So proud of these high school students.
Seeing all the high school walkouts, I was a little worried about a walkout during the hours of my presentation at Waubonsie Valley High School next week.
Glad I no longer have to worry.
Can’t wait to meet the students. ❤️
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Just jumping in to say hello from the balmy Chicago suburbs. 🏝️☀️
(JK it was -13° now warmed up to a toasty -11°)
Can not believe Comet let me put the booties on him… and he’s been wearing them all morning. 🥴
The adventures of a precocious 6-year-old and his stuffed tiger debuted on November 18, 1985. NPR's Renee Montagne spoke with the comic strip's editor, Lee Salem, in 2005.
Boston
ELO
Beach Boys
Lyle Lovett
Al Jarreau
Folks, it’s come to this. Crampons. So sweet that hubby put them on my shoes for me. -2° is so refreshing ❄️
I feel like Yukon Cornelius. #chicagowinter #crampons #rankinbass
Chicago first snow ❄️ And it’s only just begun 🥴
Comet really likes it! #aussiedoodle
Happy Caturday! Guess I’m stuck here now 🐾🐾
#caturday #mainecooncats #catsofbluesky
Maude Campbell’s new book about Polly Pocket is finally out. What a fabulous well-researched book for Polly Pocket fans or anyone who would enjoy a sneak peek into toy magic.
Many of my dear toy friends are in it… including yours truly!
#pollypocket #nacellebooks #thetoysthatmadeus #mattel
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Who Dey!
Let’s go Bears!
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I’m so confused, conflicted, and exhausted and it’s only the first quarter. 🤦🏻♀️
This is HALLOWEEN This is HALLOWEEN
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Is this house vacant? Or not?
#inktober2025vacant #inktober2025 #hauntedhouse #kidlitillustration #children_illustration
And THAT'S why I wrote Women of Steel and Stone!
I watched The Gilded Age closely to see if they got it right. And they did!
Lovin' another Women of Steel and Stone mention. Emily Roebling is a rock star!
Thanks for the mention @britpoptarts.bsky.social
Day 23 Firefly
Roasting Marshmallows + Fireflies = Camping
#inktober2025firefly #childrensbookillustration #graphicnovelart #earlyreaders #animeartstyle
Better button up. It’s getting chilly outside.
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#inktober2025 #inktober2025button #leaves #autumnishere #chunchyleaves #graphicnovelseries #ERGN
Comet was taking way too long doing his business in the backyard and I was enjoying the gorgeous autumn weather. It’s 52° now so I’m assuming by 6pm we will finally reach the below 50° rule to get a fire in the fireplace tonight! 🍂🍁#autumnishere #autumnsky #firstfireoftheseason🔥
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Well if I’m going to be stuck here, I might as well take some pics for #caterday #milton #catsaturday 🐈
Milton needed my attention. So while he was kneading (aka making biscuits) I thought I’d show off my awesome green cat eye nails. #creativeinspiration #catsofbluesky #mainecooncat
(Don’t look too close. Polish is almost 3 weeks old.)
SWEEP and the DUST BUNNIES are forever friends. Just playing with some character designs.
#inktober2025sweep #inktober2025 #characterdesign #dustbunnies #broom #ergn #childrensbook
It’s rather RECKLESS to wear black clothing to a cat cafe.
Could add a lot more to this drawing, but you get the idea. 🤣 🐈🐈⬛
#inktober2025reckless #drawtober #catcafe #catsofbluesky #graphicnovelart #earlyreader #digitalart
Starring tonight: STARFISH
Playing with the new iPad 🤩 #inktober2025 #artistsofbsky #characterdesign #seacreatures
Viral TikTok video is up to 3.6M ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
And the comments are awesome 😎 👏🏼
Quick drawing for Drawtober.
Rabbit Rabbit Rabbit Mustache
New iPad comes today. Yay!
More fun to come ✍🏼✍🏼✍🏼
#drawtober #inktober2025 #inktober2025mustache
Same!
Same here!
Yes, I am listening to the Wednesday soundtrack! Not just for Halloween! 🎃
Hey #kidlit illustrators, it has been a few months (a lot going on this year) but I’ll be posting an open call for samples tomorrow. Stay tuned!
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EVERY SINGLE TIME I sit down on my couch in my office.
Now I’m stuck while Milton is “making biscuits”. 😏😏😏😏😏
#caturday #catsaturday #catsofbluesky
