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Spin A Magic Story - Fall 2013 Conference
Last weekend I attended the SF North and East Bay hosted conference in Oakland. I’d heard good things about this conference and since I’d been part of a couple of picture book MS critique groups, I figured it was time to give this mostly writer focused gathering a try.
I was not disappointed!
First off, Preservation Park in Oakland is so very ( Read more... ) -
What A Week and A Word about Portfolio Content and Feedback
What a Week…
This past Thursday, after making the arrangements for my much-needed gall bladder surgery, we quite unexpectedly had to say good-bye to our dear little black cat Gwynn. She had just turned 14 years old on April 1st. A year and a half ago, Gwynn fought breast cancer and won during Breast Cancer Awareness month. We had an extra year and ( Read more... ) -
Beware of Monkeys With Wrenches
Just like that, my trip to the NE SCBWI Spring Conference is a No Go. A situation has popped up that will require a doctor and a knife and being grateful for good medical insurance. I am one of the lucky ones.
I’m disappointed. I was really looking forward to the conference. Thankfully, arrangements are being worked out so that I can still take ( Read more... ) -
The Importance of Showing Up
Recently, I’ve been doing a lot of childhood memory sketch work, as inspired by the fabulous Hazel Mitchell and making quite a bit of headway in getting in touch the simple joys, all-encompassing fears, and the deep sadness of being a child, which is so important in making picture book art. I’ve been sharing them on Facebook and Twitter and they’ ( Read more... ) -
Three Positive Thangs!
1- I went to a publisher's Open House yesterday! I was prepared! People liked my business postcards! I actually talked to people! (Such an introvert.) People who seemed happy to be buddies, pals, or what-have-yous! People thought I was very witty/funny. I didn't use an exclamation point there ( Read more... ) -
Things To Come
First and foremost, this blog is going to be getting some love in the coming weeks. Namely, adding a gallery of sketchwork and finishes, so that I can share fun WIP things like this…
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Three Very Positive Thingies
1 - Getting over technological hardware anxiety. I'm sick of the heart-thumping that goes with firing up the Most Excellent Printer and worrying about...I dunno... Things. Yesterday I shipped off Flat Natalie with some 39 printed photos. I had overcome the Selphy printer that will now only work via USB stick or camera. So last night, with my ( Read more... ) -
Three Positive Things (weekend edition)
1 - A workaround was found for my photo printer whose drivers are lacking, thus extending the life of something I dreaded having to replace. Not so much for the cost of the new one, but for the sense of waste. I can't stand wasting something ( Read more... ) -
Kerry's Final Arrangements
I have received the word and while I was momentarily taken aback, I cannot say I was very surprised to learn that Kerry is to be cremated and there will be no service. As it was told to me, Kerry wanted "no Pity Parties, just move forward," which is a Very Kerry Sort of Thing ( Read more... ) -
Three Positive Things
I am reminded by the_gneech that this is a good thing to do, so here goes ( Read more... )