What are you reading winner.

We have a winner! Karin Marie's name was drawn for this contest. A signed copy of First Snow is on the way to her.

Karin Marie said...
I enjoy reading The Night Before Christmas, but I often find that I will pick up the newest Debbie Macomber Christmas book. It seems like she has a new Christmas themed one every year!

What a fitting choice. I recently had a neighbor send these amazing photos of our cabin with the first snow of the year. I thought I'd share this winter sight with you all. For a desert dweller it's such a treat. Enjoy!

Our cabin.

 Our dog's house.

(She really doesn't stay there. She's an indoor dog.)

 Our favorite place to sit. Usually!

 

Our View!

A Christmas Card

Here's a Christmas card video put together by my art agent. Enjoy a very nice sampling of artwork from all the artists they represent! Merry Christmas. Thank you Wendy & Janice!

What are you reading for Christmas?

Mention a favorite book you like to read over and over each Christmas, and you can win a signed print, your choice, of my holiday art. Just leave a comment with the title and I'll add your name to the list. Get your comment in by midnight on December 31, 2012. In the spirit of procrastination I'll announce the winner on January 2, 2013. Merry Christmas!

My favorites are, The Polar Express and The Homecoming.


Choose from either...

 Jack Frost

or...

First Snow

Kid-Lit Drink Night

 This is right up my alley! Happy Hour and creative people!

Join SCBWI AZ Kid-Lit Drink Night for casual conversation about children's books and the folks who create them.

Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators Arizona (scbwi az)

Distrito: http://www.jdvhotels.com/dining/arizona/distrito 

Thursday, December 13, 2012 - 5:00-7:00 PM. 

Kindly RSVP to RegionalAdvisor@scbwi-az.org

12/12/12

Since I like type so much, and letters, and numbers, I just had to have a little fun today. Here is my design to help celebrate! Happy 12/12/12!

Jack Frost

Here's the latest piece that I did for my agent's Christmas promotion. Happy December!

Picture Book Month

 

Did you know that November is officially Picture Book Month? What a better way to wrap up the month than to read a whole bunch of great interviews of amazing picture book creators! Thanks go to the following group of talented picture book illustrators who conducted these mini-interviews.

Molly Idle
Laura Jacobsen
Juana Martinez-Neal
Mikela Prevost

Be sure to check out all the posts on their blogs throughout the month of November to read all of the interviews. Thanks ladies!