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Finding an Illustrator to Bring Life to My Character
Finding the right illustrator was a lovely experience. It felt super overwhelming because I had no idea where to begin, but my excitement to see Siona come to life kept me going. I did a LOT of research and started to imagine Siona in different ways depending on the illustration style of the artist. I found so many incredibly talented illustrators on Instagram, and I engaged in relevant Facebook groups to learn more which lead me to different professional illustrator databases. It’s a crazy world out there so I’ve included a couple of links in case you’re an upcoming author and this helps you to get started: Facebook Groups:Â Children’s Writer’s…
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New Beginnings as Children Author
Do you feel you have more to give? Feel like what you’re doing is meaningful, but you’d like to try something new or approach from a different angle? Well, you’re not alone. As a humanitarian aid worker, I deployed to crises for several months supporting children and families affected by Conflict, Typhoons, Earthquakes and Tsunamis. In my younger years when I heard traumatic stories in the field, I held my emotions tight and lock them in the softest parts of my heart. I listened intently and developed if not only for a few brief moments a connection with a complete stranger. I felt tears were not appropriate nor required to…