Mother Monarch available March 9, 2010

$19.95 + $4.95 shipping

Mother Monarch is my new book from Schiffer Publishing. About 2 years ago I attended a conference for the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators. I had several ideas for books, but no publisher. I went to the conference to see if there was any possible way that I might get into the industry. It was a great conference and I came away with lots of useful information. I needed to find a publisher but I was nervous, not because I didn't think I'd find one ( although that thought did cross my mind) I was afraid that I would loose control. I was afraid that the publisher, editor and designer would take my book and it would become something that was not what I envisioned. I researched a lot of companies, looked at lots of children's books for subject matter, printing quality etc. I submitted proposals to a few places......... but no luck.

In 2008 I had been included in a book by Cora Marcus & Libby Kyer, Today's Botanical Artists, a Schiffer Book. The book highlights 65 artists and I was lucky enough to be included as well as make the back cover. I saw that Schiffer published children's books, so I sent them a proposal and viola! ..... I got my first book contract. 9 months after I submitted all the art and text I received my first copy of Mother Monarch. I couldn't be happier. The color and quality of the book is beautiful. The designer even made the text PURPLE. She didn't know it was my favorite color so it was a pleasant surprise. My fears of losing the creative control over my book is gone. Schiffer has done a fabulous job with the book. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do!

The book will be available on or about March 9, 2010.

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