art – Laura Roettiger Books

Book Pairing for Educators, Writers, Musicians, and Dreamers

I’ve done many different things in my life and as an author, there are times I have come up with an idea, started a project, only to discover that a very similar book already exists or has just sold to a big publisher. Many writers think that means they should abandon what they were planningContinue reading “Book Pairing for Educators, Writers, Musicians, and Dreamers”

Haiku Saturday 8/9/25

magic streetlight art beauty surrounds those who look, even after dark

Haiku Saturday 8/2/25

bumblebee at work creating masterpieces an artist’s instinct

Wordless Wednesday 7/30/25

Wordless Wednesday 12/4/24

Haiku Saturday 9/7/24

Botanic Garden an homage to Claude Monet – his inspiration

Welcome Author-Illustrator Molly Cranch – Giveaway Alert

I’m always happy to share a new book on my blog. An interview with an author or an illustrator is exciting because it allows us to learn about their inspiration and maybe find out some behind-the-scenes tips that will inspire our own creativity. Today I welcome Molly Cranch whose artwork I have had hanging inContinue reading “Welcome Author-Illustrator Molly Cranch – Giveaway Alert”

Haiku Saturday 6/15/24

Day’s final painting distant storms provide shading, depth, layered color

Wordless Wednesday 9/27/23

Welcome Author Amanda Davis – Giveaway Alert

Today I welcome author Amanda Davis who is celebrating her recent picture book MOONLIGHT MEMORIES, illustrated by Michelle Jing Chan. About a year ago, I reached out to Amanda knowing MOONLIGHT MEMORIES, was coming out in 2023 and I wanted to learn more. I discovered that this sweet story is inspired by her personal experienceContinue reading “Welcome Author Amanda Davis – Giveaway Alert”