This is a departure from my normal blogging. I’m participating in Julie Hedlund’s 12 Days of Christmas so today is when we celebrate successes and I’m sharing mine here. My first picture book is under contract and being released 2/19/2019 to coincide with the full moon! Aliana Reaches for the Moon I have participated inContinue reading “Successes: Looking back at 2018 & Looking forward to 2019”
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Solstice and the (almost) full moon
As the shortest day of the year turns from daylight to darkness, the moon rises. This beautiful gibbous moon, just one day shy of a full moon, brightens the night. This was the inspiration for Aliana Reaches for the Moon. Look for more photos of the moon tomorrow.
Life imitates Art
Waking up to the beauty of sunrise over the mountains is something I appreciate every day. I’m currently reading and loving KATERINA’S WISH by Jeannie Mobley, which has cover art that reminds me of my sunrises. This is exactly the kind of book that made me love reading. It’s the story of an immigrant girlContinue reading “Life imitates Art”
Charlie Writes a Love Story
If you follow this blog, you know me. I’m Charlie and my favorite things are playing in the snow, chasing my friends, and my mom. But this is a love story so my mom is only the photographer. And the chauffeur to get to the trail. And the one typing this because dogs don’t haveContinue reading “Charlie Writes a Love Story”
Author interview with K. D. Huxman
K.D. Huxman’s new nonfiction children’s book (pictured above.) Author K. D. Huxman What Ludlow looks like current day Today’s post is a departure from my usual photography and poetry to share a peak into an interesting new book by a fellow SCBWI (Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators) author. 1. Tell us the name ofContinue reading “Author interview with K. D. Huxman”
Painting in the sky
clouds mingle with sun to paint new and glorious, fleeting images.
Walking and talking (poetry in nature)
Walking and talking enjoying the path, enjoying the cool fall air, the leaves filtering daylight colors and light changing with each step. Stopping by the creek listening to the water listening to your description of whirling water followed by calm a metaphor for life But mostly enjoying the company
Homage to a favorite childhood book
Charlie knows I’m his mama, but since we had a “snort” here this weekend, I couldn’t help but think of PD Eastman’s wonderful book, “Are You My Mother?”
Full Moon Announcement
The full moon, has always been an inspiration for me. On this full moon, I’m happy to announce that I have signed contracts with my publisher and my illustrator for a book that will be released in early 2019! Photo of the harvest moon 9/24/2018
Sunlight through the trees (Haiku)
Aspen leaves turning green giving way to yellow sunlight filters through Komorebi is a Japanese word to describe the effect of sunlight streaming through the leaves.
Laura Roettiger Books 