by A. T. Baron | Aug 20, 2014 | Writing
As a parent, I am both elated and depressed that my kids grow up so fast. It was not long ago that they were taking their first steps, and then heading off to kindergarten, middle school, and high school. I remember walking with then to and from their elementary...
by A. T. Baron | Aug 12, 2014 | Writing
I was working on one of my books the other day, rewriting a section that needed “tweaking”. I started to think about how most of my work is fiction, but this particular book was going to be more of a self-help book for kids. My thoughts began to wander, which they...
by A. T. Baron | Jun 5, 2014 | Illustrating, Writing
As an author and an illustrator, I have to split my time up in order to get my work done. Both tasks can take long hours and organizing the work is pivotal for a good product. Illustrating is time consuming and I am usually sitting at my computer using my drawing...
by A. T. Baron | May 2, 2014 | General, Illustrating, Writing
I was updating some files for a flipbook program when I came across an interesting presentation program. Focusky is a presentation builder that offers a more fluid and animated way to express your information than the linear form used by PowerPoint. I thought I would...
by A. T. Baron | Apr 9, 2014 | General, Writing
This year my website turns six. It has been a while since I decided to go public and show off my writing and illustrations. It was more of a hobby back then, but time has changed all of that. Now I have my author website and a site for Otter Things. If you were a...
by A. T. Baron | Mar 25, 2014 | General, Writing
Every year, around this time, I sit down at my filing cabinet and start sorting through all of my financial documents. It is tax time and I am a freelance writer and illustrator. Usually that thought makes my hair begin to turn gray, especially since my husband leaves...
by Mrs. Otter | Feb 25, 2014 | The Big Wood
I have lost all track of time. The winter has been brutally harsh this year, and we have not been outside very much. Well, thankfully, Mr. Otter and Benjamin, my oldest, have been able to forage some food. Otter fur is thick and warm, but it can only take so much...
by A. T. Baron | Dec 31, 2013 | General, Illustrating, Writing
With 2014 upon us, I wanted to wish all of my readers a happy holidays and an amazing New Year. I also wanted to thank them for their support and following. Whether you read my books, purchase my illustrations, “Like” me on Facebook, endorsed me on...
by A. T. Baron | Dec 9, 2013 | Writing
I recently attended a SCBWI writer’s conference and listened to a couple of editors speak on various topics. There was a presentation on the changing market for children’s books and one on what it means to be YA. There was even a surprise speaker from a...
by A. T. Baron | Oct 28, 2013 | General, Writing
As an author, I spend countless hours typing away at my computer. I try to take my time developing characters and formulate plots and subplots. I cringe at the thought of trying to do my job before computers came along; I never liked using a typewriter. Word...
