A Happy Five Years

Five years ago, I started my website to publicize my books and illustrations. Wow, it really does seem like that was yesterday. I only had two books at the time and this little otter was just a twinkle in my eye. I look back and wonder how I got to this juncture in my...

New News on the New Site

A lot has been happening these last few weeks. I have gotten the changes done on my website and it has turned out nicely. I also started a new website called Otter Things, where you can purchase your wares with my illustrations on them. The new illustrations have been...

Happy Mardi Gras!

We all need one good day to celebrate. Some choose New Years, others Christmas or Thanksgiving. I love Mardi Gras! That last day to get all of your inhibitions out of the way and really live it up. This Christian holiday dates back thousands of years and is celebrated...

New Book Cover

Wow, time has zipped by so quickly.  I have been so busy completing my latest book; I didn’t notice I haven’t updated my blog.  Well, the story is done, I am adding some sketched illustrations to it, and I have finished the cover. I took some time to...

A Late Start

With the new school year in full swing, I am just getting back into my writing.  The kids are off learning so I get the house to myself for part of the day.  I had a few opportunities to make some more “I Otter Be” illustrations.  In fact, I just posted a...

We’re Four

Four years ago, I finally sat down and professionally put pen to paper. I emptied my brain of all those stories and added illustrations to them. I started the process of editing and publishing my work. I started this website to advertise the books and went from...