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 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...
by A. T. Baron | Sep 30, 2013 | Illustrating, Writing
The SCBWI has multiple awards for which to apply, but they recently announced a new award for all those independently published children’s authors and illustrators. According to their website, the Spark Award is: “An annual award that recognizes excellence in a...
