Last June, when my sister and her husband announced they were expecting, I got a great idea…I could write and illustrate a book for the baby, and have it done for the birthday! I’ve always wanted to create children’s books! The story is inspired by the baby to come, and Bobby, my sister’s cat. I started in January, and had it done by “the deadline,” March 19. To gift a physical book , I just made a photo book from an online photo company by taking photos of the illustrations, and filled in the text. I was able to meet him when he was three days old, and watch his parents read it out loud. This, I must say, was easily one of the best days of my life.
Now, my next step is to attempt to get it published. The worst thing to happen is for folks to say “No.” I’m not scared of No, and excited to learn more about the literacy world. I will be attending my first writers’ conference in Bellevue this weekend, and have an appointment to meet with a literary agent. I’m very nervous, and happy to get to go.
Please see the new Bobby & The Bear gallery page to see the illustrations for my first official book!
(The true Bobby and the Bear)