When I saw on Facebook that illustrator Kelli Thrasher-Brooks had a new postcard ready, I knew she'd have to come share it with the Sub It Club. Take it away, Kelli: Colors, textures, lines, patterns and characters play a large role in Kelli's passion for creating picture books. Ideas for new stories come from everywhere... Continue Reading →
GOOOOOOAAAAALLLLL!!! It’s World Cup time and all you soccer/football fans probably have the fever. I don’t pay much attention to the pitch and its goings-on any other time than once every four years but I’m intrigued by this giant-sized competition. One thing that I think about when watching these elite athletes is the amount of... Continue Reading →
This isn't the first time I've seen this month's postcard: I saw it develop from a sketch to the finished glory you'll see below. I knew I'd have to share it here as well as Kirsten Carlson's tips and advice. Sub It Club is happy to welcome Kirsten to the Postcard Post! Kirsten Carlson has... Continue Reading →
Goals! Goals! Goals! Having goals is a good thing. They help you pursue your passions and keep you focused. Sometimes our goals generate TO DO lists. Sometimes these lists get out of hand, generating sub-lists that never seem to get done. One list I’ve never written is a DON’T list but now I think it... Continue Reading →
I first saw Eliza Wheeler's work when her portfolio was selected for honors by SCBWI. I've since had the pleasure of working with her on a webinar for SCBWI France. So I can say from firsthand experince that her artwork is exquisite and she's a great presenter! Sub It Club is thrilled she's stopped by... Continue Reading →
I needed to sew a button. It required thread and a needle and those things could be found in boxes in the space between the foot of the bed and the wall. It’s a tight squeeze but space is at a premium around here. I thought about how when I dig out the boxes, I’ll... Continue Reading →
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