I’ll admit it. This past month… or two… okay, pretty much the entire summer, has been a lot to deal with. Too many things to do! Too many places to go! Too much fun to have! While keeping up with the writing seems to be a given in my life, I’ve had to let go... Continue Reading →
The August Postcard Post: Courtney Pippin-Mathur
The Sub It Club welcomes author/illustrator Courtney Pippin-Mathur to the Postcard Post. Keep reading to learn more about Courtney, her postcard and her picture book. Courtney discovered her love for drawing by re-creating the characters from her favorite animated movies and cartoons. She forgot how great it was until she switched from a major in... Continue Reading →
Sub It Club Success Story: Veronica Bartles’ TWELVE STEPS
“You’ll always miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.” Wayne Gretzky I decided when I was about five years old that I was going to be a famous author when I grew up. And throughout my public school years, I wrote fearlessly, proudly displaying my stories (some of which were much better than others)... Continue Reading →
The Monthly Goalpost for August: Something for Nothing
On our submission journey we may be so focused on the outcomes and the tasks that get results, we forget the bigger picture: we are creative people. Caught up in reaching goals each month, it’s easy to forget to keep your creativity alive and well. This month I’m going to set some creativity goals alongside... Continue Reading →
The July Postcard Post: Russ Cox
The Sub It Club welcomes Russ Cox this month. If you haven't come across Russ's illustrations before, you're in for a treat. Let's find out about Russ and his latest postcard. RUSS COX was raised by a pack of crazed hillbillies in the backwoods of Tennessee. Without much in the way of modern conveniences, like... Continue Reading →
The Monthly Goalpost for July: Summer Fun
Summer (or any change in routine) poses a few problems when you’re trying to reach goals. It’s kind of like a diet—the fear is, if you stray a little from the regimen, your willpower will disappear and you’ll never get it back. Summer doesn’t have to mean you won’t reach any goals. You just might... Continue Reading →