The Postcard Post: Lorian Tu-Dean

Sub It Club is pleased to present Lorian Tu-Dean and her postcards this month. You'll find solid advice and adorable images below. And, between you and me, Lorian now holds the record for the fastest response time in Postcard Post history. Her speed blew me away and now her work will charm you! Enjoy. Lorian... Continue Reading →

Celebrating Milestones

When my son, Josh, was about 9 months old, we went into the pediatrician for his well-check. We loved the well-checks, because it was fun to see how he was progressing, and to just be reassured that everything was okay. Josh was our first child, so everything he did as a baby felt amazing and... Continue Reading →

The Postcard Post: Ioana Hobai

I first met Ioana Hobai at the SCBWI Winter Conference in New York this past February and knew I had to persuade her to join us here at Sub It Club and show us her work. I'd already seen a postcard of hers when she won the SCBWI Postcard Contest but I wanted more. So... Continue Reading →

Queries That Make You Go Hmmm…

One of my most frequently asked questions (right after "Do you really need all that ice cream?") is how far I will read through a query letter before I decide if it will be a rejection. The truth is, I will almost always read through the entire query, but I usually have a good idea... Continue Reading →

Plant the Tree.

I love avocados. When we first bought our house in the Central Valley of California, we considered planting an avocado tree in our backyard. The idea of it was so exciting. Can you imagine being able to walk into your backyard and pick a fresh avocado off your very own tree? Hmmm, what do I... Continue Reading →

The Postcard Post: Carlyn Beccia

Author/illustrator Carlyn Beccia was so kind to answer my questions during this very busy time of the year. She has not only given us a great interview but also a beautiful holiday postcard which, besides being adorable, expresses what we all need so much right now. Carlyn Beccia (pronounced Betcha) is an author, illustrator, graphic... Continue Reading →

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