March 2017 Contest Roundup

Spring is on its way! Isn't it? I this it is. I'm shivering while I write this even though the heat is blasting. I skied out to my car this morning (In case you don't know, I live on a mountain. This is normal.) But I am certain spring must be on its way. The... Continue Reading →

The Postcard Post: Dana Carey

Today I am thrilled beyond thrilled to have Sub It Club's Partner in Submission and Postcard Post creator Dana Carey here on The Postcard Post! I'm so glad that Dana has finally had the time to be the interviewee. I have been wanting her to do it for ages! You've probably noticed Dana's fabulous illustrations that we... Continue Reading →

February 2017 Contest Roundup

Hey guys! Wanna hear some exciting news that has nothing to do with submitting your work? (Well, maybe it does a little because I am hoping to be putting your books on the shelves at the library where I work.) My library just got a remodel making the size of the space almost twice as... Continue Reading →

January 2017 Contest Roundup!

With a new year upon us comes the opportunity to start submitting with a renewed feeling of hope and optimism. You haven't gotten any rejections in 2017! (Ahem. I know because I'm still posting this in 2016.) Entering some contests could be a great way to kick things off. It seems there's a listing in... 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 →

The Postcard Post: Jessixa Bagley

Meet award-winning author/illustrator Jessixa Bagley. Not only does she have a fun postcard to share, but great tips, too! Jessixa Bagley is a Seattle based artist and children's book author/illustrator. She has been a professionally practicing fine artist, comics creator, and illustrator since 2002. She has a BFA in painting and printmaking. Jessixa loves drawing anthropomorphic woodland critters-... Continue Reading →

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