When my picture book, Sleepy Happy Capy Cuddles came out last year, I was delighted to read the wonderful reviews. I was even more delighted to hear the positive word of mouth from readers. But, nestled in the back of my mind, a fretful question lingered: People might like my book, but what about capybaras ..read more

I’ve been a published kid-lit author since 2012, but I’m a late bloomer and a slow learner and an all-around dolt, so the first kid-lit book festival I’ve ever participated in was this past Saturday. It was the Chesapeake Children’s Book Festival and it was awesome. And I never would have signed on if fellow ..read more

I can’t imagine that hearing me talk would be of much interest to anyone, but in the off chance I’m mistaken, I have good news! You can register for a free, online panel discussion where I’ll be blathering about my new book, Pirate & Penguin! The event, hosted by New York literary institution, Books of ..read more

I have another book coming out! About a pirate! And a penguin! It’s titled Pirate & Penguin! (Titles are hard.) The story is about a penguin who slips off his iceberg onto the poop deck of a passing pirate ship. The captain, perhaps a bit dotty from his many months on the high seas, mistakes ..read more