Beaverdale Books Signing

{Photo by Gail George, 2011}

With Friends

{Photo by Gail George, 2011}

With my husband, Ken

{Photo by Gail George, 2011}

Signing books!

Last Saturday I got to hang out at Beaverdale Books and sign my two Christmas books during the annual Beaverdale Shop Hop. It was really cool to be able to do my first book signing in my own little neighborhood within Des Moines! I managed to sign a lot of books and it was great to see everyone! Thanks to all the friends that came out to support me! You guys made the night!

My First Picture Book Has Arrived!

{Title Spread, 2011}

{My First Copies, 2011}

{Books by Me on My Shelf, 2011}

My first picture book, "The Twelve Days of Christmas, In Texas-- That Is" has arrived! Its so shiny and smells so new! Its sort of surreal to see my own books on a shelf next to some of my other Christmas favorites! The funny thing is, I am already starving to do another picture book. It is so satisfying to see the finished product and see the smiles on faces when people see my work! Happy dance time!

Look Inside "The Twelve Days of Christmas--In Texas, That Is"!

{Title Page, "The Twelve Days of Christmas-- In Texas, That Is", 2011}

You can now opt to "Look Inside" my new book on Amazon. I like being able to look at a few sample pages of a book so I can get a better feel for what the world inside that story will look like. What are you waiting for? Go check it out!

You Can Pre-Order "The Twelve Days of Christmas- In Texas, That Is" Now

{Cover, Pelican Publishing, 2011}

My first book, written by David Davis is now available for pre-order through Amazon or you can fill out the publisher form to get a reminder about the September 30th release date!

The Sneakiest of Peeks

{Detail of Illustration for "The Twelve Days of Christmas - In Texas, That Is"}

{Detail of Illustration for "The Twelve Days of Christmas - In Texas, That Is"}

I thought I would show a few very small pieces from two illustrations for "The Twelve Days of Christmas - In Texas, That Is". Its due out in Fall of 2011 from Pelican Publishing. I am still painting like a madwoman, but my poor little blog has been suffering because of it! Hope you enjoy these!