I came across this website where you can create a font with your own handwriting. I haven’t tried it, but it sounds cool. Here’s the link. http://www.yourfonts.com/

I have to share this amazing field of daffodils with you. It’s in Mount Vernon, Washington, about twenty minutes from the Anacortes Ferry landing. On my daughter’s birthday, after having tea and yummy little sandwiches, we drove by these daffodils. They were nothing short of AMAZING! There had to acres of them, an endless sprawl of yellow that went on past old barns, country roads, and fruit stands. For a good twenty minutes, we were the only people there, soaking up the sun and the smell. What a birthday present. Awe…it’s good to be nine!
Up next—Tulips!  Here’s the website to check out when and where. http://www.tulipfestival.org/

You can check out her website at http://www.laurieokeefe.com/

And the publisher’s website at http://www.sylvandellpublishing.com/

This is my daughter “eyeing” her sweet treat.

I love how Casey did her shop, all in shades of pink and white.

There’s even a candy dispensers. Umm.

Even the boxes were cute! This shop was totally inspiring, and the cupcake was delicious. If you happen to be near Fashion Island in Newport Beach, it’s worth a trip.

Sounds good to me.

Anyhow, here’s a few of my latest sketches.  Can you guess what the novel is about?

Here’s another hint…

Okay, one more. But this it…

Hmm…still don’t know?  Well, I can spill the beans quite yet. But I will. Promise.

The Road to Publication – Regional Authors Share Their Stories
Presented by Iris Graville, Steve Horn, Joan D. Stamm, and Kathryn Thurman

In these days of publishing house consolidations and down-sizing, combined with intense competition, getting your first book in print is more challenging than ever. Four Northwest Washington authors will share accounts of their varied roads to publication of their books including trade publishing, self-publishing, and small presses. Each panelist will present a brief overview of the publishing experience, pluses and drawbacks of the approach used, and marketing/promotion efforts that were helpful. A question/answer period will conclude the presentation. Three things people attending will learn: 1. Specific steps four regional authors followed for publication of their books. 2. Pluses and drawbacks of three different roads to publishing (trade publishing, small press, and self-publishing). 3. Marketing/promotion efforts the authors have found to be helpful.

I’ll be helping to kick off Children’s Book Week at Third Place Books. Hope you can join me!

Earlier this month I did a reading and signing at my first Barnes and Noble. I was so impressed with the warm reception I received. I spoke to a lot of nice teachers, parents, and children. Thank you to all who made this a very memorable and lovely day for me.

March 11th- Harbor Heights Elementary, here I come!

March 21st- Elizabeth Blackwell Elementary, I’ll see you soon!

April 9th- Barnes and Noble- Kitsap Mall. 10am. I’ll be reading and signing books!