sitting, soaking

I've been feeling guilty for not blogging a thing for such a long while. I'm in absorption mode and have been for some time. Absorption in my work, absorbing new ideas and thoughts. I'm sure I'll be able to squeeze out the ol' sponge at some point.

bookie woogie boogie

A review of Petunia by those fabulous Z-kids over at Bookie Woogie.

a prickly situation

Isn't it always the way it goes, one child getting all the attention?

In the midst of Petunia launching and getting reviews, I mustn't neglect Pearl, my next book. I received the unbound proof in the mail yesterday. My first real look at her on the nice paper stock we picked.

She looks great! Many thanks for which are due Dana Fritts, my designer at HarperCollins. Thanks Dana!

petunia impossible

One of my favorite blogs, Seven Impossible Things, just posted a feature about Petunia, myself, and a bit about the Sendak Fellowship.
Thanks Jules!

aw, shucks

A couple of nice reviews for A Pet for Petunia:

Amazon's Petunia page.

David Elzey.

So, what are you waiting for? Buy several copies. Send them to your friends. Let no child be left Skunk-less.

a polymath at 13

My 13 year old daughter has been tirelessly working on a project writing, illustrating, animating, directing and film editing a fantasy story about mystical wolves. The main character is an unusually powerful but misfit girl wolf who must discover her true self.

Here is the trailer for the future animated movie:

Her abilities amaze me, but it is her determination and passion that makes me the proud father I am.

To see more of her work, here is her YouTube channel:
Silvermoonwolfkaala

on sale now

A Pet for Petunia is finally published and available for purchase!

Do your neighborhood a favor and buy local.

If that isn't possible, buy here.