The Picture Book Buyer Matrix: Who Buys, Who Influences, and Why It Matters
Who really buys your picture book? Use this simple matrix to understand buyers, gatekeepers, and influencers before you publish your book.
Managing Metadata: An Unglamorous But Critical Publishing Task
Tips and a template for managing your book metadata.
Behind the Words: What Inspired Finally Home
Why I wrote Finally Home, a new picture book launching in May 2025.
A Look Back at 10 Initial Publishing Questions - Part 2
A look back at the 10 initial publishing questions I asked others. Part 2.
A Look Back at 10 Initial Publishing Questions - Part 1
A look back at the 10 initial publishing questions I asked others. Part 1.
5 Ideas for Book Promotion Beyond Digital Ads
Check out five somewhat novel book awareness building ideas. These ideas include local (offline) and digital tactics.
Community Involvement Makes a Launch More Special
I want to share an overview of the recent Whimspire Books art prompt project, a collaboration with Sacramento elementary schools. This is a picture of beautiful artwork from local students!
There Is Always a Beginning
I would like to share a bit more about me and how this adventure all started :)