February 2020 Archives

I finally made it to SCBWI‘s New York international conference, and it was all I knew it would be. There is so much talent here, so much knowledge. I’m feeling like a dust mote in a wind storm. If you’re a creator of kidlit, especially an illustrator with a ready portfolio, get yourself out here. For now, enjoy some pix.

Golden Kite Gala

SCBWI Founder and Executive Director Lin Oliver

SCBWI 2020 NY conference opening address

Manhattan

Times Square

The Good Morning America studio

Photobombed in Times Square. Hi there, young’n! 🙂

That light is all her, folks. SCBWI-Wisconsin’s co-leader, Rochelle Groskreutz.

Tall people being kind to me. 🙂 They’re big in talent, too.

Awwww! Us! SCBWI-Wisconsin co-RAs Rochelle Groskreutz and Silvia Acevedo

Wow! Wowee wow!

I might be hyperventilating as I write this, but I’m so thrilled to share the news with you. I’ve won a major award! I’ve won the SCBWI Spark Award.

This is an incredible honor because of who it’s from and because of what it represents. It’s given by the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators, which is the worldwide professional organization for creators of literature for children and young adults. Their Spark Award recognizes excellence in independently published work.

And God Awful Rebel won! I’m so incredibly happy about this. God Awful Rebel is the book I’ve shared with all of you through progress reports and excerpts. So you were along with me on the journey — and many of you encouraged me along the way!

God Awful Rebel is my latest book, the third and final title in my God Awful series. As it was the final piece, it had a lot of work to do. And I’m especially pleased with how it wrapped up the series. I believe it encompassed my best fiction writing to date. The God Awful series was a wild ride, and this award puts a gorgeous bow on the top.

If you haven’t yet picked up God Awful Rebel, you now have added incentive. You can get it HERE. And please share this post with someone who you think might enjoy the tale of a not-so-likeable Cupid who loses his place in Olympus and works his way back — and into our hearts.

God Awful Rebel – Spark Award winner

New York!

GOD AWFUL REBEL wins the Spark Award!