My advice to writers is: READ! A lot. Then read some more. read, read, read, read!

The approach to "building" a story with words and phrases is no different than "building" a painting with brushes and pigments.

My "mission", if you can call it that, is to connect with my readers on an emotional level and have them come away with a stronger impression of the basic message in the story I am illustrating.

I like people. Humanity. My family is a part of my work. They contribute throughout the process with critiques, advice, opinions, etc.

I will always be an artist first. I see my writing as an extension of my illustrating.

My advice to writers is: READ! A lot. Then read some more. read, read, read, read!

I have many who keep me going, I am very fortunate in this sense. There is nothing like a child who knows more about your books than you do!