My Creative Life for Artists and Creators

Hi Everyone, I had the pleasure of interviewing Victoria K. Chapman, kidlit author and illustrator, on this episode of My Creative Life. Here is more about Victoria:

Victoria K. Chapman is a fine artist, illustrator, author, and teacher who grew up in New England and currently lives in central Massachusetts. She graduated from the University of Connecticut’s illustration program in 2004. Victoria’s art shares joy in nature, wildlife...

Hi Everyone, I interviewed Melissa Gardner, children's book author and illustrator. Melissa and I connected over a love of Kdrama's and kidlit art!

Here is more about Melissa:

When I was a little kid, I was always creating things. I remember making an entire family of bunny rabbits, complete with handsewn dresses, out of empty eggshells and cotton balls. I remember molding bits of clay and wood together to make teeny, tin...

Hi Everyone! Today my special guest is Sarah Choi, founder of Komerican Pie, a quarterly webzine celebrating Korean-American Komerican life and the immigrant experience with defiant joy since 2024. Made with heART.

In 2023, Sarah canceled her debut book deal with an international publisher to take a chance on creating new channels of media and representation. She resides in Atlanta with her family.

Komerican Pie website to learn...

Hi Everyone, I interviewed Courtney Pippin-Mathur, children's book author and illustrator. I got to meet and talk with Courtney in person at a KW retreat and she was so welcoming!

Here is more about Courtney:

Courtney grew up in East Texas and passed the hot summer days reading, drawing, watching She-Ra and exploring her grandma’s farm. She doodled constantly through elementary, middle and high school but didn’t think about art as a ...

Hi Everyone! I interviewed the skilled author, Eric Bell, of Alan Cole Is NOT a Coward. Eric shared some incredible wisdom about his journey as an author and someone who struggled with mental health. Here is more about Eric:

Eric Bell lives and writes in Pennsylvania. He was once in middle school. He survived. You will too. Alan Cole Is Not a Coward is his debut novel, followed by Alan Cole Doesn't Dance. You can find him online...

Hi Everyone! I interviewed Erin Richardson, Illustrator. Here is more about Erin:

As a lifelong artist, I’ve always been drawn to storytelling through illustration. Growing up, I spent countless hours lost in books, captivated by the details in the artwork and eager to create my own. My vivid childhood imagination still inspires me today—whether it’s the cozy world of my beloved dollhouse or the magic of turning a simple idea into s...

Today I interviewed Carolyn B. Fraiser, an award-winning children's book author. Here is more about Carolyn:

Carolyn Fraiser is an award-winning author of M IS FOR MASON JAR, a Homesteading Alphabet, and Moon Tree. Carolyn and her husband currently manage a small homestead in western North Carolina where she continues to write for the non-profit sector and encourages local youth to discover a passion for writing. When she is not rea...

Hi Everyone! I interviewed Amanda Fletcher, kidlit author and co-assistant regional advisor for the SCBWI Southern Breeze. Here is more about Amanda:

Formerly a magazine art director, Amanda Fletcher writes novels, picture books, and short stories for children. She’s the co-assistant regional advisor for the SCBWI Southern Breeze region where she helps plan workshops, conferences, and monthly writing webinars for the kid-lit communi...

Hi Everyone! I had the pleasure of interviewing Sheree Tomba, children's book author and illustrator. She's also an agency sib!

Here is more about Sheree:

Sheree's award winning art career was solidified at age 6 when she took home the $10 grand prize from the local grocery store coloring competition. She has since expanded from crayons and especially enjoys working in graphite, acrylic, and digital media. Her tim...

Hi Everyone! I had the pleasure of interviewing Shelley Hanmo, illustrator. Here is more about Shelley:

Hi Everyone, I interviewed the lovely Shelley Hanmo, illustrator. I love Shelley's paper collage art. Here is more about Shelley!

Shelley Hanmo is a self-taught illustrator specialized in hand-cut paper art. Since the launch of her art studio Junonia Arts in 2020, Shelley has worked with clients throughout the US, creat...

Hi Everyone! My guest today is the lovely, Jasmine Fang, kidlit author. Here is more about Jasmine:

Jasmine Fang (she/her) is a Taiwanese American writer and civil servant. She started writing poetry in high school and later performed spoken word in coffee shops. With a deep commitment to community building and amplifying minority voices, Jasmine's work reflects her motto to "livekind." Her book Beneath The Same Ro...

Hi Everyone, I interviewed Chris Tebbetss, MG and YA author. Chris Tebbetts is an award winning author and co-author of the #1 New York Times bestselling Middle School series with James Patterson and the Stranded series with Jeff Probst. He has also written two YA novels (Me, Myself, and Him), the adult thriller 1st Case (with James Patterson), and the middle grade fantasy-adventure series The Viking.

Check out Chris' website and...

Hi Everyone! I had a lovely chat with Claudia Restrepo, artist and art teacher based out of Atlanta, GA. Here is more about Claudia.

Is an Artist, art educator, and intrepid traveler with a passion for exploring the world and a deep appreciation for diverse cultures, Claudia has embarked on numerous journeys that have shaped her artistic vision and enriched her soul. She has sold and shown her work in galleries all over the world.

Hi Everyone! I got to interview Rashad Doucet, author and illustrator of award-winning GN! Here is more about Rashad.

Rashad Doucet is from New Orleans by way of Eunice and Ville Platte, Louisiana. He’s been drawing comics since his grandma gave him a pencil and some paper to keep quiet during church. Rashad is currently a professor of sequential art in Savannah, Georgia, where he can often be found listening to K-pop and watching ...

Hi, Everyone; my guest today is Kristy Boyce, an accomplished YA author. Here is more about Kristy:

Kristy Boyce is the nationally bestselling author of Dungeons and Drama, Hot British Boyfriend, and Hot Dutch Daydream. She teaches psychology as a senior lecturer at The Ohio State University. When she’s not spending time with her husband and son, she’s usually writing, reading, or watching happy reality TV.

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