About Alan J. Hesse: Based in biodiversity-rich Ecuador, Alan wears several hats: he is an author-illustrator, an educator and a conservation biologist. Alan’s work is inspired by the majesty and fragility of nature and the need to do everything we can to protect it. Alan combines his artistic creativity with his technical experience and knowledge to create scientifically accurate, educational children’s books full of quirky, comic humour and fun action, and usually bearing a message about … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Alan J. Hesse
Interview with Author – Owen Crane
About Owen Crane: Owen was born in Malaysia but moved to England when he was still a baby. He grew up in the countryside in a small village outside of Brighton. After university in Manchester and a few years in Bradford he moved to Northern Ireland with his family. He loves food, fireside chats with good friends and long walks along empty Irish beaches. Owen has always loved stories. His early years were consumed by A.A Milne's tales of 100-acre wood, which was just down the road from … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Owen Crane
Interview with Author – Uncle Dave Howard
About Uncle Dave Howard: I am an award winning children’s book author and illustrator. I was born with dyslexia, ADD, and autism. I was in special education classes all through school. I graduated from The Art Institute of Pittsburgh with an associate degree and then I graduated from California University of Pennsylvania with a bachelors in fine arts. What inspires you to write? My family mostly and my past experience. I wrote at first to escape reality. I was bullied in school and my … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Uncle Dave Howard
Interview with Author – Jennifer Nicely
About Jennifer Nicely: Jennifer Nicely hails from the sunshine and saltwater of Miami, Florida. She’s an avid book-lover, blank-page adventurer, and lifelong learner and educator. Nicely spent her childhood in much the same way she’s spent her adulthood so far—trading off between playing outside and having her nose pressed in either a book or over her keyboard, typing. She loves getting lost in a good book, crafting her own stories, and encouraging readers and writers of all ages to do the … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Jennifer Nicely
Interview with Author – Anna Luciano
About Anna Luciano: I am 36 years old, married and have a little girl by the name of Jessica. Ever since Jess was born I have enjoyed watching her grow into the beautiful (if not cheeky) 4 year old she has become. Jess was and is my inspiration and the reason I decided to write a children's book, 'Jess and the Pirate Hat' I have always believed that there is nothing more wonderful than a child's imagination and Jess never ceases to amaze me with hers. Writing … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Anna Luciano
Interview with Author – Sherman Lau
About Sherman Lau: Sherman Lau is an award winning filmmaker and television producer. His work has appeared on MTV, VH1, Discovery Channel, TLC, TruTV, History Channel, Bravo, National Geographic, PBS, Netflix and Nickelodeon. This is his first childrens book. He lives with his wife and two sons in New York. What inspires you to write? My inspiration is my family. I am always looking to develop stories and characters I feel would be good models for my children. Tell us about your writing … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Sherman Lau
Interview with Author – Jason Kondrath
About Jason Kondrath: I am new to childrens books, really these are just tales that my parents told to me when I was a child, and I had never heard them before, so I wanted to pass them on. I tried to write down as much of the story as I heard it and then illustrated it with what I thought of as it was being told to me. I hope you enjoy reading it as much as I enjoyed writing it. What inspires you to write? Childhood memories. Tell us about your writing process. Just stories I was told … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Jason Kondrath
Interview with Author – Lenita Sheridan
About Lenita Sheridan: Lenita Sheridan was inspired by the forest she played in as she grew up in the beautiful Goldstream Valley outside of Fairbanks, Alaska. At age eleven she made two major decisions: to become a Christian and to become a writer. She wanted to be like her grandfather, Max Sheridan, who published in science fiction and worked with Ray Bradbury As she became an adult she began reading and writing fantasy. She entered graduate school at the University of Washington with her … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Lenita Sheridan
Interview with Author – Heidi Herman
About Heidi Herman: Heidi Herman was born in Illinois but embraces a rich Scandinavian heritage. Her mother is a native of Iceland, who met and married a US serviceman who was stationed in Reykjavik during WWII. Heidi grew up with stories of brave fishermen, mischievous trolls and adventurous Vikings. She once insisted to her elementary teacher that Leif Ericsson, not Christopher Columbus discovered America and that the history books were wrong. After a 30-year career in business, Heidi … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Heidi Herman
Interview with Author – Reece Pocock
About Reece Pocock: Reece Pocock is from Adelaide, South Australia. He writes crime/thrillers, historical fiction, children’s stories, short stories, personal development books, screenplays and stage plays. After years in the Army, Reece enjoyed a business career in sales and management. He was instrumental in introducing the Bobcat skid steer loader to the South Australian market—this was one of the highlights of this career. He studied from 2000 to 2003 to obtain his Advanced Diploma of … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Reece Pocock
Interview with Author – JB Michaels
About JB Michaels: J. B. Michaels, a member of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators, has written stories since he was in fourth grade. He is a history teacher and department chair who loves his job. Married and with a son, Michaels has a great love of family. He has two sequels recounting the further adventures of the Tannenbaum Tailors ready for publication. The Order of St. Michael: A Bud Hutchins Thriller is JB's Young Adult book. What inspires you to write? "If you … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – JB Michaels
Interview with Author – Carmen Andersen
About carmen andersen: Carmen Andersen is the founder of CSB Innovations and the creator of Theatre Books, a new and innovative way to illustrate children’s books. “For every crazy idea my family wished I had never had,” reads the dedication written on CSB’s first book. Carmen has always had the spirit of an entrepreneur, and this idea is just one of many. “What if” and “wouldn’t it be cool if” are common phrases for her. It took 40 years for one of those “What if’s” to come to life. … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Carmen Andersen
