Making a Header

I just made this new header for the website, and to go along the tops of my query letters, and I thought it might be fun to share some of the process that went into it! First, here is the finished header, full size: I knew that I wanted something that would tie into...

The Store is Open

Hello! I just created a store on RedBubble! Here is the link that will take you directly to it: https://www.redbubble.com/people/LaurenSoloy/shop And here are some of the many items you will find!...

It’s a New Day

Hello again! I just finished a web-site refresh, and there’s a very good reason! I’m getting ready to start submitting my work to agents and editors! I’ve been putting it off for a while, trying to make sure that my work is where it needs to be.  And...

First Looks Feature

My friend Carrie Fanin is producing a wonderful blog called 1st Looks/1st Books, all about illustrators who are just getting their start, and she did a feature on me! It’s a pretty in-depth interview, and I had to dig way back into the archives for some of the...

Writing with the Stars Mentorship

Great news! My manuscript for MARTIN’S MITTENS won a mentorship with the amazing Lori Richmond through Writing with the Stars! Lori is going to help me polish up my dummy (like a preview of what the final book, including art, will hopefully look like) and get it...