by shellajack | May 7, 2014 | Blog
I’ve been invited by my friend and critique partner, Donna Bowman Bratton to take part in a writing process blog tour. Donna is a super writer success story! After many years of hard work and persistence, she landed four non-fiction picture book contracts last year!...
by shellajack | Feb 28, 2012 | Blog
The Austin SCBWI 2012 regional conference was a first for me—I’ve been to loads of conferences, but never in the capacity of a volunteer. My illustration critique group, the Girllustrators, sponsored the portfolio showcase. In addition to helping plan, prep and set up...
by shellajack | Nov 18, 2011 | Blog, Events, My Books, Recommended Books
My newest book Harness Horses, Bucking Broncos & Pit Ponies: A History of Horse Breeds hit the shelves last month! And to celebrate, Jeff (my husband and collaborator on the book) and I threw a horse-tacular book launch, art show and po-neigh par-tay! The party...
by shellajack | Aug 11, 2011 | Blog, Critiquing, Events, Recommended Books
My fellow Girllustrator Patrice Barton has had art from her book Mine! (by Shutta Crum) accepted into the Society of Illustrators Original Art show, which showcases the best illustrated picture books of the year. This year the society selected artwork from 150 books,...
by shellajack | Jul 9, 2011 | Blog, Critiquing, Events, Illustration Craft
Amy Farrier (left), Marsha Riti (right) and I (the middle of the Girllustrator muscle sandwich), celebrated Marsha’s fantabulously exciting news: she has signed with an agent at Prospect Agency! Hooray, Marsha! It’s no wonder Marsha got signed, since she...
by shellajack | Jun 25, 2011 | Blog, Critiquing
Donna Bowman Bratton posted interviews with several children’s book authors on the subject of critique groups. I am one of those authors! You can read the interviews here.