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Happy Friday + Randomness

September 15, 2017

Happy Friday, my friends! I've been quiet here, there, everywhere. Thinking a lot, reading a ton. Speaking of reading, I created the poster above for Sasquatch Books for an upcoming event. Obviously, I had fall on my mind. I also made a spring version: Which do you like better? I believe it's getting printed right now, though I don't know which version they decided to go with. I'm betting autumn. I haven't felt engaged online for a long time. Not because there isn't great content ... Read more

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Happy Friday + Stylish Wraps Giveaway! [CLOSED]

August 25, 2017

Happy Friday, friends! Ahhhhhhh, we are soaking up the last days of summer before K starts middle school (!!). As I type this, there is a gaggle of girls in our backyard unleashing bloodcurdling screams as they hurl water balloons with frightening accuracy at each other. K has had a most excellent vacation. And I've been plugging away at various projects in between summer-y activities involving camping and cookouts and general loafing around. I may make summers all about giveaways on this ... Read more

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LAUNCH DAY! Chibi Samurai Wants A Pet Giveaway!! [CLOSED]

August 8, 2017

Hooray, hooray!! What a big day! Today, August 8th, 2017, is the day Chibi Samurai Wants a Pet is officially released into the world!!! The excitement of publishing a book never wanes, though I STILL feel sheepish about promoting them. I wonder if that will ever go away? I did something new and made a stop motion video/book trailer with my trusty friend Rachel and also received an extra heaping of help from the lovely Haley and always awesome K. Keep in mind that this is my very first attempt ... Read more

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Happy Friday + Closet Case Charlie Caftan

August 4, 2017

Helloooooooo! I'm in a tizzy, my friends. After two wonderful trips, I'd been floating in the timeless, comfortingly clueless zone known as jet lag. Then suddenly, a monster to-do list attacked me and I woke up. My next book is launching NEXT WEEK. I've gotta get my party hat on and get promotin'. For any of you locals, Queen Anne Book Co. will be hosting a launch party on Sunday, August 13th at noon -- would love to see you there! We have super fun activities planned for the kiddos (and kiddos ... Read more

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Happy Friday + Yet Another Giveaway: Sew Sweet Book [CLOSED]

July 21, 2017

Happy Friday! I might as well just call this a giveaway blog at this point, no? I'm still playing catch up since returning from Japan and when I looked at the calendar, I shook my head in pure disbelief that over a week had already passed and that we are yet again traveling (this time domestically, to visit M's family in Indiana). But lucky you, I have a backlog of Tuttle Books I'm happy to give away and this one is a particularly good one. I would keep it, except K can no longer fit into ... Read more

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Happy Thanksgiving to you and all your loved ones! Happy Thanksgiving to you and all your loved ones! I’m spending time with family in the Midwest and there is much to be grateful for, not the least of which is the slower pace this week. Sending big hugs to you! 🧡🧡🧡🧡 Incidentally, this ikebana floral arrangement is one of the illustrations that didn’t make it into my book SHIBUI — I painted a lot of extra illos!

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