My Creative Life for Artists and Creators

Hi Everyone! In this episode, I talk about finishing my picture book and reflecting on what's next! My work can be seen at: https://www.nmillerillustration.com/ Thanks for listening!

Hi Everyone! I interviewed the lovely Allison Rozo, children's book co-author of Diego Fuego the Firefighting Dragon and Unique Like You. She and her Colombian husband, Rafael Rozo, write bilingual stories in English and Spanish for their children to weave together their two cultures. Here is their site: https://www.rozobooksart.com/ Thanks for listening!

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 pass...

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 writ...

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, acryli...

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 cli...

Hi Everyone! I am taking the time to talk about transitions during one's career and creative life. Sometimes those changes in our life lead to anxiety, and getting perspective on those times can be helpful. To see behind the scenes of the interviews visit Mclarts on Instagram. Thanks for listening!

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.&qu...

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 Vik...

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 wor...

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 fou...

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 r...

Hi, everyone. Today, I'm discussing what I've learned about Korean culture through Korean language classes. How language shapes the way we think | Lera Boroditsky https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RKK7wGAYP6k Korea Society Language Classes https://www.koreasociety.org/online-language To see my work, visit: https://www.nmillerillustration.com/ Thanks for listening!

Hi Everyone, today my guest is a return guest Benson Shum, children's book author and illustrator of Anzu the Great Kaju and Mooncakes Mean Family. Here is more about Benson: Benson Shum is an award-winning children’s book author and illustrator. He uses watercolor and ink to create his illustrations. His books, Anzu the Great Listener & Anzu the Great Kaiju were awarded for Outstanding Ac...

Hi Everyone! My guest today is Noelle, and she is a YA author and has some exciting projects brewing. Here is more about her: Noelle Monét is a Queer, Jewish, Black-biracial registered nurse and author living in the South. In the summers she co-owns a beachside ice cream store with her partner. In the off-season, she spends her time with her three children playing in the dirt and hunting down the...

Hi Everyone, My guest today is DK Ryland, children's book author and illustrator. Here is more about DK: DK is the picture book author/illustrator of GIRAFFE IS TOO TALL FOR THIS BOOK which was a Target Book Club book of the month. She loves to draw animals and nature and enjoys quirky and subversive humor. Before becoming an author/illustrator, DK filmed wildlife in Africa, was a collegiate A...

Hi Everyone! My guest today is Shanda McCloskey. Here is more about Shanda: Shanda (rhymes with panda) McCloskey comes from a whole family of different kinds of artists and entrepreneurs! She studied art in Atlanta and New York City. But before writing and illustrating kids books, she taught art to high-schoolers. Shanda now lives in Ball Ground, Georgia with her husband, daughters, and dog. She i...

Hi Everyone! Today my guest is Kaitlyn Sanchez, children's book author and agent. Here is more about Kaitlyn: Kaitlyn Leann Sanchez is a mom, wife, literary agent, middle school math teacher, and picture book author. She's also the proud co-creator and co-host of the Spring Fling Kidlit Contest and Kidlit Zombie Week as well as creator and co-host of the Kidlit Fall Writing Frenzy Contest....

Hi Everyone! My special guest today is Monica Acker, children's book author and agency sib at Bradford Literary Agency. More about Monica. Monica Acker is a writer and educator. She holds a BA in creative arts and a MAT degree in childhood education. Monica is a member of SCBWI, 12x12, and Children's Book Insider. She lives in Reading, Massachusetts, with her family. She is the author of B...

Hi Everyone! Today, I'm talking about the wonderful writers' retreat that I attended at the Highlights Foundation Barn. Here is a link to learn more. Highlights Foundation Retreats Brandon Sanderson Lectures for Writing SF and Fantasy Jed Herne Questions for Readers Thanks for listening!

Hi everyone! My guest today is Neha Rawat is a children's book illustrator from India. She graduated and worked as a software engineer for five years, after which I started my freelance illustration career. Her clients include Harper Collins, Candlewick Press, and Running Press. Neha's site Thanks for listening!

Hi Everyone, I interviewed Ali Terese, children's book author of Free Period. Here is more about Ali: Ali Terese writes funny and heartfelt middle grade and YA stories. FREE PERIOD (Scholastic Press – March 5, 2024) is her debut novel. It is a middle grade story of friendship and period equity complete with laugh-out-loud shenanigans, delightfully disgusting desserts, and some world-changing c...

Hi Everyone! My guest today is Xin Lin, children's book author and illustrator. Here is more about her. Xin (Sheen) Li is an illustrator and writer. After spending half of her life living in countries outside of her homeland, Xin chose to paint and write, as stories help her to make sense of a world that otherwise is often lost in translation. I Lived Inside a Whale is her debut picture book a...

Hi Everyone! Today's special guest is Aram Kim, children's book author and illustrator. Here is more about Aram. Aram Kim [ah-rahm: both a’s sound like those in the laughter sound, haha] is a writer, illustrator, and designer of children’s picture books. By day, she is an Art Director in the picture book team at Macmillan Children’s Publishing Group. At all other times, she writes and illu...

Amanda Rawson Hill lives in central California, where the miles and miles of orchards and farmland never seem to end, the summers are excruciatingly hot, and the winters are foggy and green. She is the author of Once Upon a Family, The Hope of Elephants, and You'll Find Me. Her website: https://amandarawsonhill.com/ Amazon page: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B079DWZ4WM Thanks for listen...