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About Me

Some of my earliest memories are of wanting to be a sought after artist type. Of course, I was thinking along the lines of folks like Andy Warhol and Jackson Pollock. Hey - if you are gonna dream, you might as well dream really big.
I followed my dream by going to college and getting a BFA in Graphic Design, Cartooning and an a bit of Fashion Design on the side. Actually, the fashion design was my parents' idea, they wanted me to be "practical." So I was. For 20 years, I was practical and not particular happy with my life.
I got even further side-tracked from art when my daughter was born. As a single mom, my focus was earning enough money to keep a roof over our heads and food in our bellies. But like all babies do, she grew up. As she grew she depended on me less. So my dream reasserted itself with a vengeance.
They tell writers to write what they know. The same can be said for telling stories in art. I reassessed my previous art life as a fine artist, my current life as a mommy and my desire to give back to my community. I started a children's book.
Guess what? It's not practical to be a children's book author or illustrator. It's a rare person who can make a living this way. BUT I am incredibly happy for the first time in my adult life. I wake up singing in the morning. What could be better than that?Hot diggitty! And I have several other books in various stages of incomplete, plus a host of ideas for books beyond that. It doesn't look like I'll be back to "practical" any time soon.
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Howling with the wolves

Dear Friends,Litha and Summer Solstice Greetings to one and all. I have been hard at work on my next picture book. This one called Rabbit's Song by SJ Tucker http://www.skinnywhitechick.com/ and Trudy...
Posted by Lyon on Thu, 19 Jun 2008 10:22:00 PST

Cover art and an interview!

The Midsummer issue of Broomstix Children's Ezine is now live! Not only does a playful duo of my fairies grace the issue cover, but I've been interviewed for this issue's Magickal Lives section.Check ...
Posted by Lyon on Tue, 17 Jun 2008 06:52:00 PST

Pick your favorite.

Last night my granddaughter had her dance recital. My grandson also got involved this year with the tumbling section of the review. He is amazingly flexible. Both kids were (of course) great. They bot...
Posted by Lyon on Sun, 15 Jun 2008 06:46:00 PST

Is it Friday already?

I honestly think time is playing tricks on me. I mean I get up each morning planning on accomplishing so much. I have a list. Really, I do. But it seems as if that list doesn't get any smaller. Like t...
Posted by Lyon on Sat, 14 Jun 2008 09:03:00 PST

He does exist!

This is my darling hubby and the two grandkids. See, I really Do have a husband. This is for all my WovenWold friends, especially you, Kitten. ;)...
Posted by Lyon on Mon, 09 Jun 2008 07:07:00 PST

Proud Mama Moment

My daughter has gone Harry Potter crazy. Due to an older sister's involvement with the SLAW fan club, she now eats, drinks, breaths and sings HP Fandom from morning till night.Part of this obsession i...
Posted by Lyon on Wed, 21 May 2008 10:30:00 PST

May’s FREE coloring page is here!!!

Join the Magical Child News Yahoo Group to receive links and news about Free coloring pages, appearances and upcoming books.This month's FREE coloring page of ABC lessor known Goddesses features Hanna...
Posted by Lyon on Fri, 16 May 2008 11:22:00 PST

We survived Beltane

For reason every event I have been at this year it has rained to some degree or other. The plants are loving it and so are the flowers, but I am beginning to feel more than a bit soggy. My husband tel...
Posted by Lyon on Fri, 16 May 2008 11:14:00 PST

Mark your calendars!!!

Children's Book Week is here! The Children's Book Council has released the schedule of official events in New York City for Children's Book Week, which begins this weekend. As we previously reported,...
Posted by Lyon on Thu, 08 May 2008 02:54:00 PST

Goddess Weekend 2008

As usual, I never seem to have enough time to do all the things on my to do list. You would think after three years of touring I would have a system in place so the days in between the travel would be...
Posted by Lyon on Wed, 07 May 2008 08:36:00 PST