Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Sunday, October 7, 2012
Special Columbus Day Promotion: Free Kindle Days for “Reckless Rudy and the Green Vase”
Monday, September 10, 2012
From Picture Book to Chapter Book
So anyway, I published a picture book back in 2010. It was about a young, mischievous boy named Rudy, who wasn't very kind to his little brother and sister. He met up with a creature named Cirrus, and in short, experienced a new perspective on his relationship with his siblings. Well, I've taken that story and adapted it to an early readers chapter book entitled, Reckless Rudy and the Green Vase. Much of the story is the same, but many elements have changed due to the free-flowing chapter book format. If you're interested it's available in Kindle and Print format.
Description: He kicks toys about. He knocks lamps over. He forgets to do his homework. But it doesn’t stop there. He also steals food from his little sister. He makes his little brother do his chores. He doesn’t care one way or the other what anyone thinks. He’ll step on your toes if you get in his way. He’s just reckless, and he gets away with all of it. When his mom brings home a beautiful, old green vase to keep for their aunt, Rudy just can't keep his hands off the priceless antique. He will soon step into a weird and wacky, afternoon adventure of chases and flight. Ages 5-8.
Description: He kicks toys about. He knocks lamps over. He forgets to do his homework. But it doesn’t stop there. He also steals food from his little sister. He makes his little brother do his chores. He doesn’t care one way or the other what anyone thinks. He’ll step on your toes if you get in his way. He’s just reckless, and he gets away with all of it. When his mom brings home a beautiful, old green vase to keep for their aunt, Rudy just can't keep his hands off the priceless antique. He will soon step into a weird and wacky, afternoon adventure of chases and flight. Ages 5-8.
Monday, March 12, 2012
New Children's Picture Book App is Available
Friday, February 24, 2012
Friday, February 17, 2012
Saturday, February 4, 2012
Illustration Friday — Suspense
It's tired and it just so happens to be napping behind the bedroom door.
Sunday, January 29, 2012
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Friday, January 13, 2012
Illustration Friday—Prepare
These creatures prepare to be counted in my counting book Peep in the Deep!
Friday, December 23, 2011
Illustration Friday—Messenger
Someone has to deliver the news. Why not all? (from my new book Peep in the Deep).
Friday, December 2, 2011
Creating a Picture Book Reader App
So I'm learning how to make a reader app out of my picture book, Rudy and Cirrus of Karma that will feature read to me capability for Android tablet devices. So far so good. I'm using the Corona SDK as my coding platform and Kwik (plug-in) for Photoshop as my app creation tool. The most challenging part has been trying to fit the 8 x 10 layout within the 1024 x 600 dimensions. Using Kwik has been pretty straight forward with a few minor bumps along the way. I know very little about Lua coding and for someone like me who likes to work in graphics programs, Kwik has been a lifesaver. For the audio I've been using Adobe Audition via Line 6 and Gearbox and I can save time selected bits of tracks into mp3 files. I just need to find a way to compress or export the mp3s so they aren't space hogs. For now, I'm gong to keep experimenting and see what else I might discover in this process.
Friday, October 21, 2011
Friday, September 9, 2011
Friday, June 10, 2011
Friday, May 13, 2011
Friday, February 18, 2011
How come that cat mocks me?
Friday, January 21, 2011
Friday, January 14, 2011
Illustration Friday – Chicken
I'm not quite sure what this means but it has something to do with a green chicken crossing the road in a dense fog.
Friday, January 7, 2011
Illustration Friday – Deja-vu
Rudy is in a hole again but this recurrence is slightly different. From my book "Rudy and Cirrus of Karma."
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