Happy belated Valentines Day!

Seems I forgot quite a few, as in all, my posts for the blog.
Better late then never, I suppose, especially with good wishes!

Happy belated Ground hog day!

Oops! I forgot to post this one on the blog.

We all do this.

Worth the quick read. 

http://jkglei.com/time-machines/

Essential studio equipment.

Beats bluetooth headphones. Now more than ever.

RI Festival of Children's Books & Authors

What an incredible line up of authors and illustrators this year!

For a full schedule and description visit: https://www.lincolnschool.org/life-at-lincoln/rhode-island-festival-of-childrens-books-and-authors

Book signing at the Flying Pig!

Both Anika and I will be signing books at The Flying Pig Bookstore. I will be there signing copies of newly released (September 27th) Lucy's Lovey written by the one and only Betsy Devany. Anika will be there siging her awesome new book, Monster Trucks illustrated by Nate Wragg. Come by and see us! The Flying Pig Bookstore 5247 Shelburne Road, Suite 102 Shelburne, VT 05482 802-985-3999 http://www.flyingpigbooks.com/

Hey look-a trailer for Lucy's Lovey!

Lucy's Lovey

Lucy's Lovey is available today! Find Lucy, Smelly Baby, Grandma Nell, Stasher (the pug) and all the rest of Betsy Devany's endearing characters in this wonderful story of friends, family, and of course, dollies. Check indibound ( http://www.indiebound.org/search/book?searchfor=christopher%20denise) for copies at your favorite local independent or at amazon (https://www.amazon.com/Lucys-Lovey-Betsy-Devany/dp/1627791477/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1474982553&sr=1-1&keywords=lucy%27s+lovey)

Lucy's Lovey release date countdown!(final installment) Dolly #17: Smelly baby

And finally, I am proud to introduce you to our star dollie! Meet "Smelly Baby". Day 17 in the dollie countdown to the release of Lucy's Lovey by Betsy Devany published by Henry Holt and Co, Christy Ottaviano Books. Lucy's Lovey is available tomorrow (9/27) at your favorite independant bookstore or almost anywhere online! 

For anyone in Connecticut or Rhode Island, there will be a launch party on Thursday, available 29th at Bank Square Books, 53 West Main Street, Mystic, CT.

Here is the official bit from the bookstore:

"Join us for a launch party for Mystic author Betsy Devany's book Lucy's Lovey from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, September 29, featuring both the author and the book's illustrator, Christopher Denise. This is an open house book signing and launch party for kids and adults of all ages, and we will have crafts, snacks and wine for the adults! Kids are encouraged to bring their favorite lovey to this event"

Lucy's Lovey release date countdown! Dolly #16: Bubba Bea

Meet "Bubba Bea". Day 16 in the dollie countdown to the release of Lucy's Lovey by Betsy Devany published by Henry Holt and Co, Christy Ottaviano Books. (9/27/16)

Lucy's Lovey release date countdown! Dolly #14: Baby Oopsie

Meet "Filthy Franny". Day 14 in the dollie countdown to the release of Lucy's Lovey by Betsy Devany published by Henry Holt and Co, Christy Ottaviano Books. (9/27/16)

Lucy's Lovey release date countdown! Dolly #13: Baby Oopsie

Meet "Baby Oopsie". Day 13 in the dollie countdown to the release of Lucy's Lovey by Betsy Devany published by Henry Holt and Co, Christy Ottaviano Books. (9/27/16)