At last. The Elusive Picture Book Idea

Jun 06, 2011 21:12

Ever since I started telling people that I write for kids and teens (the answer to that sometimes awkward "Oh, you wrote a book?" question, followed by the even more awkward expectant stare), I've been asked if I write picture books. I don't know why, but I've always felt a bit guilty saying no; like I needed to explain why I don't write picture ( Read more... )

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wordsrmylife June 7 2011, 02:09:34 UTC
This is great!

I, too, wish I could write picture books. I love them and have a couple, but right now it's the novels that have taken over.

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angie_frazier June 7 2011, 16:17:48 UTC
The novels always take over! But I will try to pay some attention to this idea :-)

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mguibord June 7 2011, 09:53:15 UTC
I don't know, it sounds awfully dark...

Heehee- just kidding.

It sounds awesome :-)

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angie_frazier June 7 2011, 17:03:00 UTC
The Dark Picture Book...it's a new trend! :-)

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deva_fagan June 7 2011, 10:59:02 UTC
I've had the same experience re: Picture Books, minus the actually getting an idea. PB ideas are *hard* to come up with! Congratulations on finding one! And I love the three elements you are teasing us with...

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angie_frazier June 7 2011, 17:03:57 UTC
Thanks Deva! I'm trying to pin down the tone of the book right now...it's fun practice, that's for sure!

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stephanieburgis June 7 2011, 17:02:10 UTC
MrD and I can't wait to read it! :)

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angie_frazier June 7 2011, 17:04:22 UTC
Yay!! Thanks Steph & Mr. Darcy! :-)

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