Well, it's not my birthday until the 13th, but lookee what I'm getting from my parents, oh boy oh boy!! An original watercolor painting by my absolute favorite illustrator, David McPhail.
Very cool. My favorite illustrator is Barbara Firth. I fell in love with her work when I happened upon the children's book "Can't You Sleep, Little Bear?" while working in a bookstore back in 1992.
Years later, I sent her the manuscript of my own children's book. She liked it and forwarded it to an editor she knew, and I just missed getting it published - (as Maxwell Smart would say) - "by that much".
Anyway, enjoy your gift and... "HAPPY BIRTHDAY!" (tomorrow).
Thanks everyone!! :0) I'll make sure to post a picture of it framed and on my wall. I'm getting my studio painted this month, so that will really help it stand out.
Paige ~ Yes, Barbara was exceptionally nice! She wrote to me that she liked the "Prodigal Son" aspect of my story, which, of course, was clearly my intent.
Unfortunately, at that time, I think all publishers of children's stories were looking for the next "Harry Potter", which definitely worked against me. Oh well...
I will forever appreciate Barbara's effort on my behalf.
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Oh.. it's beautiful Paige!!! Lucky girl!!! xo
What a great present!! its beautiful!!
Happy birthday in advance!!
That is a lovely gift.
Wonderful gift! Happy Birthday. :)
Very cool.
My favorite illustrator is Barbara Firth. I fell in love with her work when I happened upon the children's book "Can't You Sleep, Little Bear?" while working in a bookstore back in 1992.
Years later, I sent her the manuscript of my own children's book. She liked it and forwarded it to an editor she knew, and I just missed getting it published - (as Maxwell Smart would say) - "by that much".
Anyway, enjoy your gift and... "HAPPY BIRTHDAY!" (tomorrow).
~ D-FensDogg
'Loyal American Underground'
You are a lucky girl, but I think you deserve it.
Have a lovely birthday.
Happy Birthday!!! I hope you spend it doing exactly what you want (I figure that's making art). What an amazing gift!
Wowza!! That is so beautiful and HAPPY BIRTHDAY my friend!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Oh!It's beautiful!Happy Birthday:)
Thanks everyone!! :0) I'll make sure to post a picture of it framed and on my wall. I'm getting my studio painted this month, so that will really help it stand out.
Awesome story, Stephen! I love her work too. How nice of her to do that!
Wow, what a super cool present and what super cool parents!! Happy Birthday!
Paige ~
Yes, Barbara was exceptionally nice! She wrote to me that she liked the "Prodigal Son" aspect of my story, which, of course, was clearly my intent.
Unfortunately, at that time, I think all publishers of children's stories were looking for the next "Harry Potter", which definitely worked against me. Oh well...
I will forever appreciate Barbara's effort on my behalf.
~ D-FensDogg
'Loyal American Underground'
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