First illustration for First Snow by Sarah Mamika
Copyright held by WillowRaven & Mirror Publishing   I just submitted my first illustration for the PB, First Snow by Sarah Mamika, to Neal Wooten, Managing Editor at Mirror Publishing and the look has been approved. Now to move forward on the book.   I love my work.Until next time ... Aida

Next time you think you paid to much for a book, remember all that is involved in the making of that
   And I'm not even going to mention the cost involved in the book's content (editing, proofreading, copy-editing, illustration/design, etc).

Cover design for 'The Ketchup Bottle and the Takeover' is complete:
Copyright held by WillowRaven, Ms Grinnell & AG Press   My newest project, The Ketchup Bottle and the Takeover, by Maggie Grinnell, is going to be a fun one.   I just finished the cover last night and it was approved by the author and publisher (AG Press) this morning.   Opening the 'fridge' (actually opening the book), takes you into another world. One 

'The First Miracle', by LA Willis, is now available through Ingram!
   Vivian at 4RV Publishing called me last night to say "It's beautiful!" ... lol. Luckily, I had just read the email saying the exact same thing moments before, so I had an idea as to what she was talking about ... lol.   After talking to Viv,  called Waldenbooks (where my upcoming book signing is scheduled), and informed the m

SING ... for 'Shifty Characters'
Copyright held by WillowRaven & Clay Jars Publishing   Today's illustration comes from one of the books I am working on, Shifty Characters by Shirley Francis-Salley and Clay Jars Publishing ...   With any luck, I'll get another drawing in before bed.   Until next time ... Aidana WillowRaven When you think of a gift, think