If you're slaving away on a dummy book, keep at it, it's worth it. Unfortunately, I'm not writing to celebrate a sale but I do have some good news.
The illo above is a finish from a dummy book that was recently submitted to a publisher looking for board book ideas. It piqued the interest of an editor but ultimately, the publisher passed. However, they did offer me a series of touch 'n feel board books to illustrate so I'm pretty thrilled.
So again, keep working on your dummy books, you just never know what opportunities it may bring your way. And as for this little dummy book...back out it goes to see if it can find a home. =o)
Congratulations, Roz!! I am so happy for you!! :) :)
Posted by: kathy weller | May 02, 2009 at 07:25 PM
Yay! Congrats, Roz! I guess you just never know what putting your work out there can bring back your way. I'm off to dig up my dummy. :)
Posted by: Dee | May 03, 2009 at 09:13 AM
Congratulations, Roz!!!! That's so cool!!!
Posted by: Phyllis Harris | May 03, 2009 at 10:32 AM
Congratulations, Rozzie!! Touch and feel board books - how fun will that be?!! A Perfect fit! Happy for ya!
Posted by: patrice | May 04, 2009 at 07:39 AM
yay! That is a great story and congratulations!!! You are perfect for the job!
Posted by: Chickengirl | May 04, 2009 at 05:51 PM
Good for you!!! That is great news! Looking forward to seeing it all unfold.
Posted by: theresa | May 05, 2009 at 09:19 PM
oh wow!! CONGRATS! that is awesome! and also encouraging :)
your illustrations just make a person wish they could touch them!
Posted by: greenbeanbaby | May 06, 2009 at 01:27 PM
Really cute illustration. Congrats on the new series!
Posted by: Eric Barclay | May 13, 2009 at 08:38 PM
Oh my gosh!!!! That's such great news, Roz, congratulations! And no wonder they hired you on the spot, this is adorable!
Posted by: Paige Keiser | May 15, 2009 at 02:29 PM
That IS very good news. Congrats. Sounds like a fun and perfect project. (And that huggy-baby is adorable).
Posted by: tlchang | May 16, 2009 at 12:45 AM
Congratulations! lovely work!
Posted by: roland | May 16, 2009 at 12:59 AM
Great news! And now you can still shop this cute one around :)
Posted by: Tracy Cundiff | May 22, 2009 at 05:08 PM