Contact
Publication Rights
For inquiries about publication rights please contact my Literary Agent, Susan Hawk at Upstart Crow Literary.
Writing Advice
“So you wrote a book. Now what?”
Josh Funk’s Resources for Writers
Yes, I’m sending you over to my friend’s website for the ultimate guide! He’s written twelve lessons for new writers and if you have a question, odds are you’ll find the answer there. (And please consider buying one of his books, they’re awesome and hilarious and a master class in writing rhyming picture books.)
I’m currently closed to manuscript consultations, but if you sign up for my newsletter, you’ll be the first to know when I open my schedule for paid critiques and personal publishing assistance.
Meanwhile, I highly recommend these two author friends for manuscript critiques and coaching:
(Tell ‘em I sent you!)
Donations
Each year I contribute to a variety of groups and causes that are personally meaningful to me. While I wish I could say “yes” to everyone, at this time I can’t accept additional requests for complimentary books or appearances.
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