2026 Vlog Kicks Off

2026 Vlog Kicks Off

Prefer the transcription? Here you go!January 1, 2026 Happy New Year! I’m Hilary Dow, the owner, author, illustrator, and publisher of Binding Tales. And I’m kicking off 2026 with a series of weekly videos. And my plan is to capture everything from the...
Maine’s Fiber Community

Maine’s Fiber Community

The tagline for Binding Tales is From Farm to Bookshelf. I love to know that the wool I use in the artwork made for my book illustrations is sourced from healthy sheep living happily on Maine farms. Whether time is spent visiting farms, roaming fairs, or a smattering...
Tariff Transaction Value – what next?

Tariff Transaction Value – what next?

As a small business owner, I am really nervous about what my tariff tax will be for my new book, Flock of Rock, which was printed in China. I think I understand tariff transaction value, but when a tariff changes astronomically after an order has shipped but is not...
A brand refresh for Binding Tales

A brand refresh for Binding Tales

It’s time for a brand refresh! Binding Tales has evolved a lot since its inception in 2019. As we launch into 2024 I am doing a brand refresh! The biggest change for Binding Tales occurred shortly after launch in early 2020, when I began feeling the creative...
Writing & Illustrating Children’s Books

Writing & Illustrating Children’s Books

I've submitted queries to literary agents! Another huge goal accomplished… and now I wait. Completing the cover design for my alphabet book was the final project to prepare this book for my queries to literary agents. While books aren’t traditionally all...
The Lichendia Vlog

The Lichendia Vlog

The zippiest way for me to throw down a really comprehensive update on all things indie author journey is to jump on a Facebook Live and add to the Lichendia vlog. Isn’t it funny that the day I choose to do this is a day I barely got any sleep the night before...