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?
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
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
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...