Night Pictures Behind My Eyes

I have been asked if I came up with the story line first or drew the illustration(s) first. The truth is that it happened both of those two ways, but I always thought back to books both written or illustrated by Wallace (Wally) Tripp. You might know his work from the drawings within the Amedila Bedilia series. He remains an inspiration for me. My children can still recite his poetic verse some thirty years since hearing them. My efforts in illustrating and writing go back to preschool. I always knew that it would be an exciting and challenging endeavor, which I am now finding so true, and that destiny, of writing, would become a reality of my own personal story. The towns people of the small western, Mass. town, where I grew up, knew me by my drawing ability. I was continually coaxed into some avenue at devoting my career choice in that direction. It never happened until now! I have tried so many building trade skills. As a novice carpenter, I built my own house; as a stone mason, improved the wishes of many clients masonry wants & needs; and, as a massage therapist, helped to heal the many who could not do it on their own. Each endeavor has moved me closer to working through my heart. My passion has moved from the back burner forward, to where I am the chef of this savory delight.