One of the things I've learned while bringing On the Way Back: A Discovery of Nature to life is that creating a children's book involves so much more than writing a story and bringing illustrations to life. Once the artwork is complete, an entirely new adventure begins—printing, binding, production, and making sure the final book is something readers will treasure for years to come. Over the past few weeks, I've been working closely with my printer as we moved from sample cop

With only three days left in my Kickstarter campaign for On the Way Back: A Discovery of Nature, I wanted to share a little update on where things currently stand behind the scenes — because while you’ve been seeing snippets online, there has been so much happening in the background. This entire process has been such a learning experience. Since launching the Kickstarter, my book files have officially been sent to the printer, and there has been a constant stream of emails go

Five years ago, Sprout & Blossom was just a small seed planted with a big dream. It started at one special place—Christ the King Preschool—where I began offering enrichment classes centered around nature, curiosity, and hands-on learning. Back then, it was simple. A few children, a love for the outdoors, and a hope that maybe… just maybe… this little idea could grow into something more. And now, here we are—five years later—and I can honestly say, it has grown into something

Sometimes the smallest moments lead to the biggest breakthroughs. Not too long ago, I was scrolling through a Facebook group I’m a part of for children’s book authors when I came across another author sharing her finished book. I couldn’t stop looking at the illustrations. The style, the warmth, the way the artwork brought her story to life — it instantly stuck with me. I remember thinking, That’s it. That’s the feeling I want for my book. So, I did a little digging and I dis