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June 3, 2010
I've been keeping busy lately with a variety of projects, including the Sticky Burr web comic, and my blog The Untended Garden, as well as the occasional posting on the Creative Juices blog. I'm also working on an interactive story, which I hope to unveil this summer. Visit this website for more updates in the coming weeks! **************** April 8, 2010
The book focuses on the character of Scurvy Burr, who played a minor role in the first book, but here gets to express all his frustrations as he tries to rid the village of Sticky Burr and all his unprickly goodness. This book also introduces new characters like Burweena and the beetle brothers. Reaction from fans has been very positive, and you can read more adventures of these characters in the Sticky Burr web comic. Don't forget to visit the Sticky Burr website for more about the world of Burrwood Forest.
I have one more exciting piece of news. I will soon be unveiling a new project that I've been working on for some time, an interactive story. It's very different than my other works, but I hope it will appeal to all ages. Check back to this website later in April for more updates. One more note: I recently wrote a review of the new animated film The Secret of Kells, for the blog Creative Juices. It's a great film worth seeing, and you can read my review here. That's all for now! **************** February 6, 2010
I also occasionally contribute to the Creative Juices blog, as in this survey of favorite animated films of the decade and also What the Doodle (see drawing to the right.) Also last month, I was honored to be interviewed by two excellent blogs about children's literature. Both had great questions, and you can read all my thoughts on books, films, and writing. See the links below: My interview at Wendy Martin Illustration Well, time to get back to work. Winter is one of my favorite times for writing, as there are far less distractions, and I don't always feel the need to go weed the garden. **************** January 5, 2010
I created a new photo gallery with pictures from my book events in 2009, when I launched two new picture books. See the pictures here. I also added some new characters to the Sticky Burr website, including Nettle Burr and the stag beetles. You can see them all here. I've been a little behind on the Sticky Burr web comic, but I will be posting more new pages soon. In the meantime you can catch up on the story so far. I've also been working on a new personal project, an interactive story that I hope to launch in the coming months. I'll be sharing more about that later. Happy New Year! ****************
I will be doing a book signing at the Townsend Library, in Townsend MA on Saturday November 7th, 11 AM. I will talk about my new books The Clever Stick and Sticky Burr: The Prickly Peril, and show how I make a book. There will also be books for sale, so come on down! More information here.
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In other news, I had a great book signing last month at the Blue Bunny bookstore in Dedham, MA, and I will post photos of that soon. Many thanks to everyone who came down to say hi. I will be doing another event in Townsend, MA, on Nov. 7th for anyone in that area. **************** September 4, 2009
Also to celebrate the occasion, I have put the Sticky Burr animated theme song on YouTube! You can watch the movie here. And don't forget to visit the Sticky Burr Website for fun and games! **************** August 20, 2009
Also, I just redesigned my website! It was time for an overhaul, and you may notice a few new things including a blog link. This is a new blog that I will be launching in the fall, and I'll be telling you much more about it, so stay tuned! ***************** July 17 , 2009
I'd like to thank these wonderful children for their inspiring letters, and I hope they will keep writing and drawing and making things for years to come! Locally, I will be doing a book signing on Tuesday July 28th, 2:00 PM at the Dedham Public Library, in Dedham, MA. I will draw pictures and talk about my new picture book The Clever Stick. There will also be refreshments, and music by Amy Conley, my amazingly talented sister. Hope to see you there! ***************** June 20, 2009
Then on September 8th comes the next adventure of everyone's favorite little burr. Sticky Burr, The Prickly Peril, follows the further adventures of our fearless burr and his friends Mossy and Draffle, as they face more dangers in Burrwood Forest. This time they must not only deal with the mischievous Scurvy Burr and his sidekick, but an even more dangerous and menacing foe – the wicked Burweena. (You may remember Burweena from the Sticky Burr web comic.) I hope to redesign my website this summer, to reflect the new books and other projects I've been working on, so stay tuned! ***************** March 28, 2009
Also, the second Sticky Burr book is at the printer, getting ready for a September release date. Many children have been asking me about the new book, and I will be revealing sneak peeks on this website. Stay tuned!
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