Thanks for visiting my site. Below are a few things about me.

WHO

I am a storyteller, graphic designer, artist, copywriter, and author-illustrator of picture books. As a designer rooted in brand development, I help others tell their stories through company identity, creative strategy, graphics, and brand style guides. My art is eclectic, just like me. I enjoy exploring different mediums when illustrating, but my favorite is acrylic paint with watercolor pencils, and a touch of digital magic.

WHERE

Born and raised in Las Vegas, Nevada.

WHAT
- Wine with dessert
- Visiting new places
- Dogs & music (or dogs playing music - better but unlikely)

FIN

In January 2016, a few weeks after my 30th birthday, I pinned a picture to a board in my office that said, "Fin." It was a visual reminder that 2016 would be the year I FINALLY finished, and as importantly, shared my first book. The final draft was completed in December 2016. The last page of the book includes one of the characters holding a sign that says "Fin." It's a gift to me. Also, it's a continued reminder that thoughts become things, but ideas need a place to grow. They can't blossom in your head. Pull them out and put them into the world. Self-publishing Baxter The Dog Books has been a catalyst to learning about the publishing industry, meeting some wonderful people, and having a whole lot of fun.

FIRST "FAIL" 

At a reading during Nevada Reading Week, a first grader raised his hand during the question and answer at the end of my visit. He asked me, "Have you ever failed." So, this is for that kid. Thanks for the reminder that we start failing the minute we let out our first cry. My first fail and not my last was when I was ten. A friend and I attempted to start a babysitting business (too many Babysitter's Club books). The company was promptly closed before we took our first client when Mom discovered a very lengthy release of liability form that we had drafted ourselves. We knew the value of getting it in writing at a young age – ha!
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