Tag Archives: SCBWI

Author Interview – Sandy Stark-McGinnis

Posted on April 30, 2019 by Joanna

I met Sandy during the SCBWI Nevada 2012 Mentorship program, and we bonded instantly although at the time we were writing for different age groups. We became crit partners and I can honestly say that I believe Sandy’s Middle Grade … Continue reading →

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Mina Witteman – Author Interview

Posted on October 23, 2018 by Joanna

I have known Mina ever since I started writing in 2011 and joined SCBWI France/International. We have met up at several conferences and last summer I got to see her in her incredible writing environment at her Berkeley home. I … Continue reading →

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Leeza Hernandez – Illustrator Interview

Posted on May 22, 2018 by Joanna

I met Leeza very early on after my arrival in New York when I went out to New Jersey for an SCBWI workshop in Princeton. We bonded over our accents & humour, and her lovely art!         … Continue reading →

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