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Most Frequently Asked Questions

One might think that the life of a children’s book author and illustrator is so incredibly fascinating that I’d be constantly peppered with a wide variety of questions.

But, big surprise, I am asked the same questions over and over again:

QAre you from New York?

A No.

QReally? You look like you are from New York. Are you sure?

A I’m positive. I was born in Los Angeles and I’ve lived here my whole life.

QWhat are your books about?

A Babies, birthday cake, boxer shorts, boys, roller coasters, Santa Claus.

I tackle serious topics on a regular basis.

QHave I heard of any of your books?

A I doubt it.

QI am going to write and illustrate children’s books as soon as I get a few days off from work.

A That’s not a question.

QIf I want to be a children’s book writer and illustrator, too, what should I do?

A Study the genre and the best books of the past.

Marla frazee biography of michael

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