Creative Growth
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From Childhood Scribbles to a Family of Creators If you had asked eight-year-old me what I wanted to be when I grew up, the answer would have been simple:A writer. An artist. Maybe both, if the universe was feeling generous. I used to spend hours drawing characters and writing stories no one asked for—but I… Read more
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Illustrated by My Daughter, Vivian Gillespie I’m so excited to share something incredibly special with you all — the launch of my brand-new children’s book series, The Happy Littlies! And kicking off the series is our first book, Happy Little Puppies, a sweet and simple rhyming story that follows three adorable puppies as they explore… Read more
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The Importance of Slowing Down: A Hard Lesson in Book Formatting Publishing a book—especially a children’s book—is one of the most exciting moments for any author. After months of writing, revising, and polishing, that final upload to KDP feels like crossing the finish line of a marathon. Recently, I experienced this firsthand while preparing my… Read more
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Diving Into My Creative Process: The Journey Behind Far From Oz When I first began writing Far From Oz in 2012, I didn’t realize how deeply the story would mirror my own journey of growth and healing. The series was inspired by some of my favorite classic tales—The Wizard of Oz, Neverland, and Alice Through… Read more
Jennifer Lee (Author) 