By: Kit Grady,
on 3/19/2013
Yes, way over due. My website at www. kitgrady.com needs some fresh new work. So I'm almost ready.
I will add a new black and white illustration page. I found out just how much I love this black and white thing. I enjoy getting the feel and depth of color, yet sticking to a black and white canvas.
So I'll add several new illustrations, update my bio, and mix in a few spot items. Should be up soon.
By: Kit Grady,
on 3/13/2013
Yes, my picture book has been revised with the skillful guidance of Danielle Smith, my new wonderful agent with Foreward Literary. She will put the final touches together and start sending our baby out to the many children's Book Houses. Oh my goodness-
By: Kit Grady,
on 3/5/2013
Wow, Now this is news-
Pam van Hylckama Vlieg, Laurie Mclean and Gordon Warnock have created a new Literary Agency,
FOREWARD LITERARY. I'm so very excited to be represented by these super agents. I'm now working with their talented assistant agent, Danielle Smith, preparing not one but two projects for submission. Danielle, a writer herself, is the blogger and reviewer for There's A Book. You can tell I'm in qualified hands.
By: Kit Grady,
on 3/1/2013
Ah, so I began a middle grade novel and loved the opening. Yes, I loved it. But skidded into a big halt at page ten. No not just page ten. Suddenly my story wasn't what I thought it would be. Not at all. Bummer. Loved my character but the plot didn't work. I repeat NOT AT ALL-
I tried this angle. Nope. I tried it another way. Na-
Time to take a break, So I now have a list of books at my desk. Reading to clear my mind. Maybe to jog my idea bin. Yep, take a break and catch up on some books I've missed. Reading for enjoyment and reading to see how others treat characters, plot and dialogue. Opps, I'm having too much fun. Research can be so grand.
By: Kit Grady,
on 2/20/2013
By: Kit Grady,
on 2/13/2013
By: Kit Grady,
on 2/5/2013
By: Kit Grady,
on 1/31/2013
The 2013 Newbery has just been announced. Congratulations to Katherine Applegate.
I have one of the Honor books, Three Times Lucky by Sheila Turnage sitting on my desk right now, that I happened to nab from the Library this past weekend. So now I'm adding several more great reads to my "To Do" Lists.
By: Kit Grady,
on 1/26/2013
So I am checking out about a million books from the Library today. In my arms and book bag I have picture books, middle grade, chapter books and several YA. So the Librarian looks up at me and says,
"Well looks like the kids are going to be very, very busy."
I just smile-
" Yes, I will."
By: Kit Grady,
on 1/18/2013
So, how does one relax before starting the new year full of projects and goals. You caught me, playing with a few swirls and colors as a warm up exercise. But now I've also finished several middle grade books I never got to finish and that was after I reread Cheryl Klein's fantastic book on writing, Second Sight, which I adore. So why all this prep? I'm starting some serious revisions and need to get my mind right. Darn, where is my Random house Word Menu book? Yikes
By: Kit Grady,
on 1/8/2013
Wonderful News for the New Year
Announcing Representation!
By: Kit Grady,
on 12/22/2012
By: Kit Grady,
on 12/17/2012
Author Donna Sheperd just let me know Bradybug has been released with iTunes. The illustrations were a hoot to draw since she has a gift for words and used some unusual animals.
This is my second illustrated book released with iTunes. They have been out in print a short while.
So check out Bradybug, but also take a look at Sister Exchange by Kevin McNamee.
Along with my book, Mollie the Merbaby, by Meegenius, that puts the count to three. Thanks iTunes!
By: Kit Grady,
on 12/11/2012
By: Kit Grady,
on 11/19/2012
Letting my novel simmer as I plan a little sketching and update work on my portfolio.
By: Kit Grady,
on 11/1/2012
Wow, what a feeling. This year long experience has been wonderful. Preparing for my agent search now.
By: Kit Grady,
on 10/12/2012
Very nice early Halloween Review by Christian Children's Authors,
for A NECKLACE FOR JIGGSY
http://christianchildrensauthors.com/2012/10/11/book-review-a-necklace-for-jiggsy/
By: Kit Grady,
on 10/3/2012
Great Conference. Wonderful to see the many fellow writers and artists-
Ready to get to work-
By: Kit Grady,
on 5/20/2012
Write, Rewrite, Put it away and start all over again-
In between, I'm revising on my picture book, finishing the dummy,
By: Kit Grady,
on 6/12/2012
By: Kit Grady,
on 6/24/2012
By: Kit Grady,
on 7/9/2012
Yes, I just registered and I'm getting ready to go. The SCBWI Carolinas Conference will be September 27th in Charlotte, N.C. I'm finishing up my middle grade novel and getting ready. I hope to catch all my Carolina Buds there.
By: Kit Grady,
on 7/26/2012
But Now Comes The Revision
By: Kit Grady,
on 8/21/2012
By: Kit Grady,
on 9/26/2012
It has been many long, long months, My 28,000 word Novel is done, revised so many many times- and forever revising still as grow as author....
Butterfly Land is ready to send out. Perfect timing since the SCBWI Carolinas Conference starts in two days.
Time to meet with fellow writers and artist and get that jolt of energy that comes from a great conference.I can't wait. Packing for Charlotte, N.C. now-
I'll check it out when you're through. I love black and white as well. I'm making a blk and wht photograph wall in my family room.