Guest Post: Susan Tan on Navigating the Writing Life

Guest Post: Susan Tan on Navigating the Writing Life

By Helen Kampion

Susan Tan already is an author extraordinaire—unlike her character Cilla-Lee Jenkins Future Author Extraordinaire illustrated by Dana Wulfekotte (Roaring Brook Press, 2017). In all her books, Susan draws upon her own cultural identity and family dynamics to spin a funny and touching story that captures the reader and leaves them wanting more.

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Author-Illustrator Interview: Deborah Marcero on Whole-Hearted Creating

By Stephani Martinell Eaton

I am excited to welcome author-illustrator Deborah Marcero to Cynsations today to talk about her latest work as well as what she loves about the creative process of writing and illustrating books.

Welcome, Deborah! What do you love most about the creative life/being an author? Why?

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