Did you Always want to be a writer?

I began writing when I was about eight years old, but it was many years before I committed myself to writing. Before that I thought about being a forest ranger, a mounted police woman (I love horses), a T.V. screenwriter, and a song lyricist.

How much money do you make?

I could talk about advances, royalties and sub rights, but that might put you to sleep. Let’s just say that if it’s a hardcover picture book, I might get 5% which means if the books sells for $15.00, I’ll make 75 cents per book.

What is your favorite book you haven’t written yet?

I love this question because I think most writers are in love with the book they are dreaming of writing next. The potential of an unwritten book holds so much magic and promise.

Are you good at anything besides writing?

I’m really good at doing laundry! All you do is toss the clothes into the washing machine, add soap, turn the dial and Presto! Everything comes out sparkling clean. I wish there were a computer program that could do that with my writing!

Is your parakeet, Winky Blue, still alive?

Winky, the star of the “Winky Blue” series, lived a long life for a parakeet but he’s no longer alive. It’s amazing that he lived as long as he did because my mother once attempted to clean his cage with the vacuum hose. Fortunately, he didn’t get sucked up!

Does your hand get tired when you color?

Yes—and when I type, too!

Will I sign Stephen King’s name in one of my books?

Stephen King is a great guy and a terrific writer, but I think he has enough of his own books to sign!