Well, since my last post I was waiting to find out a couple of things. First, if I landed a spot in the 5th Annual ABC's Children Book Competition. Well, I did!! I am working on illustrating a great short story written by Eddy Logan. Second, I was eagerly awaiting to find out if I was selected to illustrate A Puppy not a Guppy, written by Holly Jahangiri and publishing by 4RV Publishing. Well, I was!! And am putting the finishing touches on the cover art! I am also working on Portia the Porcupine written by Larry Ward. On top of all this Bait for Lunch (my second illustrated published work) by K.A. Okagaki is being released in two weeks!

I am a very busy guy right now! But, it's a good busy! On top of these projects, I am working on getting book events to spread the word about the books I am working on, 4RV publishing, the ABC's competition and of course me! I a desperately looking for a part time job, because while I am doing all of this I am working full time! I am really pulling to get into illustrating full time and doing other projects with my art full time.

This year has really turned out to be a good year after all. I give HIM all the glory, and owe so many folks continued thanks. You all know who you are.

Ryan

This month is a busy month for me. My second published work Bait for Lunch is to be released at the end of the month. I also am working on getting some book events together at local libraries. I am trying out for another story to illustrate through 4RV Publishing called A Puppy not a Guppy. I am starting up my next book to illustrate Portia the Porcupine Visits the Doctor. It is an amazing educational short story written by Larry Ward. I am so glad he and I were able to get together on this project. He is a local writer and I love that we get to meet face to face. We might possibly have more books in the works. I am also waiting to hear back from Rita Mills on the results of the 5th Annual ABC Children's book competition. Last year I was not chosen, but I will hopefully change that this year. I also want to again thank my brother Justin for all the help and guidance he has given. I have a lot to learn and he has really helped me along the way.