Scary Man

Okay, so, about a year ago, I was hired to illustrate a book for children. I haven't been allowed to talk about it thus far (I was under contract), but now that it's officially been published, I'm free to show the world!

It's about how to avoid pedophiles.

It was a very challenging project. There were certain scenes that had the potential to be extremely skeevy and had to be handled...delicately. I think I did a pretty good job, honestly.

The book itself can be a bit dull at times (I didn't write it). It's VERY repetitive. But I suppose that's because it wants to make sure that its points (mainly "don't talk to strangers") very very clear. Kinda hammers it in. Which, in some cases, I think is a good thing.

If you're a parent unsure of how to talk to your children about Stranger Danger, this could be a handy tool.

Or, if you're just a collector of VERY ODD literature. This could be something to add to your shelf to make your friends go "Whaaaaaaaaa...?"

I don't get any royalties from sales, but, if you're interested in buying a copy, it's available on Amazon: here.

So...that's pretty neat. :) Not only am I a published writer (poetry, newspaper articles, magazine articles, short stories) and published model (R&M bridal catalog 2003), but I'm officially a published illustrator as well now!

Woo!

--Lauren*