The state of publishing

Like so many people working in publishing right now, I’m concerned about where the industry is heading. Consolidation has reduced the number of places willing to take on new work, and while being a writer—especially in children’s books—has never been easy, it feels more challenging than ever.

All I can do is keep writing the very best books I’m capable of and hope they find the right home. I write first for myself, because I genuinely love the process—the shaping, revising, and discovering what a story wants to be. Publication is a wonderful bonus, and it’s deeply rewarding when others connect with the work, but the act of writing itself is what keeps me going.

Here’s hoping we all have a strong and hopeful year ahead.