Book Release: A Hallowe'en Story

My cover design for A Hallowe'en Story by M. Pothier

Earlier this summer I worked on a book for Mattapoisett, MA author Margareta Pothier titled A Hallowe’en Story. The book has just been released by Dog Ear Publishing and is available on Amazon.com!

I love a good ghost story any time of year myself, so let me fill you in on it...

The author describes the story as follows:
“Halloween is in a few days and Billy wants to do something very different and special. What he has in mind does not go exactly as planned, but is certainly both different and special. Some would say pretty spooky, too.”


Here's a little more info from yours truly and a sneak peek at the new illustrations:

The story unfolds when Billy hears the disembodied voices of his deceased grandfathers in the local cemetery. Though yet to meet the ghosts in person, Billy convinces them to come out for one night (Halloween of course) to attend the town’s parade and festivities.
 

The grandpas are actually pretty handsome with their fancy outfits and all of their skin intact. They are totally fascinated by the modern world. Imagine what it would be like for these gentlemen from different eras to suddenly be walking around town on Halloween night... let's just say, three generations of grandfather ghosts at a twenty-first century celebration leads to a very memorable Halloween for Billy and the entire town.

This book would be great for all ages as a read-to around the campfire, at a sleep-over or of course for next Halloween! The book has a beginner's reading level around grade 3 or 4 (my opinion, not specified by the author). It is not too scary for little ones and has some pretty funny moments. 

I enjoyed creating the illustrations which were a departure for me from my usual color work. The pen and ink drawings are influenced by one of my favorite illustrators, the great Edward Gorey.  I designed the cover to look like an old photo album. There are 10 very detailed interior illustrations that depict the author’s favorite scenes.

To get your copy of A Hallowe’en Story, click HERE!

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year to my friends, family, and readers!

In 2011, I published my second Floyd book, illustrated a ghost story book, and created additional art for the new Floyd video. I was very excited to be part of the East Fairhaven School Author Fair and guest reader at Partners Village Store and the Fairhaven Farmers Market. I met many new friends of all ages at these and other events this year.

Looking forward to 2012, after a big home renovation I am excited to finish the room and get back to work on projects in my home studio space. I'll be working on a third Floyd book, and the ghost story book I illustrated last summer for author Margareta Pothier should be in print at some point this year. The new Floyd video will be going through final production. Already in January, I'll make two appearances a "guest lecturer" for an American International College children's literature course instructed by my friend and editor Andrea Melo. It's already a busy year, and it's just started!

Wishing everyone a very happy and healthy new year! I don't believe in resolutions, just do your best at everything whenever possible, enjoy life, and be grateful.

Floyd Holiday Projects!

Happy holidays everyone!

If you're looking for some fun and easy family or classroom activities for the season, I'm re-posting my Floyd and the Irresistible Cookie projects.

If you have any problems downloading full-size documents, email me at artgirlkris@comcast.net and I'll send you PDFs. These are for personal or classroom use only, please. Have fun!

Irresistible Cookie Ornament
Irresistible Cookie Ornament Finished Samples
Irresistible Word Puzzles
Floyd, Tiny and Larue Corgi Puppets
Maze and Christmas Tree Activities
Floyd & Friends Bookmark
Gift Tags and Christmas List
Printable Ready-to-Use Gift Tags