Book Inspiration - Nancy Miller & Goodbye Gloomies
The
inspiration for illustrating Goodbye Gloomies
came from my friendship with author, Heather Tietz. We’ve know each
other since 2009 when I was signed as the illustrator for her picture
book Yes, Jesus Loves You (Ambassador
Books). I’d gotten to know her through email and promoting the
book. We decided on a joint submission. This isn’t a common
practice in the business, but we both shared a mutual respect for the
others work. She decided to send me some of her recent writing, and I
settled on Goodbye Gloomies
to illustrate. I showed her various character development sketches.
When we both agreed on what the Gloomies should look like, I began
storyboarding. We sent it off to Guardian Angel Publishing and they
released the book in March 2015. We continue to share marketing
efforts and ideas on this new book and it’s been a fun journey.
Bio
Nancy
Miller grew up sketching and drawing to her hearts content. She
received her B.F.A. Illustration from the Savannah College of Art and
Design. During her career, she has worked as a graphic designer and
staff illustrator. Her work has appeared on product designs,
magazines, newspapers, and picture books. Goodbye Gloomies is her
fourth picture book she’s illustrated. She resides in the Savannah,
Georgia with her husband, son, and guinea pig.
VISIT NANCY:
website www.nmillerillustration.com
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