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Maria creates a story, usually while daydreaming. This means much editing and debating about the what-ifs and why-nots of the idea.
In the case of The Runaway Schoolhouse and The Rainbow Wizard, the illustrator, Sara, reads the item and visually brings the characters and story to life.
Next, we put their heads together and shaped the story and images. This can happen many times before we agree on what fits and doesn’t.
We both live with husbands, children and pets. Maria’s world has always involved a dog or dogs, when possible. For Sara, it is cats.
Editing is such a huge part of the process that it is important to say thank you to all the Beta Readers who gave us their time and input to help us reach the goal of having a book to publish.