How I Review Illustrations for The Rabbit in the Moon
A behind-the-scenes look at how I review new illustrations for The Rabbit in the Moon, using Google Slides mockups, text-image balance, scene accuracy, and “show, don’t tell” collaboration with illustrator Rod.
Finding Inspiration in the Park: My Writing Process for Yabbit the Rabbit and The Rabbit in the Moon
Creativity can’t be scheduled, it has to flow naturally. After my mother’s passing, I stopped forcing ideas and began writing only when inspired. Each morning, I find my best ideas for Yabbit the Rabbit and The Rabbit in the Moon while walking my dog in the park, observing life as it unfolds.
Global Reviews Are In: The Rabbit in the Moon Moves to Illustration!
Big news, The Rabbit in the Moon has received its final reviews and edits! After feedback from educators in Los Angeles and Barcelona, and an anthropologist in Copenhagen, I’m thrilled to say that readers from around the world fell in love with Yabbit the Rabbit. The story now moves into the illustration stage!
From Myth to Moonlight: Creating the World of The Rabbit in the Moon
After seven drafts, I finally wrote an original story I love. The Rabbit in the Moon blends Aztec and Greek mythology with personal experiences and family inspiration. In this post, I share how I built Yabbit’s world from scratch, discovered Snail’s backstory, and created a cast of characters who find strength in moonlight.
A Race Against Time: The Story Behind Yabbit the Rabbit’s Creation
Yabbit the Rabbit was created in a race against time. From a mother’s early spark of imagination to her son’s journey of rediscovery years later, this is the emotional story of how love, memory, and courage brought a children’s book to life.
The Origin of Yabbit the Rabbit: From “Yeah, But…” to a Story About Courage
Every beloved character has an origin story. Yabbit the Rabbit was born from my mother Barbara’s creativity and a simple phrase we repeated as kids—“Yeah, but…” Her playful response, “No yeah-buts,” became the spark that inspired a character who helps children face fear and find courage.