A little more about me...
I'm Andi. I'm a children’s book author, illustrator, editor, book designer, and creative mentor with a heart for storytelling and a life full of adventure.
My life is pretty unique, so if you don't know me yet, you're in for a surprise (and probably some oversharing, so fair warning! haha).
First, you need to know a little backstory...
After a life-threatening pregnancy and delivery with my youngest child (during the height of COVID, no less!), I craved time to heal and simply be with my husband and three little ones. I loved our life as it was, but I wanted more of what matters most—more time together, more connection, more nature, more adventures.
I remember having this moment of clarity, where I just knew I couldn't wait for “someday” any longer. All these big ideas and dreams were calling me. And they were impossible to silence.
As it turns out, there's a gift that comes from experiencing such a dramatic reminder of exactly how short life is—I cared a lot less about what others thought, and all the "buts" and "can'ts" and "what ifs" swirling around in my head suddenly didn't feel so insurmountable anymore.
SO... I talked to my husband, and we pulled all of our dreams off the back burner, reshaped our entire life, and set off on our biggest adventure yet—traveling the states in an RV.
And I'm so glad we took the chance. It hasn't always been easy, but it's been incredible.
When I’m not traveling, out exploring somewhere in nature, or getting my kids another snack, you’re likely to find me working on a creative project (or seven!). As you can probably tell by now, I believe in living boldly and chasing dreams, and I LOVE helping other authors and illustrators bring theirs to life, too.
I've built a life—and a business—rooted in connection, creativity, and the belief that great books and meaningful dreams really can change the world.
Whether you're looking for an inspiring book to read with your child or expert support to bring your story to life, I’m so happy you found me, and I'm here to help however I can.
Let's make some DREAMS come true!
How Can I Help?
Services
If you need help bringing your book to life, I've got you! I support authors with the following collaborative services:
-Developmental Editing and Rhyme & Meter Coaching
-Book Design & Formatting
-Graphic Design & Branding
-Illustration
-Art Direction
-Illustration Mentorship for fellow artists who want to illustrate their own book
-Coaching & Consulting
Publishing resources
I work with a lot of first-time authors, and one common thread among them all is the feeling of complete overwhelm with the publishing process.
I get it! I've been there too. While I wish I had the time to personally coach every one of my clients, there just aren't enough hours in the day.
So, as usual, I got creative to find a way to help.
I partnered with another author to create a Publishing Roadmap, full of video tutorials and all of our best tips to guide authors through each step of the publishing process.
We're also continually working on posting free resources to YouTube and building a supportive community on Facebook.
Portfolio
I work in a variety of styles, and am highly adaptable. One of my biggest strengths is tapping into the emotion behind each story and using that to bring everything together, creating a singular, cohesive look and feel from cover to cover. You can check out some of my Book Design and Illustration projects here!
Testimonials
I know it can be scary to trust someone new. After all, making a book is a big investment, and there are a lot of scammers in this industry. It's important to me that my clients always feel confident that they are getting quality work from a real person. Click below to read about experiences from some of the authors I've worked with.
If you prefer to start with a call or Zoom meeting, you can also book a Consulting Session.
Get started with a free webinar on editing!
We'll Cover:
-How to Self-Edit Like a Pro
-Types of Editors
-When to Complete Each Phase
-How to Find an Editor
-How to Choose the Right Editor
-How to Evaluate a Sample Edit
-How to Choose a Rhyme & Meter Expert
-BONUS: Self-Editing Checklist
