Greetings, Readers! Today I’m delighted to share an interview between our publisher, Betsy, and our book’s designer, Cynthia Wigginton. As you’ll learn, Cynthia’s creative talents aren’t limited to graphic design. She’s also an incredibly accomplished musician with some amazing stories from her rock and roll* life. Enjoy! Your faithful friend,   * Betsy had to tell me what “rock and roll” meant, but she assured me that you’ll understand. Designer and musician, Cynthia Wigginton, photo © Bart Nagel Betsy: What were your favorite books as a little girl? Are there any in particular that have inspired your interest in book design? Cynthia: I've always been an avid reader, so this is a tough question! I admire the work of so...

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Greetings, Friends! My oh my, but it's been a long time since I've blogged! To make up for my long absence, I have a wonderful little video interview with our illustrator, Adam McCauley, to share with you. Adam talks about developing the Hollow Tree characters—including yours truly, of course!—and about working with Betsy's family on this independent publishing project. Enjoy!   P.S. Did you know we're offering FREE SHIPPING* on all orders? It's a great way to stock up now on the Christmas gift that will be enjoyed for generations to come!*Free shipping ends 11/30/15 at midnight PST.

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