Q: First tell us something about yourself?
True to my Brooklyn roots, I thrive on the hustle. Some people joke that I never sleep because I’m constantly engaged with my Amazon accounts and book marketing efforts while juggling other projects. To unwind, I hit the tennis court or enjoy a good playlist.
Q: How and when did your journey start as a writer?
My journey as a writer began unexpectedly from a conversation with my niece and nephews about numbers larger than a billion. Their curiosity, along with my own fascination with large numbers, inspired the creation of “Pebbles”.
Q: When did you write your first story?
I began writing in second grade with a story about Curious George for a school project. Two years later, I created a comic book series about a ketchup packet that transforms into “The Ketchup Monster” after being carelessly discarded. I fondly recall teachers and students fighting for a copy. These stories were not published.
Q: How did these stories and characters come to your mind?
The story of Pebbles was inspired by my childhood self. Growing up, I was intrigued by the concept of “the biggest number,” which led me down a rabbit hole of Google searching to find out. I chose characters that are both unique and relate to their respective settings, like the electric eel and malamute dog.
Q: Tell us something more about your books?
“Pebbles” is a children’s book that combines adventure with education. It follows Pebbles, a curious butterfly, on a global quest to find the biggest number. Along the way, he meets various animals that introduce him to large numbers in a fun and relatable manner.
Q: Why do you choose kids as your reader? is there any specific reason?
I chose kids as my audience because “Pebbles” speaks to both children and adults. From my experience, I noticed that many adults weren’t familiar with numbers beyond a trillion. By using a picture book format, I aimed to subtly educate both parents and their children, making it a dual learning experience.
Q: Do you want to leave any message for your readers?
Think BIG, because there’s no end to what you can learn and accomplish.
