Posted by in africa, Children's Book, wildlife conservation, writing In a small village in Botswana, Dima lives where elephants roam, hippos splash, and snakes lurk in tall trees. His name means “This boy will do great things,” and deep in his heart, Dima believes it. With courage, curiosity, and love for the wild, Dima follows his dream—and changes his village forever. Writing my first…Read more »
Posted by in africa, Children's Book, Heartfelt, memoir, Never the Same Again, Pink Flamingos, writing The term “legacy ” has often been used in a narrow sense, including wealth and material possessions. Recently, I discovered a new expanded meaning that sang to me in the loudest voice. I realized that my writings have already been defined by this broader meaning. Definition: A person’s legacy is the lasting impact they leave…Read more »
Posted by in africa, Children's Book, Travel, writing I have just signed a contract to publish my first illustrated children’s book, with the release scheduled for later this year. My illustrator, Chelsa, and I are so excited. During my travels around the world, I witnessed both the beauty of wildlife and the urgent need to protect it. But when I visited the Okavango…Read more »
Posted by in Children's Book, writing After a blip in my health this year, I got back on track with the help of my critique group to finish the manuscript for my children’s picture book. It is under review by my developmental editor, and Chelsa, will start her illustrations in January 2026. I have chosen IngramSpark, a publisher that distributes and…Read more »
Susan E. Greisen 