Featured in Mother & Baby Magazine April's Edition

Thanks to Mother & Baby Magazine for the interview and feature in April's 2011 edition. To celebrate International Children's Book Day (2nd April), there is a special write-up on authors and illustrators of children's books. It is a privilege to be in the spotlight amongst many other literary luminaries including my very favorite Emily Gravett, award-winning picturebook creator.

As I did not get the opportunity to read the article before it went to press, I had not been able to edit it. The article opens with: 'This artistic stay-at-home mum returned to her first love - fine art - thanks to her husband's frequent work trips.'  I just want to point out that my art and passion for children's literature has nothing to do with my partner's frequent work trips. I apologise if there was something that I said during the interview that suggested the idea.

I rekindled with art and illustrate because I found salvation in them. Now, they are my lifeblood. Without art, children's literature and stories, my life will be lacking of some meanings and hope. I draw, paint and illustrate at any available time - sometimes alone, sometimes with the presence of other family members.

I don't expect anyone to understand why there is a need for me to correct the inference. It took me a while to finally write about it here because I was honestly worried that the writer may be offended with my clarification. However, I must and I really appreciate and enjoy the article ... and hope you will too.