A retired kindergarten teacher with a master’s in Early Childhood Education, Vivian encourages new writers through her critique and editing services, shares her love for reading and writing with children through school visits, and offers advice and resources for aspiring authors through her blog, Picture Books Help Kids Soar. Vivian also hosts the #50PreciousWords International Writing Contest and the #50PreciousWordsforKids Challenge. She is also the author of many picture books and can be found on her website, Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram, Linkedin and Bluesky.

Here’s a little more…

When I was younger, I stayed up till 3am reading books – now I stay up till 3am writing them.

My favorite story character: Pollyanna because she could always find something to be glad about and I was the same way…and still am. 

My writing motto: Magic Happens When You Make Every Word Count.

My advice to parents: We all need a cheering committee, and parents are a child’s best fans!

Vivian’s life mantras:

Nothing is impossible if you can imagine it.

Never be too busy to offer an encouraging word, a sympathetic shoulder, and a hand up.

The only failure is the failure to keep trying.