Frank the cat was inspired by a stray cat that showed up on my door step. I gave him food and water.
I tried to pet him, He growled and hissed at me.
Then I tried again and he totally loved the caress.
I liked this feisty kitty, So I wrote him into my book.
Nice to meet you
About the author, Terry Carbary
I live in the Pacific Northwest, near Seattle.
My book characters could be found living amongst the creatures in my back yard. Deer, squirrels, bunnies and birds, maybe a mouse or two, all living near a river in my woodsy surroundings.
My horse, Houston is the inspiration for my book character, Hewey. Houston had a craving for apples, anytime an apple was present Houston thought it should be his.
Rachel Phillips, Illustrator
I found Rachel through an online market place app called Fiverr, it connects freelance artist’s services to customers. In my case I was looking for an illustrator to create a consistent visual theme throughout my book.
Rachel totally got my vision and we collaborated to bring the artwork to be harmonious with my written story.
I would recommend Rachel and Fiverr to anyone seeking artistic services.
Click on her photo for a link to her Fiverr account.