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Christal Presley, Author - I write stories for the overlooked.

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My First Picture Book–and (Purposeful) Luck

Wow. How has it been three years since I updated this blog? It was 2022 when I started studying picture books under the mentorship of Bethany Hegedus at The Writing Barn in Austin, TX. Since then–thanks to Bethany’s guidance, the classes I’ve taken, and an amazing program for writers called The Verge (that Bethany also …

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Why Picture Books?

Why Picture Books?

Thus far, my time as a writer has been spent exclusively in the world of adult nonfiction, primarily memoirs. But I've made a switch. I've discovered a new love: children's picture books. In truth, I've always known I would eventually arrive at this place. I just didn't expect it to take so long. Why picture …

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