Hey, I’m Cyndi! Thanks for stopping by.
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I’m an Author/Illustrator currently based in Atlanta, Georgia. I studied Graphic Design in college (minoring in English with an interest in creative writing), and early on I pursued a wide variety of freelance projects in these areas.
My love of creative writing led me to a career in music as a songwriter for nearly 15 years, writing (and recording) several songs that have been licensed by Burt’s Bees, Coca-Cola, Oakland A’s, HBO, MTV, and FOX, among others.
I’ve self-published 2 adult nonfiction books: 52 Creative Ways to Connect with Your Kids (a collection of stories from parents around the world) and BAM: Bold Achievement Method (about the power of lifelong learning) as part of collaborative projects.
I’ve always been a bookworm, but when I became a mom to two spirited boys, I fell deeply in love with picture books, savoring the time spent curled up together on the couch reading - the only time they sit still!
No matter the medium, storytelling has always been the central theme of my life. My goal as a children’s author/illustrator is to encourage wonder and showcase the power of imagination in children and the adults who read to them.
Interesting Facts
Prior to writing and illustrating children's books, I wrote and recorded MUSIC. My music has been licensed by Burt’s Bees, the Coca-Cola Company, MTV, HBO, CBS, the Oakland A’s, Tap Tap Revenge app, the Meaning of Maggie book, and more! You can also find some of my albums on Spotify.
My family had a viral video that received over 400 million views (and counting)! I filmed the video of my husband beatboxing to my then-18-mo-old son in our kitchen one evening after dinner, and literally overnight we had a licensing deal, an interview with ABC, and people all over the world sharing our little kitchen video.
In my mid-20s, my husband and I ran away to join the circus! Well... he did. I ran away with him--to California--and started a band. We camped across the country, from Athens, GA to San Francisco, CA, with only what we could fit in our van. We didn’t have a place to live or jobs until a few weeks after we arrived. It was one of the greatest adventures of my life so far...second only to PARENTHOOD!
Get in touch!
If you have a project or idea you'd like to discuss with me, send me a message and tell me about it!