We’re getting closer! I’m hoping to have Jessica Entirely (ahem) entirely ready for publication by June. This is a bit more complex since I’m including illustrations in this children’s book. My illustrator, Jess Cee, is hard at work on these, but she’s got school, too, so I’m competing for her attention.
However, we do have another illustration for you. This one is for Chapter 3, where we meet Miss Roberson, the director of Charlotte’s Web. It’s pre-auditions, so everyone’s a little jittery, even our heroine—although she won’t admit it!
Ashley pounced on her as soon as she came through the door. “I’m so nervous I want to cry,” she hissed at Jessica. “I don’t think I can do this.”
Jessica looked at her with a little irritation. “Hold it together while I get my sheet to fill out, okay?” She crossed the room, greeting several of her theater friends as she did.
Mrs. Rachel was in the box office talking to the director, a new young teacher from a local school. She spotted Jessica and smiled. “Good to see you here, Miss Jessica.” She handed Jessica one of the sheets. “Jessica, I don’t think you know Miss Roberson, do you?”
Jessica held out a hand, remembering to grasp firmly but not to squeeze painfully. “It’s a pleasure, Miss Roberson. I look forward to working with you.”
Miss Roberson, who had perfect golden hair, bright blue eyes and the whitest teeth Jessica had ever seen, flashed her a smile. “It’s a pleasure to meet you, Jessica. I have heard a lot about you.”
Jessica felt a hot flush on her cheeks and she looked at Mrs. Rachel.
Shelley Gee 