New Baby Surprise for Super Big Sister follows a little girl whose family is expecting a new baby, leaving her with some big emotions she is unsure of how to deal with until her big brother steps in and guides her through them. What was the inspiration for your story?

My kids have been my inspirations for the whole Super Big Brother series. My debut book, Super Big Brother: Finding Your Hero, was inspired by my two children. Their acts of kindness and the special growing milestones they shared became the foundation for my sibling series, weaving in themes of emotional growth, empathy, and support which inspired the third book, Super Big Brother: New Baby Surprise for Super Big Sister. I wanted to write stories that encourage children to be kind, help one another, and embrace the power of family bonds.

Are there any emotions or memories from your own life that you put into your character’s life?

Yes, I certainly do. As a parent, watching your child navigate the emotions of welcoming a new sibling into the family, it can be both beautiful and challenging. With an over six-year age gap between my children, I witnessed firsthand how the shift in attention can impact the firstborn—suddenly they’re no longer the sole focus and they are learning to share love and space. No matter if you’re the first child, second, third, or beyond, these feelings are deeply valid and worth acknowledging. This experience aligned perfectly with the heart of the Super Big Brother series, and the story of a new baby in the family felt like one that simply had to be told.

What were some goals you set for yourself as a writer in this book?

As the third book in the series, I saw this as an opportunity to challenge myself by building on the knowledge and experience I’ve gained so far. One of my main goals was to make this story longer and to explore a different style of illustration that better aligned with the theme. Growth and development are key to improving as a writer, and learning from past experiences was important to me in ensuring these new creative goals were successfully met.

What story are you currently in the middle of writing?

I have just finished writing the 11th book in the Super Big Brother series which now is going for final edits. This, however, will become my 5th book to be published as I love the topic and cannot wait to get it launched.

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