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If England was what England seems, And not the England of our dreams; But only putty, brass, and paint, 'Ow we'd chuck 'er- but she ain't!

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Floyd Cooper

Research is always a very necessary part of my process because all of my books to this point have been historical. Time spent in the library adds to one's wealth as a writer or artist.

Artist, Book, Books, Historical, Point, Wealth
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My advice to writers is: READ! A lot. Then read some more. read, read, read, read!

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My "mission", if you can call it that, is to connect with my readers on an emotional level and have them come away with a stronger impression of the basic message in the story I am illustrating.

Basic, Come, Emotional, Readers, Stories, Stronger

In my journey to becoming an artist who writes, I tend to start my idea process with simple, concrete messages that relate to what kids may be experiencing as they navigate through childhood and adolescence putting together building blocks of the foundations on which they will become adults.

Adults, Becoming, Block, Kids, Process, Writing

My method is subtraction. I use erasers to make the images in my paintings. You really have to see it to fully get it, but it is basically erasing shapes from a background of paint.

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I have many who keep me going, I am very fortunate in this sense. There is nothing like a child who knows more about your books than you do!

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