Sonja McGiboney Jul 2 The Winners Enjoying their Prize Ori and Ruby both entered the June drawing contest and won. Here they are enjoying their prize. Maybe they will illustrate a book one...
Sonja McGiboney Jun 1 June Drawing Contest This month’s contest will be a drawing contest. The prompt will be “Hero” Children, ages 3 - 12, should draw an animal, any animal, as a...
Sonja McGiboney Apr 28 May Writing Contest The bears are coming out of hibernation. This one has been hiding in the closet. If I take it out, Jazzy will rip out all his stuffing....
Sonja McGiboney Mar 30 April Writing Contest Write a story that goes with the picture. All entries will be put into a drawing. The winner gets the snake! This rubber snake was used...
Sonja McGiboney Feb 28 Congratulations to Connor for winning the March Writing Contest Write a story that goes with the above picture. All entries will be put into a drawing. The winner gets the shark! This plush stuffed...
Sonja McGiboney Feb 18 Congratulations to Winslow for being picked as the winner for the February Writing Contest Write a story that goes with the above picture. All entries will be put into a drawing. The winner gets the goat! This plush stuffed...
Jazzy ExploresJazzy and I live in Smithfield, a small town in Virginia. We have been in Smithfield for five years and love this town. We would...
Happy Haunting It's that time of year again When witches dawn on their capes. The monsters roam the streets of town The mothers draw the drapes. The...
What makes you think of the past?I was at the beach last week taking photos for the bike portion of a triathlon. I get to take pictures of people who are fulfilling...
They're Here, The New Books are Here!How Exciting! My new books, "Jazzy Explores Smithfield" and "Jazzy colors" are here. They are the culmination of many months of...
Colorado, A Lovely Place to VisitThis past weekend Dale and I went to Colorado to see a wedding. Our trip started in Denver on Friday morning. Our hosts, the bride's...
Bakers are the BombNever again will I look at a beautifully decorated cake or cookie and think, “I can do that!” because I cannot. I decided to bake some...
Blue Balls Blow AwayJazzy might be going illustrated! I've just written a short story that would be impossible for me to photograph. Well, not impossible,...
Learning As I GoOne would think that children’s books that are cute, fun, and have great photos (meaning my Jazzy Books) would sell at a children’s...
How To Write a Jazzy BookStep one: Have a Jazzy Step two: Buy lots of treats Step three: Get an idea Step four: Make a plan Step five: Ask for help Step six:...
Scenic Virginia TravelsApril, 12-14, 2019 . I was a vendor at the Southwestern Early Childhood Development Conference in Wise, Virginia. I took this...
Doggy Mom Distracted by BunniesToday I had planned on getting some photos of my friend Dawn's doggies who will be starring in one of my new Jazzy books. However, with...
What? I didn't do anything to the cat.Sometimes a picture can tell many stories. What story would you tell with this photo?
Cake, Let's eat CakeJazzy and I continue to create photos for our "JAZZY READS" gallery on my photo website. One of the words provided by the Arrowhead...
Jazzy and Sight WordsAs a fan of Jazzy's Books or a supporter who has purchased a book, I have been sharing my Jazzy Reads site-words page. It's a fun page...
Jazzy's First Walk of 2019New Year's day, 2019, was sunny and bright in Smithfield, Virginia. Jazzy enjoyed a walk in Windsor Castle Park. Enjoy the winter views.
Jazzy Eats Santa's CookiesWhen Santa asked Jazzy why she ate his cookies, Jazzy tilted her head and asked, "Why not?" Santa, being a jolly sort, just laughed. He...
Was it Rudolph?Out in the snow Jazzy went to play Chasing snowflakes as they fell, In the quiet of winter she suddenly heard The tinkling of a bell. On...
Jazzy at the LibraryDecember 12th starting at 9:30 and then again at 10:45, the Smithfield, Virginia Library will feature Jazzy's books in story time. This...
My Dog; My ModelMy dog Jazzy is a funny critter. She has learned that a camera in my hand means a treat. I was setting up the photo for my diamond...
