O Child of the Cosmos
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Whether you’re a parent, teacher, or starry-eyed toddler, O Child of the Cosmos is a celebration of life, learning, and our shared connection to the universe.
After submitting to a plethora of publishers & some agents, I am now experiencing something that's probably quite common...
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Behind the scenes #7
After submitting to a plethora of publishers and some agents, I am now experiencing something that’s probably quite common…
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August 5, 2025 at 9:15 PM
After submitting to a plethora of publishers & some agents, I am now experiencing something that's probably quite common...
#Irishauthor #publishing #cosmos #space #childrensbooks #science #STEM #astronomy #youngreaders #kitlit #astronomy #discovery #learning #glossary #cosmology #agent #publisher
#Irishauthor #publishing #cosmos #space #childrensbooks #science #STEM #astronomy #youngreaders #kitlit #astronomy #discovery #learning #glossary #cosmology #agent #publisher
Sometimes, while prepping these posts, I close my eyes and try to visualise myself in the library or local book shop...
#Irishauthor #publishing #cosmos #space #childrensbooks #science #STEM #astronomy #youngreaders #kitlit #astronomy #discovery #learning #glossary #cosmology
#Irishauthor #publishing #cosmos #space #childrensbooks #science #STEM #astronomy #youngreaders #kitlit #astronomy #discovery #learning #glossary #cosmology
Book cover idea #6
Once again I find myself generating some random ideas for a cover. Sometimes, while prepping these posts, I close my eyes and try to visualise myself in the library or local book shop…
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July 22, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Sometimes, while prepping these posts, I close my eyes and try to visualise myself in the library or local book shop...
#Irishauthor #publishing #cosmos #space #childrensbooks #science #STEM #astronomy #youngreaders #kitlit #astronomy #discovery #learning #glossary #cosmology
#Irishauthor #publishing #cosmos #space #childrensbooks #science #STEM #astronomy #youngreaders #kitlit #astronomy #discovery #learning #glossary #cosmology
Hello rejection... my old friend
You know, when I first received a rejection I was pretty devastated...
#Irishauthor #publishing #cosmos #space #childrensbooks #science #STEM #astronomy #youngreaders #kitlit #astronomy #discovery #learning #glossary #cosmology
You know, when I first received a rejection I was pretty devastated...
#Irishauthor #publishing #cosmos #space #childrensbooks #science #STEM #astronomy #youngreaders #kitlit #astronomy #discovery #learning #glossary #cosmology
Behind the scenes #6
You know, when I first received a rejection I was pretty devastated….
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July 19, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Hello rejection... my old friend
You know, when I first received a rejection I was pretty devastated...
#Irishauthor #publishing #cosmos #space #childrensbooks #science #STEM #astronomy #youngreaders #kitlit #astronomy #discovery #learning #glossary #cosmology
You know, when I first received a rejection I was pretty devastated...
#Irishauthor #publishing #cosmos #space #childrensbooks #science #STEM #astronomy #youngreaders #kitlit #astronomy #discovery #learning #glossary #cosmology
To glossary or not to glossary?
Would you find one helpful, or is it something you would steer clear of?
#Irishauthor #publishing #cosmos #space #childrensbooks #science #STEM #astronomy #youngreaders #kitlit #astronomy #discovery #learning #glossary #cosmology
Would you find one helpful, or is it something you would steer clear of?
#Irishauthor #publishing #cosmos #space #childrensbooks #science #STEM #astronomy #youngreaders #kitlit #astronomy #discovery #learning #glossary #cosmology
Behind the scenes #5
I’m at the stage in my journey now in which I can imagine the other things that I can do to deliver an awesome experience for a young reader…
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July 15, 2025 at 10:17 PM
To glossary or not to glossary?
Would you find one helpful, or is it something you would steer clear of?
#Irishauthor #publishing #cosmos #space #childrensbooks #science #STEM #astronomy #youngreaders #kitlit #astronomy #discovery #learning #glossary #cosmology
Would you find one helpful, or is it something you would steer clear of?
#Irishauthor #publishing #cosmos #space #childrensbooks #science #STEM #astronomy #youngreaders #kitlit #astronomy #discovery #learning #glossary #cosmology
What is growth? This question was posited to me recently and I immediately thought about...
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#Irishauthor #publishing #cosmos #space #childrensbooks #science #STEM #astronomy #youngreaders #kitlit #astronomy #discovery #learning #personalgrowth
Musings #2
This question was posited to me recently and I immediately thought about my personal growth, my goals in recent years, and other bits…
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July 10, 2025 at 9:58 PM
What is growth? This question was posited to me recently and I immediately thought about...
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#Irishauthor #publishing #cosmos #space #childrensbooks #science #STEM #astronomy #youngreaders #kitlit #astronomy #discovery #learning #personalgrowth
I remember the first time I watched @kurzgesagt.org “The Egg“.
When it was finished, I sat there with tears in my eyes...
#Irishauthor #publishing #cosmos #space #childrensbooks #science #STEM #astronomy #youngreaders #kitlit #astronomy #discovery #learning #kurzgesagt #theegg
When it was finished, I sat there with tears in my eyes...
#Irishauthor #publishing #cosmos #space #childrensbooks #science #STEM #astronomy #youngreaders #kitlit #astronomy #discovery #learning #kurzgesagt #theegg
Behind the scenes #4
I remember the first time I watched Kurzgesagt’s “The Egg”. When it was finished, I sat there with tears in my eyes and felt a particular feeling wash over me…
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July 7, 2025 at 10:11 PM
I remember the first time I watched @kurzgesagt.org “The Egg“.
When it was finished, I sat there with tears in my eyes...
#Irishauthor #publishing #cosmos #space #childrensbooks #science #STEM #astronomy #youngreaders #kitlit #astronomy #discovery #learning #kurzgesagt #theegg
When it was finished, I sat there with tears in my eyes...
#Irishauthor #publishing #cosmos #space #childrensbooks #science #STEM #astronomy #youngreaders #kitlit #astronomy #discovery #learning #kurzgesagt #theegg
I found some old snippets recently that I had plopped together to act as anchors for specific sections of my book...
#Irishauthor #publishing #cosmos #space #childrensbooks #science #STEM #astronomy #youngreaders #kitlit #astronomy #discovery #learning #milkyway
#Irishauthor #publishing #cosmos #space #childrensbooks #science #STEM #astronomy #youngreaders #kitlit #astronomy #discovery #learning #milkyway
Behind the scenes #3
Like any iterative process, being able to look back on older versions of your work grants you moments to appreciate how much you have learned, grown, and even changed the direction of the content y…
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July 3, 2025 at 9:06 PM
I found some old snippets recently that I had plopped together to act as anchors for specific sections of my book...
#Irishauthor #publishing #cosmos #space #childrensbooks #science #STEM #astronomy #youngreaders #kitlit #astronomy #discovery #learning #milkyway
#Irishauthor #publishing #cosmos #space #childrensbooks #science #STEM #astronomy #youngreaders #kitlit #astronomy #discovery #learning #milkyway
If someone had tasked me with creating a picture book for children that spanned from the big bang until present day, I would have shivered at the thought...
#Irishauthor #publishing #cosmos #space #childrensbooks #science #STEM #astronomy #youngreaders #kitlit #astronomy #discovery #learning
#Irishauthor #publishing #cosmos #space #childrensbooks #science #STEM #astronomy #youngreaders #kitlit #astronomy #discovery #learning
Musings #1
I recently spoke to my own children about the origin of the elements in their body and how some of these elements were forged in a stellar furnace…
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June 30, 2025 at 10:23 PM
If someone had tasked me with creating a picture book for children that spanned from the big bang until present day, I would have shivered at the thought...
#Irishauthor #publishing #cosmos #space #childrensbooks #science #STEM #astronomy #youngreaders #kitlit #astronomy #discovery #learning
#Irishauthor #publishing #cosmos #space #childrensbooks #science #STEM #astronomy #youngreaders #kitlit #astronomy #discovery #learning
Musings #1
I recently spoke to my own children about the origin of the elements in their body and how some of these elements were forged in a stellar furnace...
I recently spoke to my own children about the origin of the elements in their body and how some of these elements were forged in a stellar furnace...
Musings #1
I recently spoke to my own children about the origin of the elements in their body and how some of these elements were forged in a stellar furnace...
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June 30, 2025 at 10:22 PM
Musings #1
I recently spoke to my own children about the origin of the elements in their body and how some of these elements were forged in a stellar furnace...
I recently spoke to my own children about the origin of the elements in their body and how some of these elements were forged in a stellar furnace...
A newborn child is the first & only version of itself that will ever exist–I feel we can take this for granted.
It’s not only a universal truth, but a cosmic one.
#Irishauthor #publishing #cosmos #space #childrensbooks #science #STEM #astronomy #youngreaders #kitlit #astronomy #discovery #learning
It’s not only a universal truth, but a cosmic one.
#Irishauthor #publishing #cosmos #space #childrensbooks #science #STEM #astronomy #youngreaders #kitlit #astronomy #discovery #learning
Sneak preview of “O Child of the Cosmos”#5
A newborn child is the first and only version of itself that will ever exist – I feel that we can sometimes take this fact for granted. It’s not only a universal truth, but a cosmic one…
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June 27, 2025 at 6:41 PM
A newborn child is the first & only version of itself that will ever exist–I feel we can take this for granted.
It’s not only a universal truth, but a cosmic one.
#Irishauthor #publishing #cosmos #space #childrensbooks #science #STEM #astronomy #youngreaders #kitlit #astronomy #discovery #learning
It’s not only a universal truth, but a cosmic one.
#Irishauthor #publishing #cosmos #space #childrensbooks #science #STEM #astronomy #youngreaders #kitlit #astronomy #discovery #learning
Yet again - a revised cover design.
This one focuses on one child, the stars above them, and a beautiful night sky.
Want to see it?
#Irishauthor #publishing #cosmos #space #childrensbooks #science #STEM #astronomy #youngreaders #kitlit #astronomy #discovery #learning
This one focuses on one child, the stars above them, and a beautiful night sky.
Want to see it?
#Irishauthor #publishing #cosmos #space #childrensbooks #science #STEM #astronomy #youngreaders #kitlit #astronomy #discovery #learning
Book cover idea #5
Another variation on a cover image that places a spotlight on the image of a child and the cosmos above them…
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June 23, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Yet again - a revised cover design.
This one focuses on one child, the stars above them, and a beautiful night sky.
Want to see it?
#Irishauthor #publishing #cosmos #space #childrensbooks #science #STEM #astronomy #youngreaders #kitlit #astronomy #discovery #learning
This one focuses on one child, the stars above them, and a beautiful night sky.
Want to see it?
#Irishauthor #publishing #cosmos #space #childrensbooks #science #STEM #astronomy #youngreaders #kitlit #astronomy #discovery #learning
With my book in the hands of 5 publishers, I'm selfishly dreaming new ideas for the cover of "O Child of the Cosmos".
Want to see the new cover?
#Irishauthor #publishing #cosmos #space #childrensbooks #science #STEM #astronomy #youngreaders #kitlit #astronomy #discovery #learning
Want to see the new cover?
#Irishauthor #publishing #cosmos #space #childrensbooks #science #STEM #astronomy #youngreaders #kitlit #astronomy #discovery #learning
Book cover idea #4
With my book in the hands of 5 publishers, I’m selfishly dreaming new ideas for the cover of “O Child of the Cosmos”…
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June 21, 2025 at 7:25 PM
With my book in the hands of 5 publishers, I'm selfishly dreaming new ideas for the cover of "O Child of the Cosmos".
Want to see the new cover?
#Irishauthor #publishing #cosmos #space #childrensbooks #science #STEM #astronomy #youngreaders #kitlit #astronomy #discovery #learning
Want to see the new cover?
#Irishauthor #publishing #cosmos #space #childrensbooks #science #STEM #astronomy #youngreaders #kitlit #astronomy #discovery #learning
I thought I would run a direct comparison between some of the earliest lines I wrote for my book and the latest draft.
The results were pretty cool to see!
#Irishauthor #publishing #cosmos #space #childrensbooks #science #STEM #astronomy #youngreaders #kitlit #astronomy #discovery #learning
The results were pretty cool to see!
#Irishauthor #publishing #cosmos #space #childrensbooks #science #STEM #astronomy #youngreaders #kitlit #astronomy #discovery #learning
Behind the scenes #2
I thought I would run a direct comparison between some of the earliest lines I wrote for my book and the latest draft…
ochildofthecosmos.wordpress.com
June 18, 2025 at 9:40 PM
I thought I would run a direct comparison between some of the earliest lines I wrote for my book and the latest draft.
The results were pretty cool to see!
#Irishauthor #publishing #cosmos #space #childrensbooks #science #STEM #astronomy #youngreaders #kitlit #astronomy #discovery #learning
The results were pretty cool to see!
#Irishauthor #publishing #cosmos #space #childrensbooks #science #STEM #astronomy #youngreaders #kitlit #astronomy #discovery #learning
I've always loved the @kurzgesagt.org graphics.
Back in 2022, I built a personal presentation where I combined their stunning visuals with my words (for fun!).
#Irishauthor #publishing #cosmos #space #childrensbooks #science #STEM #astronomy #youngreaders #kitlit #astronomy #discovery #learning
Back in 2022, I built a personal presentation where I combined their stunning visuals with my words (for fun!).
#Irishauthor #publishing #cosmos #space #childrensbooks #science #STEM #astronomy #youngreaders #kitlit #astronomy #discovery #learning
Behind the scenes #1
I was going through some old drafts of my book and found a couple of lines from an early draft…
ochildofthecosmos.wordpress.com
June 17, 2025 at 1:39 PM
I've always loved the @kurzgesagt.org graphics.
Back in 2022, I built a personal presentation where I combined their stunning visuals with my words (for fun!).
#Irishauthor #publishing #cosmos #space #childrensbooks #science #STEM #astronomy #youngreaders #kitlit #astronomy #discovery #learning
Back in 2022, I built a personal presentation where I combined their stunning visuals with my words (for fun!).
#Irishauthor #publishing #cosmos #space #childrensbooks #science #STEM #astronomy #youngreaders #kitlit #astronomy #discovery #learning
As I remain hopeful about my book being published, I have loved taking the time to tinker around with some designs for the cover/artwork.
#Irishauthor #publishing #cosmos #space #childrensbooks #science #STEM #astronomy #youngreaders #kitlit #astronomy #discovery #learning
#Irishauthor #publishing #cosmos #space #childrensbooks #science #STEM #astronomy #youngreaders #kitlit #astronomy #discovery #learning
Book cover idea #3
As I remain hopeful about my book being published, I have loved taking the time to tinker around with some designs for the cover/artwork…
ochildofthecosmos.wordpress.com
June 16, 2025 at 10:30 PM
As I remain hopeful about my book being published, I have loved taking the time to tinker around with some designs for the cover/artwork.
#Irishauthor #publishing #cosmos #space #childrensbooks #science #STEM #astronomy #youngreaders #kitlit #astronomy #discovery #learning
#Irishauthor #publishing #cosmos #space #childrensbooks #science #STEM #astronomy #youngreaders #kitlit #astronomy #discovery #learning
If you love details as much as I do, then this post is for you!
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#Irishauthor #publishing #cosmos #space #childrensbooks #science #STEM #astronomy #youngreaders #kitlit
Sneak preview of “O Child of the Cosmos”#4
The original event (the big bang) is often framed as an “explosion” and while this is very pleasing to our little human brains, it’s not accurate…
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June 15, 2025 at 9:01 PM
If you love details as much as I do, then this post is for you!
#Irishauthor #publishing #cosmos #space #childrensbooks #science #STEM #astronomy #youngreaders #kitlit
#Irishauthor #publishing #cosmos #space #childrensbooks #science #STEM #astronomy #youngreaders #kitlit
Cover idea #2 for my book. Unsure if it's a good fit, but I love the sense of wonder it gives.
What do you think?
#Irishauthor #publishing #cosmos #space #childrensbooks #science #STEM #astronomy #youngreaders #kitlit
What do you think?
#Irishauthor #publishing #cosmos #space #childrensbooks #science #STEM #astronomy #youngreaders #kitlit
Book cover idea #2
I’ve been working to develop some new ideas for the cover of my book…
ochildofthecosmos.wordpress.com
June 14, 2025 at 10:55 PM
Cover idea #2 for my book. Unsure if it's a good fit, but I love the sense of wonder it gives.
What do you think?
#Irishauthor #publishing #cosmos #space #childrensbooks #science #STEM #astronomy #youngreaders #kitlit
What do you think?
#Irishauthor #publishing #cosmos #space #childrensbooks #science #STEM #astronomy #youngreaders #kitlit
How do you write a children's book that captures the scale of the universe, but also makes the reader feel that little bit special?
I tackled this & succeeded (I think!).
#Irishauthor #publishing #cosmos #space #childrensbooks #science #STEM #astronomy #youngreaders #kitlit #authorsky
I tackled this & succeeded (I think!).
#Irishauthor #publishing #cosmos #space #childrensbooks #science #STEM #astronomy #youngreaders #kitlit #authorsky
Sneak preview of “O Child of the Cosmos”#3
One difficult element to writing my book was not only capturing the sense of scale for the reader, but to include them in this vast soup we find ourselves in…
ochildofthecosmos.wordpress.com
June 14, 2025 at 11:11 AM
How do you write a children's book that captures the scale of the universe, but also makes the reader feel that little bit special?
I tackled this & succeeded (I think!).
#Irishauthor #publishing #cosmos #space #childrensbooks #science #STEM #astronomy #youngreaders #kitlit #authorsky
I tackled this & succeeded (I think!).
#Irishauthor #publishing #cosmos #space #childrensbooks #science #STEM #astronomy #youngreaders #kitlit #authorsky
Cover idea for my book. I love the colours, the soft imagery, and the wonderment captured in the child looking up.
What do you think?
#Irishauthor #publishing #cosmos #space #childrensbooks #science #STEM #astronomy #youngreaders
What do you think?
#Irishauthor #publishing #cosmos #space #childrensbooks #science #STEM #astronomy #youngreaders
Book cover idea #1
I’ve lost track of the amount of times I have seen something and thought “I really feel the cover/art/design just doesn’t do it justice”.
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June 10, 2025 at 10:17 PM
Cover idea for my book. I love the colours, the soft imagery, and the wonderment captured in the child looking up.
What do you think?
#Irishauthor #publishing #cosmos #space #childrensbooks #science #STEM #astronomy #youngreaders
What do you think?
#Irishauthor #publishing #cosmos #space #childrensbooks #science #STEM #astronomy #youngreaders
I found the first drafts of my book the other day.
Seeing the original ideas splattered down & then watching them transform into something fun & educational is surreal.
So much has happened between then & now...
#irishauthor #book #childrensbook #education #science #astronomy #cosmos #youngreader
Seeing the original ideas splattered down & then watching them transform into something fun & educational is surreal.
So much has happened between then & now...
#irishauthor #book #childrensbook #education #science #astronomy #cosmos #youngreader
My book! #2
For in all this vastness, from planets to dust, There’s only one you, full of promise and trust. You carry the stars in your body and mind, A child of the cosmos—curious and kind.
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June 10, 2025 at 10:15 PM
I found the first drafts of my book the other day.
Seeing the original ideas splattered down & then watching them transform into something fun & educational is surreal.
So much has happened between then & now...
#irishauthor #book #childrensbook #education #science #astronomy #cosmos #youngreader
Seeing the original ideas splattered down & then watching them transform into something fun & educational is surreal.
So much has happened between then & now...
#irishauthor #book #childrensbook #education #science #astronomy #cosmos #youngreader
Another snippet of my debut title "O Child of the Cosmos" can be found here.
With that comes a busy weekend with another publisher contacted (gulp!) and a literary agent approached for representation.
#Irishauthor #publishing #cosmos #space #childrensbooks #science #STEM #astronomy #youngreaders
With that comes a busy weekend with another publisher contacted (gulp!) and a literary agent approached for representation.
#Irishauthor #publishing #cosmos #space #childrensbooks #science #STEM #astronomy #youngreaders
Sneak preview of “O Child of the Cosmos”#2
I have submitted my book to another publisher AND a literary agent. The latest draft of O Child of the Cosmos is JAN 2025, so it’s in a good shape.
ochildofthecosmos.wordpress.com
June 1, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Another snippet of my debut title "O Child of the Cosmos" can be found here.
With that comes a busy weekend with another publisher contacted (gulp!) and a literary agent approached for representation.
#Irishauthor #publishing #cosmos #space #childrensbooks #science #STEM #astronomy #youngreaders
With that comes a busy weekend with another publisher contacted (gulp!) and a literary agent approached for representation.
#Irishauthor #publishing #cosmos #space #childrensbooks #science #STEM #astronomy #youngreaders
My book "O Child of the Cosmos" is drafted & in the hands of 3 publishers.
*gulp*
In the meantime, I have created a blog about my book:
ochildofthecosmos.wordpress.com/2025/05/29/s...
#firsttimeauthor #astronomy #science #cosmos #childrensbook #books #booksforkids #earlyreaders
*gulp*
In the meantime, I have created a blog about my book:
ochildofthecosmos.wordpress.com/2025/05/29/s...
#firsttimeauthor #astronomy #science #cosmos #childrensbook #books #booksforkids #earlyreaders
Sneak preview of “O Child of the Cosmos”
Despite it still in a draft form, I’m happy to share a snippet of the book. You carry the stars in your body and mind,A child of the cosmos—curious and kind. For in all this vastness, from pl…
ochildofthecosmos.wordpress.com
May 29, 2025 at 10:02 PM
My book "O Child of the Cosmos" is drafted & in the hands of 3 publishers.
*gulp*
In the meantime, I have created a blog about my book:
ochildofthecosmos.wordpress.com/2025/05/29/s...
#firsttimeauthor #astronomy #science #cosmos #childrensbook #books #booksforkids #earlyreaders
*gulp*
In the meantime, I have created a blog about my book:
ochildofthecosmos.wordpress.com/2025/05/29/s...
#firsttimeauthor #astronomy #science #cosmos #childrensbook #books #booksforkids #earlyreaders