Well, The Big Round Frog Returns has been uploaded to the printer. I have ordered a sample copy to look for errors or areas that need touching up. Fingers crossed that it will be right the first time around!
More soon, once I get my copy.
Mike

Sneak Peak

Here is a sneak peak at one of the pages from the new "Frog" book. The illustrations may be tweaked a bit before publication, but this is pretty close to the final look.
More to come as I get the book wrapped up!

Yet another very long stretch between updates. Seems like a trend. I have some good news however. I have received several more finished art pages for the storybook "Welcome, Welcome!".
Still no real ETA on it's publication though. Sigh. I know, I know.

On a more positive note, I have begun to illustrate the sequel to "The Big Round Frog: A Cautionary Tale In Verse".
I'm pretty excited about wrapping this one up and releasing it so watch this space for sneak peaks and release details. Who knows, maybe I can have it ready for the Sioux Lookout Blueberry Festival this summer!
For now, I'll leave you with the prologue to the new "As Yet Untitled" Frog book, just to whet your appetite...

Prologue
You may recall that in a bog
There lived a very Big Round Frog

Whose trick it was to sit quite still
So all the bugs thought he was ill

But really it was just a trap
And so he ate them, thwap thwap thwap!

Which brings our story up to date
But don't go yet, just hold on...wait!

There's more to Frog-ish life you know
So hold on tight 'cause here we go!

So there you have it. Want to leave a comment? Please feel free!
Till next time
Mike

Yikes! two posts in the same month....that just might be a record. Hope summer is treating everyone well, just wanted to post a few of the color illustrations that I've received from Mr. Shawn Richter.
We're getting there...!
More updates soon....
Mike

I can't believe it's been 10 months since my last update. Suffice it to say that since my last post the writing has taken a back seat to other events in my life (such as recently buying a house), but the hiatus is over. I have just received a few pages of artwork from the illustrator of my next book, "Welcome! Welcome!" and I must say, I am pretty excited! Take a peek below to see the first few pages as illustrated by Shawn Richter. Shawn is in the process of coloring the artwork. Once this is done we can look at getting it published and available to the public. Keep checking back for updates!

Sigh...Another summer has come and gone. Sad to see it go! It was a great summer, and I enjoyed seeing so many folks at the local trade and craft show this year, hopefully I'll have a table next year as well.
A new book is in the works, and this time I'll be teaming with a wonderful local artist who will be tackling all of the illustration duties. I've seen a few roughs so far and I must admit, I'm pretty excited to get this one printed up. The artists name is Shawn Richter, and you can see some of his other comic related projects at http://www.wonderealm.tk/ . Our collaboration will be titled "Welcome, Welcome!" and should be available sometime in the new year!
On a side note, I've been uploading photos to an online gallery. Photography is another love of mine, so I hope that you'll take the time to pop over to my gallery at http://mnlawrence.zenfolio.com/ and take a peek.
Well, enough for now...thanks for stopping by!
Mike Lawrence

It's Available!

Well, it's official. "Something About The New Kid" is released and available for purchase.
Check it out at http://www.lulu.com/content/825170 .
If you enjoy the book, don't forget to leave a review or rating on the purchase page!
Oh, and Happy Canada Day everyone!

Mike