Reading at Magnolia Stables
I’ll be reading an excerpt from one of my books at the local Magnolia Stables Sunday August 24, 2025 at 11:00am. For a small $5 fee you can interact with the horses! Continue reading Reading at Magnolia Stables
Author: iantm_books
Daddy + Author + Illustrator. https://www.iantm.com/books #kidlit #scbwi #writingcommunity #turtlewriters #artist #dadlife #whereallthelittlethingslive.
New book in the works…
Raquel raccoon was born different. Forbidden to leave the den, she sneaks out during the day to learn all she can about the world of tall-walkers and bark-beasts, until her curiosity lands her in an unfamiliar world. Finn and his Boy live a quiet life together out in the countryside, until a tragedy tears their … Continue reading New book in the works…
July 16 – August 19, 2023: New work exhibition at the Creal Microgallery
If you’re in the Ann Arbor area, stop by the Creal Microgallery from July 16 – August 19, 2023 to see my new illustration work. View other exhibitions at the Creal Microgallery Read more about microgalleries Read the news announcement at Stamps.umich.edu Continue reading July 16 – August 19, 2023: New work exhibition at the Creal Microgallery
Saturday, July 15, 2023: Plymouth District Library Local Author Fair
Come see me and a host of other authors at the lovely downtown Plymouth District Library! https://plymouth.librarycalendar.com/event/local-childrens-author-fair Continue reading Saturday, July 15, 2023: Plymouth District Library Local Author Fair
KickstART Author & Books Festival
Saturday, June 3, 2023 10a – 7pm The Farmington Author & Book Festival (FAB) is a collaboration between KickstART Farmington and the Farmington Community Library. The FAB festival will debut June 3, 2023, from 10 am until 7 pm, during Art on the Grand (which generally attracts over 40,000 visitors) in downtown Farmington and will … Continue reading KickstART Author & Books Festival
Northville Local Author Fair
Saturday, May 20, 2023 2p – 4p 212 W Cady St, Northville, MI 48167 https://northvillelibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/local-author-fair-2023/ Continue reading Northville Local Author Fair
Zōsan Second Edition: Now in Production!
I wrote and illustrated Zōsan in 2015, opting to raise the money for printing on Kickstarter. I had specific ideals of printing using offset printing methods, rather than digital. There’s also a full length audiobook complete with music and sound design, and a full letterpress-printed edition of Zōsan as a keepsake. I was extremely … Continue reading Zōsan Second Edition: Now in Production!
Sunday 3/19 10-5: Leon & Lulu Books and Author
Join myself and a host of other local authors in this fabulous shop in Clawson, MI! 10% of Sales Benefit the Oakland Literacy Council! Continue reading Sunday 3/19 10-5: Leon & Lulu Books and Author
Upcoming Events 11/12 & 11/13 — Christmas in Clawson + Leon & Lulu!
Yes, Halloween is over and Thanksgiving is right around the corner. And that means Christmas isn’t very far behind. So if you’re looking for fun places to shop this coming weekend come to Clawson! Christmas in Clawson, Saturday 11/12 9-5 This event is coming back after a 3-year hiatus! Come stroll around Clawson high school, … Continue reading Upcoming Events 11/12 & 11/13 — Christmas in Clawson + Leon & Lulu!
Zōsan, 2nd Edition
After I finished my third book, Where All the Little Things Live I realized I had learned a lot. My writing improved, weeding out words and sentences. I’d learned how to render light sources better in the illustrations and how to be more subtle using the spot colors. And I’d settled on a layout style … Continue reading Zōsan, 2nd Edition