I'm proud to announce my debut picture book, Who Will? Will You? was published by Blue Whale Press in August 2019. Blue Whale Press is a small company from Texas, and they are wonderful to work with. The illustrator for the book is the awesomely talented Milanka Reardon. Her illustrations are perfect and so much more than I ever could have imagined. Links to buy Who Will? Will You?: Amazon.com Booktopia "Reardon’s realistic pastel-and-ink illustrations, populated with humans with a variety of skin tones, do an excellent job of hiding the identity of the pup and showing the adults’ shocked expressions. Hoppe uses clever science-related questions (“Does the pup have super-cool senses to help find its food?”) to encourage readers to guess the animal’s identity and to think about how different animals share similar qualities. A beautifully illustrated tale that’s sure to appeal to animal lovers and budding environmentalists.” —Kirkus Reviews “A fun, unexpected conclusion teaches kids not only about shore life, but about what makes a welcoming home for a stray. Kids who love beaches and parents who love thought-provoking messages will find “Who Will? Will You?” engrossing and fun.” —Diane Donovan, Sr. Reviewer, Midwest Book Review Check out the Journal section of this site to see a list, with links, of all the interviews I've done for this book.
NEW! Blue Whale Press and Clear Fork Publishing have joined forces, and Who Will? Will You? is available through them.
I have a few more completed stories, looking for a home, and I've got several ideas I'm working on at the moment. I am currently seeking an agent, and have several manuscripts on submission.
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MY Photography
If you'd like to purchase my photography, you can do so from the Home page on this website. It'll take you to my shop at Fine Art America. You can get my images on pretty much anything, shipped to you.
If you're in Rochester, MN check out Gallery24. Gallery 24 is a local non-profit art gallery. It's run by the artists and we have classes and free exhibitions in addition to beautiful art.
I take primarily nature photos. I love to focus on the macro scale - focusing on the small parts of nature like insects and flower petals. Here are some of my favorites.
If you're in Rochester, MN check out Gallery24. Gallery 24 is a local non-profit art gallery. It's run by the artists and we have classes and free exhibitions in addition to beautiful art.
I take primarily nature photos. I love to focus on the macro scale - focusing on the small parts of nature like insects and flower petals. Here are some of my favorites.
My wall at Gallery24.
I also love taking pictures of abandoned and/or old structures. The photos below are some of my favorites.