​Fredward and Jimothy are a pair of beatboxing maniacs.
They like to beatbox after waking up. 
They like to beatbox while brushing their teeth. 
They like to beatbox while scarfing pancakes.
It's really quite a treat. 
​They like to beatbox on the way to school. 
They like to beatbox during spelling. 
They like to beatbox from the hallway. 
It's really quite compelling.
They like to beatbox while eating lunch.
They like to beatbox during art. 
They like to beatbox in the principal's office.
Their beats come from the heart. 
They like to beatbox in detention. 
They like to beatbox on the way home.
They like to beatbox during snack time. 
They have sick beat syndrome!
They like to beatbox instead of doing homework. 
They like to beatbox and play with toys.
They like to beatbox while standing in the corner. 
They're quite the pair of beatboxing boys!
They like to beatbox while eating pizza. 
They like to beatbox while taking a bath. 
They like to beatbox and put on jammies.
Is there anything wrong with that?
There's only one time they don't like to beatbox...
Oh, wait. Never mind. 
They even like to beatbox in their sleep!

We’re just a few short days out from the release of my first official book — The Invasion of the Gobble Varmint, pre-order your copy here — and I’m super excited to finally see my writing brought to life! 

I’ve spent the past few days digging through old files and reflecting on the journey I’ve been on to release this first title, and yesterday I stumbled across the first concept drawings I ever did for three of the main characters in my book: Dani, Papa Loa, and the Gobble Varmint. 

I wanted to share them here, as they instantly brought me back to the first thoughts that popped into my head for this story, it had to be around 2016-2017. And it’s wild to think about how different my life is now compared to then. If I could go back and tell myself that this moment is finally here, and I’m actually publishing the book, I bet I wouldn’t believe me. It still feels a bit unbelievable, to be honest. 

Anyway, here’s what I first thought these three characters should look like. Once you’ve read the book, let me know below — how did you envision the characters? I’d love to hear your thoughts. 

Stay safe out there, and look out for monsters!