Some ideas deserve more than imagination. They deserve to be brought to life.

Oh, How You Sparkle! began as an inspired moment in a hospital room on the night my granddaughter was born. From that single spark grew a complete publishing initiative encompassing creative direction, illustration, publishing, manufacturing, and launch.

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PROJECT SNAPSHOT

ROLE

Vision • Creative Direction • Product Development

SCOPE

Story Development • Brand Identity • Illustration Direction • Publishing • Manufacturing • Distribution • Launch Strategy

TIMELINE

2025-2026

KEY OUTCOMES

Kirkus Reviews “Get It!” Recommendation • Retail & Hospital Gift Shop Placement • Public Author Events

THE INITIATIVE

I conceived, wrote, designed, developed, and brought the project to market—overseeing every aspect of the work from creative direction and product development through publishing, manufacturing, distribution, and launch. The illustrations were created in close collaboration with illustrator Lena Bardy, whose artistry helped bring the story to life. The finished book earned a Kirkus Reviews "Get It!" recommendation and secured placement in hospital gift shops and specialty retail, demonstrating how thoughtful execution can transform a meaningful idea into a product with lasting impact.

LASTING IMPACT

The initiative became the launch point for the Kiki Ollie brand, establishing a repeatable publishing framework—from creative development and product design to manufacturing, distribution, and brand identity—that now supports a growing collection of children's keepsakes.

Every meaningful initiative begins with an inspired moment. Its impact depends on the many thoughtful decisions that bring it to life.