About Mother Wilson

Who is Mother Wilson?

I am a published picture book writer and illustrator currently living in Dallas with my two fur babies, Sparky and Daisy. Although some people call me Mother Wilson, my real name is Barbara Evertz Wilson.

These are interesting tidbits but I suspect it’s not what you want to know.

My mission is to help writers maintain their love of the craft – despite the roller coaster involved in being a published author. I do it because I enjoy it and life is too short to not do what you love.

Here’s a summary of my qualifications:

I have worked on the back side of publishing for more than 20 years.
I have three published pictures books, one of which I illustrated. Check them out! SUE'S SHOE, SMALL ENOUGH TALL ENOUGH, and WHOSE SHOE?
I served as executive director of a small publishing company specializing in picture books and educational materials.
I am a manager and editor at FreshFiction.com, a major book promotion web site.
I am a personal assistant to Jade Lee/Kathy Lyons, a USA Today bestselling author.
I have coached authors of children’s books for more than five years.
I worked as a marketing director for schools and universities in London, England.
I was a features editor and graphic designer for a large metropolitan newspaper.
I taught non-native speakers of English to communicate using proper vocabulary and grammar. I am a dual US-UK citizen and I speak and write American English, along with British, Australian and Kiwi dialects.
I have a B. A. and M. S. in Speech Communication.

Let me know if you have any questions. Please use the contact form here.

Sparky

Daisy

Who is Mother Wilson?

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