Answers to questions about my book.

Q: Beautiful artwork. Did you do all of the illustrations ?
A: I did most and my mother, Diane Wright (of St.Georges, Utah) was my co-illustrator. She is a extremely talented artist and I was fortunate to have inherited her genes and work ethic.

Q: How did you get interested in caterpillars and butterflies ?
A: We first spotted a Black Swallowtail butterfly in the herb garden. A few days later there were tiny caterpillars munching on some of the plants. Instead of reaching for bugspray we researched the science of butterflies known as Lepidoptera. 

Q: What's my secret dream for my book ?
A: I hope that it will entertain, inspire, and be a fun learning experience for everyone. I have recently heard that is is currently being used as a learning source in church and youth outreach programs.

Q: Where did you and Maddison do most of your research ?
A: Internet, local nurseries, Panhandle Butterfly House (Navarre,FL).

Q: Do butterflies bite ?
A: No, they do not. Maddison (3yrs. old) takes them out of the cage by gently cupping her hands around them. They walk down her tiny fingers to a plant where the butterfly will sit before flying away. To quote Maddison, "They tickle me!".

Q: How come you see more butterflies on sunny days ?
A: Butterflies love the sun and use their wings to warm their body temperature. On cold days most will not fly at all. 

Q: What do caterpillars eat ?
A:Different types of caterpillars prefer different kind of plant leaves.

Q: What do butterflies eat ?
A: Most drink plant nectar and some also feed on pollen.

Q: How long did it take you to write the book ?
A: To write and illustrate took about 9 months. 

Q: Biggest writing challenge so far ? 
A: Learning how to communicate and work with a publisher. Writing and communicating with children is not near as technical.

Q: Is this your first book ?
A: Well, technically this is my 2nd.
Without my approval the publisher sent the 1st book to the printer and released info about the book to the on-line booksellers. I got the review copy from the printer and immediately halted everything and went back to the drawing board. The correct book has 56 pages.

Q: Are you planning any more books ?
A: Yes, with 4 more grandkids I've got plenty of material.

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