Research is always a very necessary part of my process because all of my books to this point have been historical. Time spent in the library adds to …

- Floyd Cooper

In my journey to becoming an artist who writes, I tend to start my idea process with simple, concrete messages that relate to what kids may be experi…

- Floyd Cooper

My "mission", if you can call it that, is to connect with my readers on an emotional level and have them come away with a stronger impression of the …

- Floyd Cooper

The approach to "building" a story with words and phrases is no different than "building" a painting with brushes and pigments.

- Floyd Cooper

I try to use models at least for the main characters because of the nature of my art. I tend to focus on the humanity of my subjects, the details of …

- Floyd Cooper

I will always be an artist first. I see my writing as an extension of my illustrating.

- Floyd Cooper

My method is subtraction. I use erasers to make the images in my paintings. You really have to see it to fully get it, but it is basically erasing sh…

- Floyd Cooper

I like people. Humanity. My family is a part of my work. They contribute throughout the process with critiques, advice, opinions, etc.

- Floyd Cooper

My advice to writers is: READ! A lot. Then read some more. read, read, read, read!

- Floyd Cooper