While selling chocolate in New England, Rob had the idea of starting a children’s picture book publishing company. Learning everything from the ground up, he founded Ripple Grove Press, which went on to publish award-winning and starred reviewed books. After reading hundreds of picture books and thousands of submissions, Rob began writing his own stories. His work has been published by Simon & Schuster, Sasquatch / Little Bigfoot, and Blue Star Press, and he has collaborated with Patagonia on their first two picture books as both author and developmental editor.
Rob served on the Board of the Independent Book Publishers Association and has a Certificate of Public Librarianship from the Vermont Department of Libraries. He is a picture book consultant and has ghostwritten picture books that went onto publishing success. Rob has given lectures on publishing and has been on discussion panels with SCBWI. He facilitates a workshop titled “Naturally Distracted,” about ADHD and creative writing. He is an Editor-at-Large at Wayfarer Magazine and was honored to serve as Poet Laureate of Shelburne, Vermont, the town he calls home.
Rob is a Literary Manager backed by Martin Literary Management.
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Testimonials
“Rob is a terrific, supportive counselor for anyone inspired to navigate the world of writing a children’s book. I worked with Rob for many months in turning the idea of my first book into a manuscript, one that is now going to be published. I trusted him for guidance on edits and on the publishing process, and he respected my voice and priorities. He’s got a great way about him, on top of his own extensive success in writing and experience in publishing. He is excited about my success, which says a lot about him. I highly recommend working with Rob.” – Ben Feller, former chief White House Correspondent for The Associated Press.
“Rob not only has detailed knowledge of the children’s book market and the process to publish a children’s book. He also has great respect for quality and passion for that magic something that makes a book wonderful. I’ve appreciated his collaboration and brainstorming as well as his writing and editing. Rob is a wonderful shepherd for any children’s book.” – Karla Olson, publisher, Patagonia
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