I’m a self-taught author and illustrator, working from a home filled with books, paper, and quiet ideas.

My debut picture book, Please Cloud, Don’t Cry, began on an autumn walk in 2018, when our then six-year-old neurodivergent daughter who rarely used her own words  looked up at the sky and said something that stayed with me. That moment grew into a lyrical story about moods, weather, and the quiet magic of listening.

My creative work is inspired by the soft wildness of everyday life, a sky change, a scribbled sentence, a flash of colour in a hedgerow. I use gouache, painted paper, digital art and a little chaos to bring emotion and movement into my illustrations.

I’m currently working on multiple children’s books that combine storytelling with sensory gentleness, emotional depth, and a touch of whimsy.

If you’d like to get in touch, please use the contact page or email me directly at [email protected]

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Still coming down from the clouds… ☁️ 

Yesterday was a truly special day celebrating the launch of Please Cloud, Don’t Cry in the most perfect location @thelittlebookshops with family and friends. Thank you also to @candys_cupcakes for the most beautiful (and delicious!) cupcakes.

A day I won’t forget. ☁️📖💛

And tomorrow the book is officially out in the world. 🌿✨One more sleep!
It’s been raining all day, but this has been the brightest part of my day. Pre-orders, packed with love. 💛 ☁️ Eternally grateful
It’s not every day you find a cloud you can actually wear! ☁️ Not everyday attire, but something set aside for an upcoming special day. 🥂🧁📖🎉 

For now, I’ll just smile every time I walk past it. More soon. ☁️✨ @joanieclothing