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About Me
Before writing for children, I inspected pantyhose, taught English in Taiwan, worked for a Russian comedian and travelled the world as a tour director. Born in America, I now live in Yorkshire where I have developed an insatiable appetite for Fat Rascals. When not writing, I pay psychics to tell me how successful I’ll be (and munch on Fat Rascals, of course!). I'm represented by Kathleen Rushall of Marsal Lyon Literary Agency. You can learn more about me at: www.rebeccacolbybooks.com
What are you working on at the moment?
Picture books, picture books and more picture books, although I seem to buy far more of them than I write......
My debut picture book, IT'S RAINING BATS AND FROGS, will be published by Feiwel and Friends, an imprint of Macmillan US, in 2015.
If you had to recommend just one children's book you've read in the last year, what would it be?
Whoa! Way too difficult! Some of my favourite picture book writers are Jeanne Willis, Kelly DiPucchio, Tammi Sauer, and newly published British SCBWI member Clare Bell. And I love anything illustrated by Korky Paul. One of my favorite PBs to come out this year was Corey Rosen Schwartz's fractured fairy tale in verse, THE THREE NINJA PIGS.
What is the most important thing you learned about writing or illustrating this year?
Perseverance and patience! Because if you persevere, you will make it. And once you make it and sell that first book, you need to be patient because it could be another two or three years before you see it in print.

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Rebecca Colby updated their profile
Mar 28
Rebecca Colby commented on Maureen Lynas's event 'A Scrawlcrawl in York'
"Can't make this one--sorry Maureen and all!"
Jan 9
Sally Bee Booth left a comment for Rebecca Colby
"Thankyou!  I loved the workshop, it's so exciting and challenging to be learning new things and looking at old things in new ways!  Hope to see you at another event soon x"
Jul 22, 2012
Swapna Haddow left a comment for Rebecca Colby
"Thanks so much! :-)"
Jul 22, 2012
Marie-Claire Imam-Gutierrez left a comment for Rebecca Colby
"Rebecca, Thanks for the information. I will ask Maureen about the Middlesborough face to face group when she's a little better - it's an hour away from me but closer that York. I have been contacted by a few people today and, after writing…"
Jul 14, 2012
Rebecca Colby commented on Maureen Lynas's event 'Summer Social and Scrawlcrawl in York'
"I'm afraid I won't be able to attend either. We're on holiday in Holland then. Hope you all have an inspiring and productive day!"
May 4, 2012
Kathryn Finelli left a comment for Rebecca Colby
"Hi Rebecca, Yes, I remembered that you had family visiting and assumed you were off to enjoy them. I would love to get together sometime before the next SCBWI event, perhaps have coffee and do our own informal 'critique' session.  I…"
Apr 15, 2012
Rebecca Colby commented on Maureen Lynas's event 'Professional Series North East - Steve Hartley on Character.'
"If there is still availability, I'll attend in the afternoon for Steve Hartley's workship and make it a day out in York for my parents who will be visiting from the States then."
Mar 2, 2012
Rebecca Colby commented on Maureen Lynas's event 'Beginnings in York'
"Unfortunately, I'm working that day at the library. Drat. Have fun all!"
Jan 21, 2012
Rebecca Colby commented on Maureen Lynas's event 'York Workshop - The Hero's Journey'
"Sorry for taking so long to reply. If there are still places, I will be there after all. Husband has negotiated cycling races for him in exchange for extra writing days out for me. :)"
Nov 2, 2011
Rebecca Colby commented on Maureen Lynas's event 'Middlesbrough Critique Group'
"Sounds like fun! Can we play some writing games in York sometime?"
Oct 15, 2011
Swapna Haddow left a comment for Rebecca Colby
"Lovely to hear from you and well done on 'dirty bear'! :-)"
Oct 14, 2011
Helen Bonney left a comment for Rebecca Colby
"Well done on your 'Dirty Bear' Editor's Choice Rebecca and also for being Choice of the day on Sunday 9th Oct. Loved both stories. Worried about you and 'dirt' though!!!! Helen x"
Oct 12, 2011
Anita Loughrey left a comment for Rebecca Colby
"I have enjoyed every minute of it. Thank you for ning-mobbing me :)"
Oct 1, 2011
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At 21:55 on July 22, 2012, Sally Bee Booth said…

Thankyou!  I loved the workshop, it's so exciting and challenging to be learning new things and looking at old things in new ways!  Hope to see you at another event soon x

At 20:46 on July 22, 2012, Swapna Haddow said…
Thanks so much! :-)
At 18:41 on July 14, 2012, Marie-Claire Imam-Gutierrez said…

Rebecca, Thanks for the information. I will ask Maureen about the Middlesborough face to face group when she's a little better - it's an hour away from me but closer that York. I have been contacted by a few people today and, after writing for five years without such contact, it's lovely! Hope to see you soon, MC

At 8:07 on April 15, 2012, Kathryn Finelli said…

Hi Rebecca, Yes, I remembered that you had family visiting and assumed you were off to enjoy them. I would love to get together sometime before the next SCBWI event, perhaps have coffee and do our own informal 'critique' session.  I discovered that Morag is from Knaresborough and interested in a get together sometime. Thanks so much for the warm welcome, I did enjoy learning all about our personality styles and have come away with inspiration and motivation!

At 19:42 on October 14, 2011, Swapna Haddow said…
Lovely to hear from you and well done on 'dirty bear'! :-)
At 13:22 on October 12, 2011, Helen Bonney said…

Well done on your 'Dirty Bear' Editor's Choice Rebecca and also for being Choice of the day on Sunday 9th Oct. Loved both stories. Worried about you and 'dirt' though!!!!

Helen x

At 12:04 on October 1, 2011, Anita Loughrey said…
I have enjoyed every minute of it. Thank you for ning-mobbing me :)
At 22:06 on September 30, 2011, Catriona Tippin said…
Thank you! See you in Nov!
At 20:31 on September 30, 2011, Maureen Lynas said…
Thank you :) So relieved people joined in!
At 21:14 on September 29, 2011, Maureen Lynas said…
Thank you :)

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