Sookie O'Neill Writer and Illustrator

11/19/2025

01/20/2025

Dragons, I decide, are far easier to wrangle than my current avalanche of projects. At least with dragons, you know where you stand – usually somewhere between "about to be barbecued" and "definitely about to be barbecued."

Here I sit, surrounded by the creative chaos of my own making: two manuscripts sprawl across my desk like lazy cats claiming territory, their plots intertwining in my head despite belonging to completely different worlds. To my left, a small army of half-finished needle-felted creatures watches me with their beady eyes, silently judging my productivity. The newest one, a lopsided squirrel, seems particularly accusatory.

Paint brushes stand at attention in their jar, waiting for their next deployment onto canvas, while my teaching notes for the upcoming needle felting class play hide-and-seek beneath the rough drafts and reference sketches. I swear the papers multiply when I'm not looking. Maybe they've learned that trick from the dragons.

Ah well, they say creative minds never rest. Mine certainly hasn't gotten the memo about taking breaks or, heaven forbid, focusing on one project at a time. But soon – soon! – I'll have an excerpt ready to share with the world. Assuming, of course, my felted menagerie doesn't stage a revolt first.

09/25/2024

I just discovered that my link to this page was the same as my art page. I have changed the link today! I have most of the first part of a new novel drafted and will share some excerpts soon. It is called Guardian of the Worlds.

05/18/2023

I have finally published my children's book on Amazon Kindle. If you have a Kindle Unlimited account you are able to download the book for free. Please leave a review if you like the story :)

"The Wizard's Rules" is a beautifully illustrated storybook that's perfect for children ages 2-6. This magical adventure is both entertaining and educational, taking young readers on a journey filled with excitement, wonder, and valuable life lessons. Join Zoe, Leon, and Mo as they lear...

04/14/2023

The sun sets low in the western sky,
Painting the clouds with a fiery dye.
The birds fly home to their cozy nests,
And the world prepares for a night of rest.
As the darkness creeps in and the stars appear,
We bid farewell to the day with a cheer.
The moon rises high and casts its light,
On the creatures that roam in the dead of night.
The crickets chirp and the owls hoot,
While the bats flit around in pursuit.
The night is alive with a different kind of sound,
As the creatures of the dark come out to astound.
The air is cool and the breeze is light,
As the world sleeps through the silent night.
But some stay awake to enjoy the view,
Of the starry sky and the moon so new.
As the night wears on and the hours fly by,
The world slowly wakes up with a sigh.
The sun rises again to start a new day,
And we all rise with it, ready to play.
So let us embrace the beauty of the night,
And marvel at the wonders that come to light.
For the night is a world of its own,
A magical place that we should all have known.

03/29/2023

I have to apologize to everyone for getting multiple messages about added photos. I had no idea this was happening! I think that I am finished re-painting now. There is a cover image coming and some small ones for the inside of the front of the book but that will be all. 😝