Sunday, January 30, 2011

Debbie Ridpath Ohi: Happy Endings

Debbie Ohi is a SCBWI Success Story - I saw her earlier in the conference, and we arranged to meet during the autograph party so she could share her experience:



(The SCBWI Illustrator Mentees Blog she mentioned is here.)

Congratulations Debbie - your journey so far is exciting, and we can't wait to hear (and see) the great things you'll be doing!

Namaste,
Lee
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15 comments:

  1. Debbie Ridpath OhiJanuary 30, 2011 at 1:39 PM

    Thanks for the interview, Lee!

    And AUUUUGH I found out that I totally mispronounced Laurent's name!!! I hope he forgives me by the time I meet him for the first time tomorrow. Or HEY, maybe he won't find out about this video (fingers crossed).

    Also, I accidentally covered up my friend Beckett's URL while I was holding up the sign: her URL is http://artbeco.com

    THANK YOU, LEE!

    Debbie

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  2. alvinalingJanuary 30, 2011 at 1:44 PM

    Great interview, great story!! Love your energy, Debbie.

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  3. AnonymousJanuary 30, 2011 at 2:42 PM

    Wow Debbie! I knew you had a lot of energy, but it's nice to SEE it!

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  4. UnknownJanuary 30, 2011 at 3:22 PM

    *laugh* Ah Debbie, it's been too long since I've seen you jump up and down...Must find a way to fix that..

    And that's a FAB video my dear.

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  5. rilla jaggiaJanuary 30, 2011 at 4:49 PM

    Hey Pardner,
    Love the Show and Tell! Can't wait to see you again!

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  6. Christina FarleyJanuary 30, 2011 at 4:51 PM

    You are so cute Debbie. Love it!

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  7. AnonymousJanuary 30, 2011 at 11:31 PM

    Debbie: I've known of you since the wonderful days spent reading your Inkspot online writer's journal. You've been a kind and giving colleague since Day One. But finally. Oh finally. I have never had the pleasure to see you turn into a real live action figure! Thank you, Lee Wind, for sharing this hysterical interview with the incredibly cool, calm and collected Debbie Ohi! Congratulations on all your success. Enjoy meeting and working with your new editors and oy vey, Michael Ian Black! We knew you when!

    xoxox Pamela Ross

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  8. StasiaJanuary 31, 2011 at 9:53 AM

    Great interview, Lee! Was great to meet you in person the weekend, Debbie, after following your Tweets. Love a good SCBWI success story, too!

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  9. AnonymousFebruary 1, 2011 at 2:05 PM

    Debbie! You are exactly as I imagined from your tweets and your work - but I canNOT believe you never considered yourself an artist before. That's a riot! I love your work! Congrats on all your good STUFF! I so wish I could've been there last weekend. Sniff.

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  10. Loni EdwardsFebruary 2, 2011 at 3:13 PM

    Debbie, you are fantastic! What an inspiration! I hope to someday come to one of these conferences to meet you and the other great people involved with SCBWI. Great energy. Loved the props :)

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  11. Susan Kaye QuinnFebruary 3, 2011 at 6:20 AM

    LOL! Debbie! I remember meeting you shortly before you found out about the awards, and it's SO COOL to see all the success you keep having. YOU DESERVE IT! Thanks (and to Lee too) for sharing your joy with us!!

    And YES, everyone should go to an SCBWI conference! :)

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  12. KATIA WISHFebruary 3, 2011 at 6:53 AM

    Debbie,
    You are a walking ad for the conference! It was so fun to meet you and your excitement is contagious!

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  13. Jennifer FiddesFebruary 3, 2011 at 7:09 AM

    I loved the props as well. Great interview and I wish I had your energy(not sure there is enough coffee in the world). The pictures from Simon and Schuster on your Facebook were awesome to see as well.

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  14. UnknownFebruary 3, 2011 at 11:44 AM

    So good to hear your success story. Way to go, Debbie! I too am a longtime fan from Inkspot.

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  15. Laia JufresaFebruary 3, 2011 at 7:14 PM

    Wow Debbie, your story is amazing!! Congratulations!!

    And I'm glad to see you again, Lee, we met at the LA retreat :)

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