SO delighted was Cowdenbeath author, Elaine Green, with the launch of her new children’s book on Saturday that she is running a competition for local youngsters.
She held the launch of ‘The Sock In Search Of His Soul’ at the library in the town and families went along to find out more about her story.
Elaine said: “It was great to have the support of local people and of course the Cowdenbeath library, which was always my favourite place to visit as a child with my passion and love for books, especially the illustrations, hence the reason that I am now after many other creative ventures.
“The time was right to follow my long-term dream of being an illustrator and author of my very own books and it was a very special moment to be able to launch The Sock In Search of His Soul.”
She added: “I have been studying over the past six years many design disciplines, such as ‘art & design’, ‘graphic design’, as well as ‘jewellery and metalwork’, all of which were studied at Fife College.
“After gaining the relevant qualifications I applied to study a degree in illustration at Edinburgh College of Art and have successfully completed my third year and will embark on my fourth year in September and fingers crossed will graduate in May 2026.
"The Sock In Search Of His Soul is my first self published book and I have another five books in the pipeline. I am also set to open my own home open studio.
"By the end of June this will be a base where the general public can view and purchase my jewellery designs and art work alongside my books.
"The books and illustration work are also available from my illustration website www.bumble-g.com."
To launch the new book Elaine is running a competition open to local children aged 5 to10 years.
She is tasking them with designing a sock character and one lucky winner will have their illustration brought to life in the follow-up book.
Full details and how to enter can be found by visiting her website.
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