Cindy Vanous

My love for books has always lived in my heart. Some of my happiest childhood memories involve getting lost in a story and forgetting about the world around me for a little while. Being an author is one part of who I am. The other part is sharing the same stories I loved as a child. For years, I wanted a place where people could walk in and feel what my childhood felt like all those years ago. I wasn't sure that dream would ever come true. Honestly, I thought it was years away. Whenever I...

I have been so humbled by the people I’ve met and the ones who have followed me along this author journey, so I wanted to do a little something for you. I have an upcoming Vintage Christmas Collectibles Coloring Book , created from my own collection of 1950s Christmas pieces and illustrated by the amazing artist William “Bubba” Flint. This is my first coloring book, and I’m truly excited about it. I’ve held onto these pieces of Christmas for a long time, never thinking they would one day...

If you’re reading this, you’re part of a small group of people who have been following my writing journey as it unfolds. Because of that, I wanted to share something here before I talk about it publicly anywhere else. I recently created my own publishing company. The name for my company fits my brand perfectly - Little Doorknob Publishing . It reminds me of something that might come from the book Alice in Wonderland. And saying this out loud still feels a little strange... but in a really...