"Justin is endlessly creative, collaborative, and upbeat. I am constantly impressed by his skill at finding the heart of a story and telling it with the most succinct and energetic language. He is a storyteller who excels at imagining the visual narrative and supporting it with the just the right words. Justin is well attuned to his inner child, enabling him to tell stories that kids will be eager to read again and again. At every turn, Justin seeks to make his books the best they can be, trusting the illustrator to build off of his vision to create a real masterpiece. He is thoughtful, clever, and kind—a dream!"

Justin is just the person you need on your writing journey. His feedback and advice about absolutely everything publishing-related is invaluable. He’s one of those people who gives genuine advice and roots for you every step of the way. PBChat was the first step in my journey—Justin went above and beyond through his informative webinars with industry professionals and mentee showcase."

"Justin writes like a writer but thinks like an illustrator. He sees the visual, he feels the sight gag, he generously leaves space for the illustrator to add to the story rather than having to spell everything out. He gets the rhythm of the story, the pacing of the page turns. In short, he writes stories that illustrators want to work on. As an illustrator, you want to know the character when you read a story the first time, not be told who they are. Justin does that."

"Justin is a fount of creative energy and industry knowledge. His enthusiasm is a gift he gladly shares with other writers. I was so happy to get feedback from him on my picture book pitch for the editorial showcase that resulted in my getting an agent and a debut book deal. Highly recommended!"