Monique J. Mortimer

Writer and illustrator of children's books. DM for enquiries 📨. See my Instagram page @ m_creates_ for all my illustrations.

[Monique J. Mortimer @MJ_Writes_]

What I wouldn't do to #achieve the impossible
To reach out and grasp it with both hands
To pull it close and not let go
But I can't
Not yet
#vss365

[Monique J. Mortimer @MJ_Writes_]

@ayisi_yaw Haha, thanks. I think 😅

[Monique J. Mortimer @MJ_Writes_]

#endless nights spent #snuggling the idea of you

The feel of your hand in mine
The hardness of you nestled against me

Promises of pleasure to come
Endless torture of love I've been denied

#vss365

[Monique J. Mortimer @MJ_Writes_]

@lingeringbeyond Thank you 🌼❤️

[Monique J. Mortimer @MJ_Writes_]

@derickijohnson ❤️❤️❤️

[Monique J. Mortimer @MJ_Writes_]

@BokkasamSeema Thank you 🤗

[Monique J. Mortimer @MJ_Writes_]

We sit by #candlelight
Together
Yet alone

My brain thinks of a thousand little things to say
But nothing leaves my lips
I watch you
The shadow that dances across your face

By candlelight
I sit and wait for you to leave
For I can't bring myself to ask you to stay
#vss365

[Monique J. Mortimer @MJ_Writes_]

She plopped to the bottom of the pond like a forgotten penny in a wishing well

This is where she hoped to remain

Far from those who seek to destroy

Her joy
Her laughter
And her light
#vss365 #plop

[Monique J. Mortimer @MJ_Writes_]

Hi there,
Been a while since posting on here. I've been busy illustrating children's books.

If you are interested in working with me feel free to message me at [email protected] #kidlitpostcard #kidlitart #PictureBooks

[Monique J. Mortimer @MJ_Writes_]

Happy Monday guys🙏

Hope you have a great week💙
#kidlit #picturebook #ChildrenArt #illustrationartist

[Monique J. Mortimer @MJ_Writes_]

Hi guys!

Little something I posted on my Instagram. I'm still available for new projects.

Feel free to message me, if interested😊

#kidlit #kidlitillustration #picturebookart #childrensillustrator

[Monique J. Mortimer @MJ_Writes_]

A little snippet from a book I illustrated last year, A World in One by @doyounomi

One of my favorite spreads in the book😁 @ South Africa https://t.co/GO96MpQ3Bs

[Monique J. Mortimer @MJ_Writes_]

I have three shadows
Draining the light from me
I shouldn't let them
Yet I do
They drain me
Until there's nothing of me
No light
No smiles
Just emptiness

#vss365 #shadow

[Monique J. Mortimer @MJ_Writes_]

Slick words slipped from his serpent tongue

Women swooned

And men frowned

As he charmed his way

Through hearts and wallets

#Charm #vss365

[Monique J. Mortimer @MJ_Writes_]

@alioop326

[Monique J. Mortimer @MJ_Writes_]

In that #moment of uncertainty when everything seems bleak

And your mind wonders, what if

What if I walk through that door and everything changes

For the best
#vss365

[Monique J. Mortimer @MJ_Writes_]

I wonder what's in the envelope...🤔 @ South Africa https://t.co/He9YvvoWRa

[Monique J. Mortimer @MJ_Writes_]

I can't wait for the #day to come

When your gaze no longer frightens me

And your touch soothes me

Your voice calms me

Until then

#vss365

[Monique J. Mortimer @MJ_Writes_]

Hope you have a lovely evening 😁.
#kidlit #ChildrensBook #picturebooks #illustrator

[Monique J. Mortimer @MJ_Writes_]

I decided to do the @floortjesart tutorial but added my flair to it.

Hope you guys like it🧡 @ South Africa https://t.co/o2Wv1M024o