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Holding My Book for the First Time

What an amazing feeling! Grief Like Rain—Hope Like Sunshine is here!

Tired and happy holding my book with my stuffed bear beside me, I am so grateful to everyone who has helped me along my book journey. Would you like to learn more? Contact me or look for a class on Procreate digital artwork on an iPad Pro with the Apple Pencil.
Awards For Grief Like Rain

Grief Like Rain—Hope Like Sunshine has received awards since 2023. Best in Conference and 1st in children's literature from WCCW 2023, Double Finalist and double winner in 4 different categories from Children's Book International 2024, Finalist Cascade Awards from CCW 2023, and others.
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Typography in Affinity Publisher

The process of creating a book involves many steps and apps. Setting the typography for a fixed format book is one of the more challenging processes. If you'd like to learn how to use Affinity Publisher for your next children's book, contact me. And look for a class specifically for children's book authors.

About the Author and Illustrator

From her Iowa studio, Patricia Tiffany Morris, an eclectic creative and a poet with three names, blends poetry, faith, and visual storytelling, threading hope after storms of grief through poetry, children’s picture books, and speculative and flash fiction.

Fueled by Mac tools and Procreate layers, she illustrates stories on her iPad and scribbles ideas in her sleep. She adores designing fonts and hand lettering verses.

Patricia has earned over 60 awards since 2019, including her first SELAH Poetry Award in 2026 and finalist for the Cascade Award for children's picture books. She also co-directs ACFW’s Kingdom KidLit Contest, and helps fellow writers tackle tech and organizational issues, balancing left and right brain tasks.

She designs logos, brand worksheets, and covers for others. Using her two architectural degrees from Iowa State University, she especially enjoys creating fictional maps, drawing imaginary houses, and collecting ideas from nature.

Tears are not always wet™ is a trademark of her business, Tiffany Inks Studio LLC.

ENDORSEMENTS

"The illustrations, also created by Morris, fit the story perfectly and add warmth without softening the honesty.

A rare and beautiful 5-star picture book, Grief Like Rain—Hope Like Sunshine is a must-have for any child, parent, counselor, or educator looking for a compassionate and hopeful guide through grief."

— Debs Daniels, founder of Lucy's Library Publishing and author of Lucy's Search for a Furever Home.

"Patricia's words give readers a quiet space to process their own emotions and, perhaps, feel a little less alone.

The artwork beautifully complements the story. Each page is softly comforting yet visually surprising, filled with playful shifts in perspective and a thoughtful interplay of light and shadow.”

— Starrla Cray, author and illustrator of Panda is Missing! and Yikes! It’s a Creepy-Crawly!

“Patricia Tiffany Morris’s picture book Grief Like Rain—Hope Like Sunshine can provide consolation to children as well as adults who might be experiencing the loss of a loved one.

This beautiful book would be a comforting and valuable resource in homes as well as school and church libraries.”

— Joyce McCullough, author of Look for the Pink Ribbons and Max and Her Stacks

"It's okay to cry or talk or be quiet ... when people we love die."

Grief Like Rain—Hope Like Sunshine is a thoughtful and reassuring text that will help any child dealing with the loss of a parent."

— Glenys Nellist, Award-Winning Children's Book Author of Love Letters from God Devotional and Little Mole Finds Hope.

"Deep, intuitive, honest.

Powerful and relatable words skillfully woven among gorgeous illustrations awaken the senses and evoke emotion.

This book gently ministers and shows children and adults how to navigate grief while holding on to hope and guides into an awareness of God’s comfort and loving ever-presence that carries through hurt to healing."

— Rachael M. Colby, faith inspirer, encourager, editor, speaker, multi-genre award winning author of Tropical Dreams.

“Simple yet profound words pair with vibrant and detailed illustrations to capture both the storm in the sky and the storm of emotions a child experiences after the loss of a parent. Poetic and deeply comforting, Morris’s words acknowledge the reality of lingering grief and remind young readers that God is with them, offering hope and joy, even in the storm.”

— Tama Fortner, ECPA bestselling and award-winning author of over 60 books

“Grief Like Rain—Hope Like Sunshine is a beautiful way to introduce the concept that tears and pain are OK when it comes to mourning the loss of a loved one. It poetically, gently shows the reader we all have our own path in processing grief in our own way, in our own time.”

— Bitsy Kemper, author of 30 children's books including Best Friends With Grandma

"Grief Like Rain—Hope Like Sunshine is a magnificent tool and resource for children dealing with loss and grief. I believe this book will resonate deeply with adults as well. I highly recommend this beautifully written and illustrated book."

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Grief hurts.

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Holding My Book for the First Time

Awards For Grief Like Rain

Join My Prayer or Launch Team

Typography in Affinity Publisher