Want to be Published?

Illustrators Needed!

Second Chance with Saving Grace is a nonprofit that helps hurting people and animals. We've been an international all volunteer team of gifted and giving people since 2007. We currently have 2 children's books in The Adventures of Gracie & Diane series that need to be illustrated. 

The first in the series was done with an artist who is no longer available. While the style does not have to be identical we are taking samples of the Gracie & Diane characters at this time to find our next winner to publish. The books are taken to children in hospitals, given to hurting people and help raise funds for animals while being sent out in Love Kits to encourage those in need all over the world. At our last hospital free story time and Love Kit giveaway a mom told us with tears in her eyes, "I haven't seen my son smile like this in months. Thank you for what you are doing, it blessed us today... more than you will ever know!"

The books are 32 pages including a bio page for illustrator and writer. We plan to print 5,000.

Join our team in promoting an inspirational message of hope and encouragement to animal lovers of all ages! 

This amazing Italian greyhound that is rescued by Diane yet she rescues Diane right back is counting on you and so are all the little children who have come to know and love her. 

Gracie is the worlds first service dog helping a woman overcome and more safely live with a rare blood disease called cryoglobulinemia vasculitis. More about the series can be found on you tube or at www.DianeDike.org

Seeking

*Your samples of previous work and character depictions of Gracie & Diane.

If chosen for this project

*We will create a timeline/plan with you to create the illustrations to fit the story line.

We look forward to discussing our goals and your dreams, asap.

Desired Skills
Illustration, Graphic Design &/or book layout and design

Please call: 

303-225-2717 or email your information/website/work samples to: Diane@SCwSG.com subject line: Book Illustrator

Please reply ASAP. 

THANK YOU.
Stay Strong & Courageous!
Diane www.DianeDike.org - Second Chance w/ Saving Grace (SCwSG), Founder
Author, Speaker, Singer, Counselor, Vasculitis & Rare Blood Disease Survivor/Warrior-Oprah's OWN Mystery Diagnosis

http://www.youtube.com/user/DianeDike

"Now glory be to God! By his mighty power at work within us, he is able to accomplish infinitely more than we would ever dare to ask or hope." -Eph. 3:20

Incredible Woman, a Hero and an Amazing Service Dog to be Featured in Movie

Nonprofit organization raises awareness for debilitating disease and animal rescue

For Immediate Release, Vail, COLO.―Dr. Diane Dike and her service dog, Gracie, found each other through the most debilitating  circumstances.

“Our goal is to encourage all to overcome their challenges with faith, hope and love,” said Dike, who was diagnosed at age 23 with cryoglobulinemia vasculitis, a rare and incurable autoimmune disease that causes the blood to turn to sludge in stress, if she stands or sits with her feet hanging down and in cold temperatures.

In the course of overcoming her circumstances, Dike sought to comfort a broken Italian greyhound that she adopted and named, “Gracie.” The tiny puppy had no home and needed surgery for two broken legs, broken ribs and a ripped off tail. It wasn’t long before Gracie rescued Diane right back and she’s been saving her daily ever since. Snuggling Gracie keeps Diane’s blood warm and freely flowing, thus keeping her alive.

Both were once homeless, hopeless and facing serious physical, mental and emotional challenges. Both persevered to overcome their daunting challenges and discovered life was very much worth living.

“We rescued each other,” Dike said. “We each got a second chance.”

Out of their experience came the formation of Second Chance with Saving Grace, a nonprofit organization that reaches out to people and animals who are hurting through a variety of books, informative websites, presentations and engagements including an appearance on Oprah’s OWN “Mystery Diagnosis” The Woman Whose Legs Turned Black, prayer, and handing out Love Kits to those who need a little hope in their lives. For more information about the ministry, visit the Second Chance with Saving Grace website listed below.

Photos and interviews available upon request.

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Founder/President of Second Chance with Saving Grace, Inc., a non-profit organization helping hurting people and animals. Her motto, "no human or animal left behind." Everyone has a place to share their gifts and talents at Second Chance with Saving Grace, it's never too late to be all you can be. Together the best is yet to be!