Growing up in Michigan, summer was always my favorite season. I loved the sunny days and warmer temps. But my favorite part of summer was long daylight hours. I played outdoors with the neighborhood kids for hours after dinner. One … Continue reading →
I recently had the joy of spending a week on the gulf coast of Florida with some of my grandkids. My granddaughter, who is our oldest grandchild, enjoyed mixing water and sand to create a variety of sculptures—for hours! There … Continue reading →
Since I have been writing children’s books for more than 20 years, I’ve seen some changes along the way–especially when it comes to illustrations. The traditional American family with a mom and dad, three sandy-haired kids, and a Cocker Spaniel, … Continue reading →
In less than a week it will be Mother’s Day. It’s a day to celebrate and appreciate the moms in our lives who nurture and care for children. I am blessed to have a godly mother who is still going … Continue reading →
We are exploring the possibilities for children and teens who would like to become authors. Every author will be quick to tell an aspiring writer that it is not an easy path. Yet, every avid reader will be equally quick to … Continue reading →
My mother became a widow when she was 84 years old. During the first year her grief was so deep that we almost lost her. With the help of doctors and counselors, she began living again. She was mentally alert … Continue reading →