“A person’s a person no matter how small.” If you’ve ever read Horton Hears a Who by Dr. Seuss, you will recognize this quote from Horton the Elephant. In celebration this month of Dr. Seuss’s birthday, I thought we might look back … Continue reading →
It seems everyone is searching for their roots. There are DNA tests, TV shows in search of ancestors, ancestry records, and family trees. We want to know who we are and where we’re from. Everyone seems to be searching for … Continue reading →
I love Historical Fiction. The Institute for Children’s Literature is calling for submissions for a historical MG novel passage of no more than 750 words. I’m hoping that’s a sign that its popularity is returning. What is historical fiction? I’m finding out … Continue reading →
Losing a loved one can be devastating. Even knowing the person is in a better place may not help you cope with the pain and suffering. When I lost my mother to cancer, she was 47 and I was … Continue reading →
This has been an exciting week for me. I finished edits for my next book, Amos Faces His Bully. Printed copies have been ordered and the book now appears online at Barnes and Noble and Amazon. This is my fourth children’s book, … Continue reading →
When my daughter’s husband encouraged us to write a Christmas book for children, we accepted the challenge. My first thought was, “How can we make it different from other books that are already out there?” Christmas books are in high … Continue reading →