I recently came across your book, Horse Thief 1898, and I must say, I was absolutely captivated. Your story is a sweeping, emotional adventure that weaves together the lives of two young protagonists from vastly different worlds. The opening question, "Orphaned and alone in the streets of Albany, can this feisty Irish immigrant lassie forge a … Continue reading From a reader of Horse Thief 1898
A Bilbo Baggins style birthday!
Yesterday was my birthday. If you've read The Hobbit, you know that Bilbo celebrated his birthday by giving gifts to all his friends. I'm doing this too! Here's my gift to you: Take $5.00 off the Amazon price on any book. Take an additional $10.00 off the Amazon price of the hardcover Campfire Song Stories … Continue reading A Bilbo Baggins style birthday!
Why did I write Horse Thief 1898–and the whole Cally and Charlie series?
Heads up: My experience may sound strange to you. All I can tell you is that this is what happened to me. One morning when I was in Kansas City visiting relatives, I went out early for a walk and stumbled into a historical graveyard. Wandering around, reading the old stones, I came across one … Continue reading Why did I write Horse Thief 1898–and the whole Cally and Charlie series?
Why did I write The Giggly Bug?
My preschool-age granddaughters were afraid of bugs of all kinds and sizes, even tiny ones. I searched our local library's catalogue for books that might address this at their level, and didn't find anything. There were books with information about bugs, but none that I could find that talked about a fear of bugs. I … Continue reading Why did I write The Giggly Bug?
This made me smile
Once in a while, a surprise arrives in the mail along with the ads and bills and propaganda. This one warmed my heart and made me smile: The girl who drew this card, Lauren, is a member of my sister and brother-in-law's church in Idaho. She gave it to them, and they mailed it to … Continue reading This made me smile
The Giggly Bug: Just a Whimsical Story?
In The Giggly Bug, Kira is terrified of creepy crawly things. Her fear robs her of freedom to enjoy her life. It complicates her relationships. It steals her voice, her creativity, her ability to positively impact her world. Overcoming her fear requires her to sit in its presence long enough to hear what it’s telling … Continue reading The Giggly Bug: Just a Whimsical Story?
There’s a story here: Try your hand at writing it!
On my way to pick up my car from the mechanic this morning, I took a shortcut through a patch of woods. Just off the trail, I saw this: There's a story here ... What does this scene evoke in your imagination? You can use this information or not: In the grass a few feet … Continue reading There’s a story here: Try your hand at writing it!
Three-in-One arrived!
Holding this book in my hands, I thank God that he didn't let me give up. He so impressed this book on me that I had to write it. I hope it will give you and the middle-grade children in your life pleasure and joy. Derry and Benny are so real to me that I … Continue reading Three-in-One arrived!
A great question!
I received a terrific question about Three-in-One. No, not "Why does Lael have purple hair?" The question is, "Which lesson from Three-in-One do I hope kids remember most?" I have two--no, three responses: 1. I hope kids understand, love, and trust Three-in-One more. As they share Benny's challenges, I hope they feel more confident that … Continue reading A great question!
Three-in-One is live!
Hi friends! I'm happy to announce that Three-in-One is live on Amazon! Click here to view. Why do I love this book? In a playful way, at middle grade level, through the unlikely friendship of two ten-year-old boys, it explores many of the huge questions of life. What might Heaven be like? What is God … Continue reading Three-in-One is live!