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To help little ones settle, we end the book with a lullaby, inimitably illustrated by twelve-year-old Clara Ying. Since we live in Pittsburgh, Skinnamarinky Dinky Dink had to feature penguins.

Fun back story: When the artist at EA Books who put Campfire Song Stories together reached this story, he called me. "I grew up near the ND campus in South Bend, Indiana! I remember when this prank was in the newspapers! The illustrations take me right back there--I feel like I'm walking through campus." My … Continue reading Based on a prank at the University of Notre Dame when Karis was a student there

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This is an exciting moment, I think, for any author: the book cover reveal. In this case, with images on the cover by all five young illustrators, I find it particularly engaging. I'm delighted by their wonderful work. One of them, Clara, is just twelve years old! Lucy and Aderyn are both 18 and new … Continue reading I just received the book cover for Campfire Song Stories!

A new book is about to take flight! It's called Campfire Song Stories. I chose six stories that my daughter Karis and I imagined during long days in the hospital to combine into one fun volume to commemorate ten years since she left us. You'll see her sense of humor and her creativity. Five young … Continue reading Coming down the runway

We got into topics I hadn't expected! I hope you enjoy this interview. https://fb.watch/rdawpqnL6O

Because of a variety of commitments, I'm not able to travel to promote Facing the Faeries 1898--at least not right now. So I'm inviting you to hold a book party in your home, and I will be delighted to join by Zoom to talk with your guests! Contact me if you want to do this … Continue reading Tips for hosting a book party