February Blew By!

I raced through February on my annual Picture Book Marathon. Ran past the...

Welcome 2022

Before we plow into the cascading snows or Valentine hearts of the coming month I’d like to recognize, one more time, the season of gift-giving. It never is the brilliantly wrapped packages, the ...

A Big Thank You To My Loyal Supporters

To all loyal supporters of Grandma's Sock Drawer: Thank You! Thank You! Thank You! Thank you for your attention, efforts, and support in voting for Grandma's Sock Drawer over the past seven months...

A Poem for Autumn: Nature’s Ticker-Tape

Fall greetings to all! This change of season may come with whipping winds and stormy skies, but take courage in fall's passing beauty, for with it also comes hope and...

The 2021 SCBWI BookStop features Grandma’s Sock Drawer

I am excited to announce that my debut YA novel, Grandma's Sock Drawer, is now being featured in the SCBWI, Society of Children's Books Writers & Illustrators, BookStop for the second year in a row. My book is available both in print and as an eBook.

Author Elite Awards Update: Round 2 for Grandma’s Sock Drawer

Thank you to all who have supported Grandma's Sock Drawer during these past months of competition! It appears your votes have carried Grandma’s Sock Drawer successfully through the first cut and now we are moving into round two! I invite you...

Amazing Bubbles

Here are some fanciful thoughts about bubbles that I wrote during the Picture Book Marathon month this past February. I hope it brings a smile to your face!

Please Vote: Grandma’s Sock Drawer Nominated for the Author Elite Awards

I am excited to announce that Grandma’s Sock Drawer has been nominated for the 2021 Author Elite Awards and I would love for you to cast a vote for my book!

Sand or Snow? I Don’t Know

Here’s a picture book I worked on this past February during Picture Book Marathon Month. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do!

The Dandelion Prayer: Celebrating National Poetry Month

Spring is in the air! Even through Michigan snowflakes the daylight is longer and the buds are bursting forth. April is National Poetry Month and I'd like to share one of mine with you.