It’s one of the most exciting days in the life of an author… My BIG Picture Book Debut COVER REVEAL is here! But first, I cannot praise Kaly enough for all of the incredible ways she brought life to this story! Working with her has been a dream realized and I am truly honored thatContinueContinue reading “GHOST’S Cover Reveal!”
Tag Archives: Kidlit
Reflecting on Thanksgiving
It was two years ago, to the day, that my silly husband, Keith, tucked our daughter into bed and said, “Now, don’t you worry if you hear the sound of the turkey coming down the chimney…” Those words inspired what’s become the Who Saved the Holidays series, written by ME, Illustrated by Kaly Quarles, andContinueContinue reading “Reflecting on Thanksgiving”
Standing on the Promises
It’s my typical practice to NOT act out of emotion (at least online). Like the old saying, “If you don’t have anything nice to say, then don’t say anything at all.” In light of that, I’ve been intentionally less intentional with my social media lately – and I hate that. But, overall, I haven’t feltContinueContinue reading “Standing on the Promises”
Two Years of Growth…
As I settled in on the terrace of my mother’s home in Hungary, I couldn’t help but notice how after two years, the view had changed to me. The view from my mom’s terrace in June 2023 – Erdokertes, Hungary My mom jumped in to remind me, “Well, there’s been two years of growth.” HowContinueContinue reading “Two Years of Growth…”
Flying High
A few weeks ago, I was geared up to fly to Seattle for a film festival; a research trip for my very special non-fiction project. I was all packed, spending some time working on my laptop when suddenly…my phone dings: it was the hospice nurse sharing that my dad had fallen. That news was absolutelyContinueContinue reading “Flying High”
Valentine’s Crush
I have gained some wisdom in the past three weeks. Wisdom I wouldn’t wish upon my fellow writing cohorts, but wisdom I’m grateful to now possess. On February 14, 2025, I quite frankly had the rug pulled out from underneath me. After six months of working and waiting and working some more, I received wordContinueContinue reading “Valentine’s Crush”
The Final Rejection
On Sunday, September 29, 2024, I received my final query rejection. And now, the “good news” I referenced in the last post… That rejection left the path completely clear for me to say YES during MY CALL on September 30 with Associate Agent Morgan Hughes of FinePrint Literary Management! And I did! WOOOOOOOOOOOOO! I haveContinueContinue reading “The Final Rejection”
Commit Your Work to the Lord
And your plans will succeed! (Proverbs 16:3) It was fitting that I chose to wear this t-shirt today, the day I officially signed a single-title contract of representation with Literary Agent Stephanie Fretwell-Hill of Red Fox Literary! Wooooooo! In mid-May, when Stephanie offered me a single-title representation for my story, PEPITA: VAMPIRE PUPPY, I wasContinueContinue reading “Commit Your Work to the Lord”
On The Verge
Long time, no type, friends! I’ve had several bigger things happen since the last time I blogged… I was invited to join Bethany Hegedus’ The Verge in early March. Bethany, herself, called me and we had a wonderful conversation. I jumped right in to what’s a sort of sub-community within the Courage to Create. ItContinueContinue reading “On The Verge”
Good News, Great News
I have a very happy update! In the last week, I won a mini-mentorship with THE Kailei Pew and received my first-ever REQUEST from a Literary Agent. Woooooo! I was privileged to visit with Kailei via Zoom last week and she’s just as lovely as I’ve always known. She asked me to send her threeContinueContinue reading “Good News, Great News”
My Pilgrimage to Publication and Beyond 