Writing Community – My Pilgrimage to Publication and Beyond

GHOST’S Cover Reveal!

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!”

Flight Delays

A gif of a little gray baby bird peeking out of his nest, saying hello to spring

Peek-a-boo! Spring’s in view. Now someone tell the sun! It’s shivery BRRR without any fur. My feathery down just won’t do. “Momma!” I squirm for a slippery worm. A feast for my beak and my belly! With twinkling eyes, a springtime surprise, Mom says, “It’s your turn to learn!” “To fly?” I replied, butterflies tumbleContinueContinue reading “Flight Delays”

Onward & Yonward

A cup of coffee in a teal-colored coffee mug, a "cinderella" pumpkin, bright orange with some green, a container of candy corn, and a pumpkin apple candle burning, surrounding a book titled Illustrating Children's Books

I feel better when I’m moving forward. It doesn’t have to be much, even baby steps in what I think is the right direction gives me complete satisfaction. Sitting and waiting I can survive. Not a big problem. But when I have a perceived set-back, no matter how small to someone else, I stumble intoContinueContinue reading “Onward & Yonward”

Witching & Waning

A waxing crescent moon surrounded by white and yellow clouds in a pitch black night sky

Photo Credit: Vino Li / Unsplash Momma and I love the back porch, especially when October comes. She sits in her dark navy rocker, swaying slow to the sounds of the croaking frog. I sit in my rattan rocking chair. I’m 12 now, but just a few years ago, I sat in it like itContinueContinue reading “Witching & Waning”