Love at First Bite

Meet Bert – or at least the puppy version of Bert – he’s our rescue lab-mix and the main inspiration for my Princess of Barkness picture book series. Look at those little toofies! With Bert, it was, in fact, love at first bite! He was actually pretty quiet and calm those first days back inContinueContinue reading “Love at First Bite”

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

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

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

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”