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Are You There Margaret? It’s Me, Tracy

Are You There Margaret? It’s Me, Tracy Looking back, I must have been about ten when I received my first book about puberty. The book was Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret by Judy Blume. In the early 80’s, it was a staple in almost every household across North America with a tween girl living in it…if they ...

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Kindness…Just Because

Random Acts of Kindness Day was on February 17th. I love the concept of this, having an intention to do good for someone else, but I wish that there was a little more of this being done every day by everyone. Realistically, having a designated day to be kind to someone is a really great thing, especially ...

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We Need More Every Day Heroes

I just love Jamie, the main character in my new picture book called Too Many Things! He’s an Every Day Hero. He shows compassion, kindness, gratitude, and love for everyone and everything in his life. He wants to help make his world a better and happier place and he’s not afraid to inspire this in ...

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Valentine’s & International Book Giving Day Giveaway

                Welcome! Happy Valentines   & International Book Giving Day (Month)! Thanks for visiting my website. Did you drop by as part of the International Book Giving Day Blog Hop? Or are you just here to wish me a Happy Valentines? Either way… Happy Heart Day back and I hope you ...

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Highschool Never Ends!

Highschool Never Ends! A couple weeks ago, I was at a writing conference for Children’s Authors and I have to say that I’ve come away from it feeling enlightened and discouraged. Sort of like my highschool experience. I try to go to as many conferences and workshops as I can. I hope to connect with ...

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Still Being Jolly & Mindful!

  As I finish putting up the last of my Christmas decorations, I’m thinking to myself, Am I ready for the holidays? Am I ready for the hustle and bustle of the season that lies ahead of me? I hope so… Every year, I assure myself that I WILL get through the hectic season. I always ...

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Too Many House Things!

Most of the children’s books that I write relate to social issues. One of the worries that I have when writing these types of books is that my message will come across as too preachy to the parents and kids that read them.  So, I try to poke fun without poking fingers. This can be ...

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Too Many Food Things?

Sometimes I hear people say that kids these days have too much. I can see that. Most contemporary kids in this nation from middle-income homes do seem to have too much. Too much food, too much to play with, too much to watch. Too many activities to do, too many clothes to wear, too many ...

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There’s No Place Like Home… (And Community)

    I just came through my first hurricane. Thankfully, my family, my home and myself were all left unscathed. Aside from some minor inconveniences, I actually gained insight from this distressing experience. Hurricane Matthew hit Haiti the hardest and the beginnings of this fierce storm left far too many deaths in its wake. This deeply ...

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Excessive Baggage & The Art of Traveling Light

I just got home from a trip to Europe. I love to travel and I feel grateful to have had the opportunity to explore many exciting and unique destinations. Most of the places I’ve experienced have been journeys well worth taken. What I don’t enjoy about travel is the just before I go and the returning home parts.  ...

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