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February 27, 2018
Book Review: The Boy from Earth
Scheduled to release on September 18th, Darrell Pitt's The Boy from Earth is a sci-fi adventure story aimed at ages 8-12.
January 31, 2018
Endless Press Runner-Up
My story “Steampunk Circus” was runner-up in the Endless Press Realm Makers Scholarship Contest. The winner, Lisa Godfrees, became a staff member during the contest and graciously passed on the scholarship to me. I am going to Realm Makers this year! This is an answered prayer! Thank you, Lord! Thank you, Lisa! Thank you, Endless…… Continue reading Endless Press Runner-Up
January 30, 2018
Lands Uncharted Announcement
I am honored to be joining the amazing group of writers on Lands Uncharted as a regular contributor. In case you aren't familiar, Lands Uncharted is an established, multi-author blog offering reviews and insights into the world of teen speculative fiction. My first post, a review of S.D. Grimm's "Amber Eyes", will be published on February 1st.…… Continue reading Lands Uncharted Announcement
January 4, 2018
Fun and Casual, Scifi Reads from the Road
Moving plus holiday travel equaled lots of time on the road (and in the air). Seems like the perfect time to catch up on reading, but it really depends upon the type of book. I enjoy books that fully immerse me into their skillfully woven, complex tapestry, but not when I can't give them my…… Continue reading Fun and Casual, Scifi Reads from the Road
December 22, 2017
My First Newsletter
My first newsletter goes out tomorrow! Inside will be a sneak peek into book one of my middle-grade science fiction series not found anywhere else online. Plus, newsletter subscribers get a free copy of my flash fiction story "Rocket City".⠀ Sign up here: https://eepurl.com/c01oF5Filed under: Goodreads, News & Events Tagged: fiction writing, middle-grade, newsletter, rocket… Continue reading My First Newsletter
October 26, 2017
Trick-or-Treat with the Authors
OCTOBER 31st ONLY! Emerald Barnes is hosting Trick-or-Treat with the Authors on her blog. It's a one-day giveaway event where two people will win a sack-full of free ebooks, including my latest release, "The Warehouse Tour". I will post a link on my Facebook page when the giveaway goes live on October 31st! More details below…… Continue reading Trick-or-Treat with the Authors
October 2, 2017
Book Review: Lawless by Janeen Ippolito
Having previously been introduced to Janeen Ippolito's writing in her short story, "Superhero Publicist", in the "Hall of Heroes" anthology, I jumped at the opportunity to request and receive a free copy of "Lawless: the Ironfire Legacy" for the purposes of a review. The characters really brought this book to life for me. The tangled…… Continue reading Book Review: Lawless by Janeen Ippolito
September 21, 2017
Book Review: Gregory and the Grimbockle by Melanie Schubert
Melanie Schubert's #GregoryAndTheGrimbockle is a heart-warming tale of adventure that underscores the hidden connections binding us all.
September 19, 2017
A Somewhat True Tall Tale: Trip to Omaha
Omaha, Nebraska - The front half of a chopped-up, orange Volkswagen beetle sat on the front porch of the Hollywood Candy shop. Protruding from the wall across from it, a five-foot tall nose inhaled the delicate fragrance of the flowers filling both sides of the path. Keagan and I stepped up to the door, careful to steer…… Continue reading A Somewhat True Tall Tale: Trip to Omaha
September 12, 2017
Mad-Lib Style
We homeschool. Last year, our son did Mad-Lib style poetry with his vocabulary words resulting in some interesting poems. Hope this one brings a smile to your face as it did ours. I go forward, after stopping. I proceed. You weren’t easily approached. You weren’t accessible. You break away from me. You secede. Your tummy…… Continue reading Mad-Lib Style
