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Cover Reveal: Pumpkin Day for Boo and Belle

PUMPKIN JOY! I have a new picture book releasing next July with Paraclete Press and the cover is just starting to pop up on the web, so I thought I’d share it here too. The book is called Pumpkin Day for Boo and Belle. Hasn’t illustrator Farah Shah done a darling job on the cover introducing you… Continue reading Cover Reveal: Pumpkin Day for Boo and Belle

A Tasty Life Lesson from my Plate to yours: Eat your Peas!

I don’t know about you, but I often feel like I have a lot on my plate. Don’t get me wrong – I’m grateful for the plate set before me. I rejoice that I have the honor of receiving this plate so full of blessing and purpose. Still, managing everything on the plate sometimes feels like a… Continue reading A Tasty Life Lesson from my Plate to yours: Eat your Peas!

Introducing Faithful Feet with a Kirkus Review!

I was delighted to discover over the weekend that Kirkus Reviews has reviewed my upcoming picture book, Faithful Feet, published by Worthy Kids and releasing January 7, 2025. Kirkus is well-regarded in the industry and is a trusted resource for librarians, book sellers and other professionals because their reviews are candid. If they like a… Continue reading Introducing Faithful Feet with a Kirkus Review!

All the Babies: Celebrating Adoption with Author Kate Rietema

Today’s interview with author Kate Rietema is a beautiful example of the good connections that sometimes come from social media. Back in May I was introduced to Kate and her adorable new book All the Babies: A First Book about Adoption (B&H Kids, October 22, 2024) when someone that we both know tagged us in… Continue reading All the Babies: Celebrating Adoption with Author Kate Rietema

Nurturing Young Readers: The Dumpling Approach

Miss A and I shop regularly at one of the Asian markets near us.  And a few years ago, on one of these trips, we purchased a package of frozen dumplings different from any we had tried before. Eager to taste them, we filled a pot with water and I grabbed my trusty timer.  I’d… Continue reading Nurturing Young Readers: The Dumpling Approach

Five Fun Facts About My Tender Heart Devotions plus a Trip to Oklahoma!

Hooray for new books! My Tender Heart Devotions released two weeks ago and I’ve been having fun celebrating in several special ways which included a trip to Oklahoma. That’s right, after years of doing special zoom visits with the wonderful students at Oklahoma Christian School in Edmond, Oklahoma, and thanks to their amazing librarian, Janet… Continue reading Five Fun Facts About My Tender Heart Devotions plus a Trip to Oklahoma!

Faith Lessons from Squirrels: Storing Up for Tough Times

Squirrels and I go back, way back! My first memories are of watching them from the window of my childhood home in Minnesota.  I remember them as being distant, cute little critters with furry tails.  My opinion changed for the worse when I went to college in New Jersey and discovered that they could be… Continue reading Faith Lessons from Squirrels: Storing Up for Tough Times

The Christmas Elephant: Five Fun Facts with Author Maria Antonia

Today I’m delighted to have debut picture book author Maria Antonia as my guest with five fun facts about her new picture book, The Christmas Elephant , published by Paraclete Press. Here’s the official description per the publisher’s website: “Ellie wants to be an elephant in the Christmas play but her know-it-all sister says she’ll… Continue reading The Christmas Elephant: Five Fun Facts with Author Maria Antonia

Exciting New Picture Book: Pumpkin Day for Boo and Belle

I’ve been keeping this to myself for a little while, but the announcement ran in Publishers Weekly last week so it’s time to share. I have a new book in the works… a pumpkin-y themed picture book about friendship, misunderstanding and gratitude. Thank you, Paraclete Press, for acquiring Pumpkin Day for Boo and Belle. Thank you,… Continue reading Exciting New Picture Book: Pumpkin Day for Boo and Belle

Happy Book Birthday: Watch the Interview on CFN Live for ‘My Tender Heart Devotions’

Happy Birthday to my newest book, My Tender Heart Devotions, which officially releases today! One of the joys of having a new book out is getting to chat about it in meaningful and fun ways— including on live tv! That’s right, in the super fun category, yesterday morning, I was interviewed by the lovely Colleen… Continue reading Happy Book Birthday: Watch the Interview on CFN Live for ‘My Tender Heart Devotions’