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September 5, 2018
LOVE IS KIND Blog Tour: STOP FOUR !
Today I am delighted to be guest blogging over at picture book author and librarian Lauri Fortino’s blog on one of my favorite topics: USING PUPPETS TO ENGAGE YOUNG READERS. Plus, you’ll get to meet Little Owl, my newest puppet storytelling … Continue reading →
Published on September 05, 2018 04:57
September 3, 2018
12 WAYS to CELEBRATE your FAVORITE AUTHORS… CREATIVELY!
I originally posted these tips as a little series on my Facebook Author Page. (Please “like” me there, too – I’d LOVE that!). The response to the posts was so positive and fun that I thought it might be useful … Continue reading →
Published on September 03, 2018 03:10
August 30, 2018
BOOK TRAILER: Love Is Kind (and Blog Tour Stop Three)
Today, I’m delighted to be guest blogger over at Christian Children’s Authors. (Thank you, Glenys, for sharing my FIVE FUN FACTS about LOVE IS KIND both here and on your blog. Readers, if you haven’t read the post, here’s a … Continue reading →
Published on August 30, 2018 02:36
August 28, 2018
SPOTTED FAWN: Thoughts on BRAND NEW Stories
Look what I spotted on my early morning walk. It’s a brand new fawn curled up in the dappled shade of a neighbor’s front lawn – so tiny and fresh, with soft baby chestnut colored hide and bright white spots! … Continue reading →
Published on August 28, 2018 02:08
August 27, 2018
GUEST POST: Five Fun BUSY BUS Facts With Jody Jensen Shaffer
Today I’m delighted to have my long-time friend and critique buddy, Jody Jensen Shaffer, here to share five fun facts about her newest picture book release, IT’S YOUR FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL, BUSY BUS!, illustrated by Claire Messer and published … Continue reading →
Published on August 27, 2018 02:24
August 22, 2018
Schedule a School Visit with Laura Sassi
As a former teacher and ever champion of reading and writing, I love visiting schools. I am currently in the process of setting up my 2018 – 2019 school visit calendar. My picture book visits are perfect for students, PreK … Continue reading →
Published on August 22, 2018 03:00
August 21, 2018
LOVE IS KIND Blog Tour: STOP TWO!
Today children’s author Glenys Nellist is featuring LOVE IS KIND on her lovely blog. Head on over there to read her review. Then keep reading as I share FIVE FUN FACTS about WRITING THE BOOK! (Oh, and there’s also a giveaway!) So … Continue reading →
Published on August 21, 2018 03:55
August 15, 2018
GUEST POST: FIVE Fun FACTS about RICE FROM HEAVEN from Debut Picture Book Author Tina Cho
Today I have the pleasure of celebrating the release of a very special new book by my long-time critique partner and friend, Tina Cho. The book is beautifully titled RICE FROM HEAVEN: The Secret Mission to Feed North Koreans. It’s … Continue reading →
Published on August 15, 2018 02:53
August 14, 2018
LOVE IS KIND Blog Tour: Stop ONE!
Please help yourself to one these these delectable virtual chocolates (made by Miss A.) and take a look at that sweet Little Owl, who’s the protagonist of my new picture book LOVE IS KIND, then head on over to bestselling … Continue reading →
Published on August 14, 2018 04:33
August 13, 2018
LOVE IS KIND Blog Tour!
It’s official! In celebration of the release of my newest picture book, LOVE IS KIND, we’re going on tour, BLOG tour that is! Over the next few weeks, we’ll be making stops at the following blogs. There will be … Continue reading →
Published on August 13, 2018 03:00


