Bruce Jenner’s Rocking the World!
I recently watched Bruce Jenner's interview with Diane Sawyer, and found myself surprised by two things: The first was when Diane Sawyer mentioned President Obama as the first President to ever…
The Tofte/Wright Children’s Literature Award Banquet: You’re Invited!
When DOUBLE EXPOSURE WON the Tofte/Wright Children's Literature Award, I decided I needed to learn more about the Council of Wisconsin Writer's and those who have worked to preserve and sustain the…
“Double Exposure” Chosen as the Badger Book in Oregon for Their Battle of the Books!
"Guess which book we picked for the Badgers? That's right, DOUBLE EXPOSURE!!" The amazing and dedicated Heather Newton, sent me these pictures, and these words, in her recent email! Hurrah…
“Double Exposure” Wins 1st Place from the Council of Wisconsin Writers!
On St. Paddy's day, today March 17, 2015, I received this email: "Congratulations! Our judge in the Tofte/Wright Children's Literature Award contest chose your book "Double Exposure" for our…
Bullying, Basketball, and Some Real Cool Kids From Kenosha, Wisconsin!
Bullying, Basketball, and Some Cool Kids in Kenosha My sister saw this excellent news report of kids who have the courage to speak up when they see someone being bullied.…
“Double Exposure” Nominated for Foreward Reviews INDIEFAB Book Award of the Year Finalist
Traverse City, MI, March 12, 2015—Today, Foreword Reviews is pleased to announce the finalists for the 17th annual INDIEFAB Book of the Year Awards. For a full list of the…
On “Write Now” Blog: My Son Said, “Why Not Self-Publish, Mom!”
“Mom, why don’t you self-publish?” For over twenty years my son, Quinn, had witnessed my fledgling writing career. He knew about the countless near misses. He’d seen me at my…