Hello, Friends! It’s been a while so I thought I’d bring you some good news. Remember way back when I told you about a donkey who was friends with a sheep? Boop the donkeys nose to read that story Well, that first story idea is finally coming to life… tomorrow!! I decided that I would…
It’s Storytime!
Let's move into this next month with some exciting events. First, Friday is Tell a Fairy Tale Day! If you've read Song of a Wingfin, try telling a friend about Noreen's adventure in your own words. It's fun being a storyteller and Friday will be a great day to practice. The second announcement is that…
I Got Mail
Before Christmas last year, a lovely lady on social media asked publicly for recommendations of a children’s book to buy for her nieces. At first, I hesitated, not wanting to sound like a braggart but quickly tossed off that feeling. I should be proud! I wrote a wonderful story! So I responded, telling her of…
Book Inspired Holiday Week
The first day of November brings us our first book inspired holiday. Sunday was Author’s Day. This holiday was created with the intention to bring awareness to American authors in the early 1900s by Nellie Verne Burt McPherson. Nellie was the president of the Bement, Illinois Women’s Club, teacher, and an avid reader throughout her…
Read A Book Day-September 6
About a month ago was Book Lovers Day and I told you all about my cool friends. So today, let’s talk about reading. Hey, comic books count as reading a book! I am a very slow reader. I also tend to start three or four books at a time. The best remedy for me, other…
Broo and His Castle Pt. 1
Author's Note: This short story features characters from my book Song of a Wingfin. There is backstory from the book, as this takes place afterward, but I fill you in a bit along the way. If you follow my blog, you also know that I love random holidays. This coming Saturday is one that sparked…
June 24: Happy Fairy Day!
I confess, I love random holidays, and when I saw that tomorrow is International Fairy Day, I thought, How cool! So word on the interwebs claim this holiday was created by artist Jessica Galbreth from Waterville, Ohio. She used to do beautiful gothic fairy art but switched to angel art in recent years. I love…
A White Author Writing POC
When authors build the characters for their books, there are several ways they can be born. I have some author friends who say the characters pop in their heads way before the stories. Writing Song of a Wingfin, things happened differently. The characters almost formed around the story. An exception to this was Noreen. The sparks…
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz: 120th book birthday
Just a couple of my many copies of this beloved American fairy tale. Happy birthday Wizard of Oz! The book was published 120 years ago today. Author L. Frank Baum’s birthday was on the 15th. Can you imagine what a birthday gift that was?! L. Frank Baum My love for Oz came when I was…
Nerding Out: Wizard of Oz
If you know me at all, you are aware of my obsession with The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. I love the books. I remember going to the library, making my way through the white hardback covers of the 1974 reissued edition. I never thought I’d own a 2nd edition, 1st state. But, that’s what my…
Imagine Me a Story 