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…
Podcast: Lunch Break Story Time
It’s true! I’ve released a podcast where I read to you! Who doesn’t love it when someone reads to them. Wanna listen? Listen here (click the photo)
Avocados and the Stars
This morning as I ate my avocado toast, I wondered if there was any folklore around the avocado. After reading a few versions online of a very interesting story, I’ve decided to retell my version of it to you here. yum First there are some things you should know. What is a tapir? Tapirs are…
Mr. Turner
It’s been a while since I’ve posted, and I wanted to offer a treat to my readers in the hopes of make up for my absence. Lately, it’s been a challenge for me to create the time I want to work on my music or writing. So, as a tool to move myself in the…
Happy “Tell A Story” Day
Today is “tell a story” day! Now this is one I can get in to. Since I’m sitting for a while on my own for about fifteen minutes at physical therapy, let’s see if I can tell you a story using the things around me. Here we go! ... Margie couldn’t believe that bratty kid…
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…
Tell a Story
The power a good story can hold over you is hypnotizing and magical. From the bards of the middle ages to grandmothers relaying folklore to their grandchildren, stories have the power to carry you away. Sometimes we need to be reminded how fun stories can be. So I invite you to adopt a tradition for…
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…
“Songs for Extraordinary People”
As a songwriter and lover of stories in general, I was super excited to catch the interview with Michael Hearst on a recent episode of NPR's Music Interviews. Michael wrote an album called "Songs for Extraordinary People". All the songs are about people who lived lives that make great stories. What a fun way to…
Imagine Me a Story 