New Beginnings
I'd like to share what's been happening in my life and my writing experiences so far this year: The polar voltex swept through my state...
MY GRANDPA'S BARN
Last week I watched a webinar about writing picture books and there was a discussion on where to find ideas. One of the presenters said...


My Passion for Writing
It's been a while since I've blogged, but my excuse is I've been writing. And it's been too cold, and I've had other projects on my...


Sharing Gail Wilkinson's interview with author/illustrator Jerry Barrett.
I'm fortunate to belong to a writers group filled with amazing authors and illustrators. The SCBWI-IL Springfield Scribes meet once a...
Halloween Giveaway
Now through November 1, 2017, I am giving away 3 copies of my e-book, THE DRAGON'S RING. Follow the link, follow me on twitter, and...
Author Interviews
Today, my latest author interview is live at https://authorsinterviews.wordpress.com/2017/09/22/here-is-my-interview-with-debra-daugherty...


Miracles Happen
I haven't posted for awhile, with good excuses. Life. Working on Revisions. Social Media. Attending a Conference. Vacation. Family...
This is the Season to Bloom
April. Springtime. Warm weather. Rain. Flowers. This is the Season to Bloom, not just in nature, but in my writing. It's time I shed the...
Happy Spring!
Happy Spring to all! Today is beautiful. The sun is shining, the temp is in the low 70's and I've shed my jacket. My back door is open to...
Good News to Share
I have some good news to share: Last week a publisher for a small press publishing company requested the FULL, after reading the first...