My #FAME17 Experience!
Attending the Florida Association for Media in Education Conference was a wonderful experience! Right off the bat, Sharon Powers and her son... Read More
Rural Settings And Friendship
It was a nice surprise to see RUBY LEE AND ME on the Top Ten Books With Rural and Small Town Settings... Read More
RUBY LEE & ME–Nominee for Iowa Children’s Choice Awards!
I just found out this morning that RUBY LEE & ME is a nominee for the Iowa Children’s Choice Award! List of Nominees... Read More
ChLA Conference–Just Say Yes!
When Dr. Joan Kaywell asked me to be a co-presenter at the 2017 ChLA Conference, I said yes first and asked questions later.... Read More
RUBY LEE & ME FAN MAIL
I’ve been away on vacation and had a nice surprise when I got home. A sixth grader in Ohio had sent a... Read More
RUBY LEE & ME Makes the Keystone, (PA State List)!!
This is my second state list. Congratulations to all the other nominees!
Ruby Lee & Me Is A Finalist for the 2018 Nebraska Golden Sower Award
Making the Nebraska State list may be the coolest thing that’s ever happened in my writing career. It’s especially sweet since I... Read More
Bluffton Book Festival
Bluffton is the most charming low country town I’ve ever been to, and I was thrilled to participate in the first ever... Read More
SCBWI Book Blast!
When it comes to marketing, it’s hard to know what actually moves the needle, but that said, SCBWI’s Book Blast is fast... Read More