The stunning book cover drew me in, but the fantastic writing kept me turning the page. I loved everything about this debut novel by Tara...

There is no such thing as ghosts. Right? I must admit when it comes to the subject, I'm a bit conflicted. I love visiting "haunted"...

Ollie's sentiments exactly. #OllieOxleyandTheGhost #JFP #GhostStory

I always love attending the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators L.A. Conference. It is three days of learning from the...

The Frame-Up is a middle grade work of art! Using the backdrop of the Beaverbrook Art Gallery, located in Fredericton, New Brunswick,...

Reach out to your school librarian and say thank you. I had no idea how much school librarians do until I volunteered at my son's school....

I am not sure who enjoys author visits more. Me or the kids? Thanks so much to fab authors Beth Von Ancken McMullen and Linda Joy...

Linda Joy Singleton's storytelling is reminiscent of the popular Nancy Drew and Hardy Boys Mysteries. My nine-year-old son loved this...

Last weekend I attended the Better Books Retreat in Menlo Park. It was three full days of learning, editing, critiquing and making new...

Abby Hunter is my favorite new action hero! She is fearless, funny and whip-smart. She is not afraid to jump. Literally. Best of all, she...

Five years ago I decided to write a book. It's something that I have always wanted to do. I had no idea what I was going to write, and I...

I am participating in ChaBooCha Lite 2017. My new project is a chapter book that I hope to have complete and ready for my critique...

I just returned from the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators 2017 L.A. Conference. One of the many highlights was...

What a fantastic read! The story kept me engaged from beginning to end. The world building is good, and the characters jump off the page....

Happy 87th birthday to Nancy Drew! The first volume in the long-running girl detective series, "The Secret of the Old Clock," was...

If you like Harry Potter, you will love this book! The world building is well, out of this world and the plot moves forward quickly. Do...

It is always good to hear back from your readers. Many changes have been made to the book since that reading, including the title.

Hanging out with my Northern California, SCBWI peeps. What an amazing four day conference. Already looking forward to next year!