

Chapter Book Challenge
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...


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


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


The Adventure's Guide to Successful Escapes
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...


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


SCBWI LA Conference 2016
Hanging out with my Northern California, SCBWI peeps. What an amazing four day conference. Already looking forward to next year!