Reading and going at your own pace…

As an author of both young adult and middle grade fiction; and as a home-schooling mom, I feel it is important to share this with you. My dear friend; Dana Mentink posted a video on Instagram that contains a VERY important message about reading…   Evidently, someone made a comment on twitter about teachers stifling … More Reading and going at your own pace…

Why authors should take full advantage of Little Free Libraries!

Hopefully, if you’re a reader, you already know what a Little Free Library is. If not, you should definitely check out their WEBSITE and learn more. As an author of science fiction/fantasy, I particularly enjoy the library pictured and others like it. You would not believe how creative some librarians get… like the IRL librarian who … More Why authors should take full advantage of Little Free Libraries!

Thunder Road Author Rally at Maynardville Public Library! September 8, 2018

I am excited to be involved in the upcoming Thunder Road Author Rally at the Maynardville Public Library in Maynardville, TN!   From the website: We host authors from around the East Tennessee area for free events. Our largest author event of the year is the Thunder Road Author Rally. This year’s Rally will be on September 9th … More Thunder Road Author Rally at Maynardville Public Library! September 8, 2018

Indie Author Fair at Bob Kirby Branch Library! July 14, 2018

I am thrilled to be involved in the upcoming Indie Author Fair at the Bob Kirby Branch of the Warren County Public Library in Bowling Green, Kentucky!   From the website: Bob Kirby Branch, 175 Iron Skillet Ct, Bowling Green, KY 42104, USA map  Come meet regional authors and purchase signed copies of their books. The event … More Indie Author Fair at Bob Kirby Branch Library! July 14, 2018

OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE | A Reluctant Assassin is going ON TOUR!

OH MY WORD! Not only do I have 17… SEVENTEEN stops on the tour . . . I have an official press release that I get to start sending out to area newspapers! AHHHH! Is anyone else as excited as I am?!?!?! FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 23, 2016 – June 11, 2016   A Reluctant … More OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE | A Reluctant Assassin is going ON TOUR!

Censorship Rant

For years I have marveled at the nonsense of censorship… I really wish these people would get a clue. Why is it that people will jump up and down and scream and picket about a book – a book mind you – with no pictures inside, but completely and totally ignore pictures, posters, movie covers, … More Censorship Rant