’Tis the Season!

’Tis the Season!

My new picture book about Christmas is out, so it kind of has to be the season, for me. It’s called The Best Christmas Ever, and will also be published in French as Le meilleur des noëls.  It’s the story of twins Toby and Ella. It’s almost Christmas, and they are...
Spring’s Gifts

Spring’s Gifts

Spring so far has been lots of rain, some time in the desert, some writing, and now… a new baby in the family! The rain, we all know about. The desert was an amazing time spent checking out the gorgeous canyons of Utah and Arizona. Here’s a photo in Antelope Canyon,...
A New Writing Experience

A New Writing Experience

I’m working on a sequel to the middle-grade novel that will be published in September. This is afirst for me; I’ve never written a sequel before.It’s really fun in some ways, because I like the world and characters I’ve created and am happyto return for another round...
Putting Pen to Paper

Putting Pen to Paper

I’m well into the holiday season, having eaten many Christmas lunches, enjoyed many decorative light displays and procrastinated on buying many gifts. Working on the last one! I especially need to enjoy all the revelry, as I will be setting some new habits in...
Truckin’ Along

Truckin’ Along

That old saying “When it rains, it pours”? Well, there’s a mini rainstorm going on over my head, very happily. After signing a contract for my middle-grade novel, I’ve also sold a picture book manuscript. This is a story about a family member who did long-haul...