One Little Piece: The Wisdom of a 7-year-old Lego Master

When we visited our grandchildren recently, we gave each a Lego set, because little boys love Legos—or at least, ours do. The seven-year-old built his set, then immediately took it apart and built it again. And again. To him, building was the best part. Later he was...
Living in the In-Between

Living in the In-Between

Early the other morning it snowed, depositing a white layer over the newly sprouted daffodils and hyacinths. It’s the time of year when spring is trying to break through, but winter isn’t ready to let go. One of those in-between times. It seems much of life is lived...

Blog Tour Contest

Abbie’s Woods: Defending the Nest is going on tour—blog tour, that is. And you have a chance to win a $50 Amazon gift card! My book will be featured on a different blog each day from January 19-February 1. By commenting on a blog featuring my book, you can receive...

Birds as Resurrection

When my third grade teacher sparked my interest in birds, the first book I got was A Field Guide to Western Birds by Roger Tory Peterson. It became my constant companion on birdwatching walks. Recently I learned how Peterson himself became intrigued by birds. Peterson...

Cover Reveal!

I can’t wait to share the cover of my upcoming middle grade novel. My thanks to Roseanna White of White Fire Publishing—writer, editor, publisher, and all-around wonderful person—who came up with this cover. (I helped a bit with ideas, but the work was all hers.) And...