Grandparent Time

We returned recently from a visit to our son and daughter-in-law and their two amazing little boys, ages three and almost one. For twelve days, we read books—again and again—and played blocks, changed diapers and fixed “snacks” for the boys. The older they get, the...

Award-winning Children’s Novel: On Sale until May Day

Picture Imperfect, my middle grade children’s novel, has been selected as Book of the Year in its category by the Christian Small Publisher Association. I am excited and humbled–and have to keep checking to make sure it’s true. My sweet cat, Fiona,...

GRACE

When my sister-in-law adopted a kitten from the animal shelter, she named her Grace. That little kitten was constantly on the move— getting into anything within reach, scattering mail around the room and chewing it into oblivion, waking her owner by jumping on her at...

Goodreads Giveaway for Picture Imperfect

Fiona and I would like to announce a Goodreads Giveaway for a copy of my book, Picture Imperfect, a middle grade novel featuring a girl, a camera, an annoying aunt, and a wayward cat, along with a mystery or two. Five Star reviews on Amazon! The Giveaway will begin at...

Playing with a Small Human

My people had visitors recently, and they brought this strange little guy with them. At first I wasn’t sure what he could be. Sometimes he would crawl across the floor, and I thought he might be a small dog. One of those came to visit once, and we had a wild time...