Living

So it's been 4 1/2 months since my last post. I want to say I'm sorry, but I'm really not. I was out doing that whole living thing. I hope YOU were, too! I've had some really amazing experiences in the last few weeks, some of which I can talk about and some of which [...]

And Baby Makes 6

Guess what day it is! (No, it's not hump day. This is not that commercial.) It's launch day! Another book birthday. For another book baby I adore so much! And this one is, perhaps, the most special of them all. Why? Because I didn't just write this book for entertainment or for the love of [...]

The Panel That Wasn’t

Last night was my first author "event" of the year, even though I wasn't there to sell books. I attended the Kutztown University ABA Banquet. Did you know a library science fraternity exists? I didn't. Why didn't I know this?? (Probably because I didn't major in library science when I was in college.) But friends, [...]

Magic in the Real World

Sometimes sheer magic really does exist. It's not abundant and it often comes when you least expect it. This past weekend was proof. I had no idea what I was in for when I signed up with fellow author Stephanie Julian to partake in the Stars Hollow Pop-Up Fall Fest this past weekend. But I [...]

Adding to the Family

So Marit Unsanctioned comes out <checks clock> tomorrow. And I've done almost nary a thing to promote it. Is this what it's like when parents have a fifth child? Is it a bundle of excitement that you just don't talk about because there's already so much going on? It's past time to show Marit Unsanctioned [...]

Six Months to Launch

After all the months I've spent focused on school board obligations and the crisis our district has been facing for all of the 2023-2024 school year, I've almost forgotten what it's like to focus on other aspects of life. Like writing. Wait. Am I an author? I...I have a new book coming out later this [...]

Shouting from the Rooftops (to avoid the floods below…)

I've been meaning to write another blogpost for a while now, but whew. There's been...a lot to deal with here. As a school board member of a district with a recently flooded school in which everything was a total loss, the last month has been hectic to say the least. I am in awe of [...]

The Importance of Proper Research

Librarians, how I love thee! I spent Friday afternoon at the Hilton Harrisburg for the annual PSLA Conference. No, I'm not a Pennsylvania School Librarian, but I do know a few of them, and so I went to participate as a local author on the vending floor. What a delightful day! And back to my [...]

2022 Wrap Up

Hi, friends! I hope you've all had a wonderful 2022 and that you're anticipating 2023 with high hopes. I've been working hard this year and I look forward to continuing on my writing journey throughout the next year. I can't wait to share with you the YA fantasy that's on its way next year, but [...]