Anagram Hints for SHOUTING AT THE RAIN

7 May 201917 May 2019

An anagram is a word made from the letters of another words such as "listen" and "silent". In my latest book, SHOUTING AT THE RAIN, all of the characters' names…

New Cover Reveal of One for the Murphys & Writing the Book I Needed as a Kid.

2 Apr 20192 Apr 2019

One for the Murphys was published in 2012. It feels like both a lifetime ago and just yesterday. As I worked on Shouting at the Rain over the last few…

Authors Love Teachers Giveaway, 2019

14 Feb 2019

HELLO, HEROIC TEACHERS AND LIBRARIANS! It's THAT time again. Valentine's Day - when we all take a moment to celebrate those we love. So, we authors want you -- teachers…

Strong Shoulder Award Contest

23 Jan 201927 Mar 2019

While writing Shouting at the Rain, I’d periodically have this picture flash in my mind. A picture of my big brother, John, clasping his fingers together to create a step…

In Celebration of Those Who Champion Children Giveaway

10 Nov 201810 Nov 2018

Hello, Nerds,  First of all, I am sorry that I have been so quiet online. In order to get my latest book, Shouting at the Rain, finished it was…

MG Authors Love Teachers & Librarians GIVEAWAY, 2018.

14 Feb 201814 Feb 2018

. Hello, Teacher and Librarian WORLD CHANGERS! A TOAST!  To you. HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY, TEACHERS AND LIBRARIANS! ❤ ❤ ❤ Welcome to my fourth annual Middle Grade Authors Love Teachers and Librarians Giveaway! It’s…

Great Minds *Don’t* Think Alike Contest Winners!

26 May 201726 May 2017

Hello, everyone!  . I'm sorry for the delay. My computer froze and I had to find another one to use. :-(  . HUGE thanks to all of you who entered…

Great Minds Don’t Think Alike FIAT Contest/Celebration

3 Apr 20173 Apr 2017

. Well, I have had quite a week. A week that dreams are made of. Not only was the paperback of FISH IN A TREE released, but I also went…

Middle Grade Authors Love Teachers Giveaway #MGAuthorsLoveTeachers, 2017

14 Feb 201719 Feb 2017

. Hello, Teacher and Librarian WORLD CHANGERS! A TOAST! To you. HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY, TEACHERS AND LIBRARIANS!  Welcome to my third annual Middle Grade Authors Love Teachers and Librarians Giveaway!…

SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY! Order Signed Books for Holidays :-)

27 Nov 201627 Nov 2016

THANKS TO Jack and Allie’s Bookstore for partnering with me to offer signed books for the holidays. . If you would like to order ONE FOR THE MURPHYS (hardcover or…