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 201916 Feb 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…

Runneth Over

3 Jul 20163 Jul 2016

. I’m on deadline and should be writing my novel right now but I am just SO DARN GRATEFUL, it’s just spilling out of me. I woke up today to…

Lifesavers Don’t Always Come in Rolls – Happy Teacher Appreciation Week!!

6 May 201611 May 2016

. Three years ago, I visited a class whose teacher told me that I “needed to speak with them.” She’d said she had a lot of “Carleys” from my first…