Hello, Readers, It’s been a long day. I had to rush my precious poodle-bichon, Jimmy Lambchop, to the emergency animal hospital this morning after first taking him to his primary vet. Jimmy’s in a life-threatening situation with a clogged gallbladder and tumor on his spleen, so out those offending organs must come. Driving home, knowing…
Hello, Adult Readers, Standing in solidarity with the people of Ukraine, I’d like to introduce–or reintroduce–you to a female Ukrainian poet named Lyuba Yakimchuk. She was born in 1985 in Pervomaisk, Luhansk, in what was Ukraine’s industrial east. She and her family lost their home and fled as refugees in 2014 when Russian-backed militants occupied…
Dear Kids, Gardeners, and Lovers of the book The Secret Garden, I recently received an article from a dear friend (thanks, Deb!) dated October 30-31, 2021, from The Wall Street Journal, page C11. It is entitled “A Blooming Genius,” by the WSJ’s children’s book columnist, Meghan Cox Gurdon. She was referring to the British author of The…
Hello, All Readers, During the ongoing pandemic, I have spent much time at my desk writing. But when I am not writing, walking, or playing with my dog Jimmy Lambchop, I read. I must admit that sometimes, I prefer books (and dogs) to people. How about you? I can forget my cares–usually people related–and get…
Hello, All Readers, and Happy New Year’s Eve! For all reading’s purposes we could recount, reading should never devolve into drudgery, in my opinion. If we’re lucky, reading will mostly be for pleasure. distraction, comfort, and escape. I must admit that those are the primary purposes or qualities I seek as a reader, but also…
Hello, Readers, Walnut Street: Phantom Rider officially launches on November 9. Here are the final excerpts from the last three chapters. I hope you have enjoyed them as you anticipated the book’s release. Now, at last, please click HERE if you’d like to purchase your own copy of the book! From Chapter 23, “Spooky Moonlight” …
From Chapter 15, “A Colorful Ghost Town” The promise of severe rainstorms prevented the six detectives from exploring the mountains where Lexi and Ben had seen the lights the night before from the campgrounds. Instead, they decided to check out the ghost town Rainbow Flats. As they approached the windswept, deserted town, they spied the…
Welcome back, Readers! Here are two more excerpts from Walnut Street: Phantom Rider as we anticipated the book’s release on November 9, 2021. I hope you enjoy these. From Chapter 13, “Meow!” Everyone is ready to head to the campgrounds for the night’s sleepover. But Lionel forgot something and has permission from Mrs. Mayfield…
Hi, Readers, These chapter excerpts continue our march toward the November 9th release of Walnut Street: Phantom Rider. I hope you’re enjoying them! From Chapter 11, “A Rough Start” The next morning, after a rough start but a delicious breakfast, the saddle club kids left for the horse arena. The six detectives were about…
Hi, Kids and All, As promised, the Book 3 excerpts continue as we anticipate the November 9 release of Walnut Street: Phantom Rider. I hope you saw the book’s cover reveal last week. In case not, I’ve included it below. From Chapter 9, “An Aunt and an Uncle” During dinner, everyone discusses getting…
