Do you ever feel like you go round and round? You work toward something and feel like you’re right back where you began? When I started writing with the desire to publish, the goals seemed straightforward. Write, submit, publish. (Although I did understand that each one of those goals would have multiple steps!) As time […]
I remember always being able to read. In first grade, when others struggled, I was reading books on my own already. This month is Read Across America for children. Kids all over the US will be encouraged to read. Let’s give them some great stories to enjoy. The Bomb Squad series is filled with adventure
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Wow! March already. I continue working on my “Do the New” Challenge weekly. I have several ways I’m working to do something new every week. Sometimes it’s a new food. Sometimes a new activity or developing a new habit. February, I focused on painting every day with my new watercolors. Then, my granddaughter and I
Dandelions are one of the first flowers to bloom in the spring. Their color is a welcome relief from the dreary winter landscape here in the Midwest. When our girls were young, I used to worry about all the bees in our yard. Now I know they are essential to the wildlife as a first
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When I decided to “Do the New” this year, I had several plans. The first steps are under way to add more to the website. Parent/Teacher resources, videos, and a merchandise section will be added over the next few weeks and months. The first thing on my agenda is parent/teacher resources. I have a few
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Since I’m an author, I’m sure it is no surprise that I love books. As a child, I don’t remember not being able to read. In first grade, I couldn’t understand why some kids couldn’t read the words in the Adventures Dick and Jane. Certain books still fill my memories of childhood. Exciting stories of
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This month’s giveaway is both books in The Bomb Squad series. The Bomb Squad, book 1, starts children on an adventure with Bryan and his three friends. The boys learn what it means to be a good neighbor and what true loyalty means in this family friendly middle grade chapter book. Book 2, Off the
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What a great way to begin a new month! Enter for a chance to win $100. January flew by and here comes February strutting in with a fun giveaway! This event is HOSTED by The Mommy Island and The Kids Did It and sponsored by fabulous bloggers, authors, and Etsy shop owners! Click Your Way
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Have you ever challenged yourself to do something hard? Meet Lee Friedman. I’m thrilled to interview him in my year of “DO THE NEW”! Lee is a local fella from my hometown. I’ve known his family for years. What I didn’t know was his determination and grit. Lee’s shown his talent for running since he
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Greetings to a brand new year! My plan for 2023 is to Do the New. Fear used to hold me back in life on several levels, but not anymore. At least not as much! Over the last two years, I’ve overcome fear several times to push forward in my writing journey and then on to publication
