Author’s Journey

Now that my book has been launched into the world, it’s time to see where it leads!  I love reading aloud to children and have volunteered in the past to do just that.  Now I can enjoy this experience by sharing my published book with kids in libraries and schools. I read a quote by […]

“Charlie and Sophie’s Great Escape” successfully launched on October 21, 2024, and my book is now out in the world!  It’s satisfying to achieve a goal I set for myself one year ago.  Even better, my launch will help Glen Highland Border Collie Rescue continue to care for dogs in desperate need. I donated all

My debut book, “Charlie and Sophie’s Great Escape,” launched yesterday!  I accomplished a goal I set for myself a year ago — to write and publish a picture book for children.   With the support of family, friends, and a dedicated group of fellow authors who shared information about my book launch on social media and

When I learned from my publisher that my book files had been uploaded and were ready for printing, I immediately placed my first order for author copies.  The box from Amazon was delivered today, and I wanted to share this exciting “unboxing” moment with everyone. After a year of working on this project, I’m finally

For the past few weeks, I’ve been working with my book designer to pick a font and choose colors for the title text and main body text.  It is such an exciting phase of the process to see the disparate elements finally mesh together! The front cover is the first point of contact for potential

As many of you know, I’ve been working on my first children’s book for the past year. I’m excited to announce that my publisher confirmed October 21, 2024, as the launch date. “Charlie and Sophie’s Great Escape” will be available for purchase in three formats: ebook, paperback, and hardcover. Charlie and Sophie, our rescued Border

Whenever we decided to bring a pet into our home, we chose to adopt. Many animals need a home and are looking for a second chance. They have been lost, given up, or abandoned. They are unwanted and helpless, and many have been neglected or abused. After losing our old dog Max, I spent many

I’m so excited — the wait is over!  My illustrator emailed the initial pencil sketches for “Charlie and Sophie’s Great Escape.”  My next step is to go through the picture book template to see how the illustrations match up with the text.  The pictures and words have to fit so the story flows seamlessly from page