I have been writing poems since I was about eight years old. It was a way to share my thoughts and feelings to the world (as well as my English class assignments). I have never not written. Every event, birth, death, birthday, any occasion really - I would pen my words. Over the years I have kept my original, hen-scratched poems in a leather bound binder upon a shelf in my home. After years of sharing some of my poetry with friends, one friend in particular - Adele. She gave me the confidence to take some of them and turn them in to the treasures you see here on this page. With supporting local as much as I can, four of these books have been illustrated by friends of mine. I hope you and your children enjoy my books as much as I enjoyed writing and designing them.
Inspired by my children while singing "Down By the Bay" when they were small - came 'Alphabet Zoo'. This is a zany rhyming story with animals for every letter of the alphabet. Come on and experience the Alphabet Zoo for yourself.
While sitting on my back deck enjoying a gorgeous summer morning, I witnessed a family of raccoons walk across my back yard along with ducks swimming in my pool. I took this opportunity to share yet another story for children.
An inspirational story about a little boy who dreams of playing with his heroes in the NHL one day and learns to never give up on his dreams.
Inspired again by my children, this time while teaching them to brush their teeth. I always told them they had to brush away the sugar bugs. They asked what sugar bugs were and once again - another story came to life.
'These Hands' is a full circle story of love from a mother's point of view. A view from her hands and everything her hands have gone through to help her children grow up and be wonderful human beings.
A beautiful, heartwarming story about a mom teaching her son what the true spirit of Christmas means. It isn't about the gifts we receive, as much as the gifts we give.
Jillanne was born with Cerebral Palsy. She is non-verbal, yet she has something she wants the world to know. My Name is Jillianne gives her a voice to let readers know - she really isn't that different when it comes to how she feels inside.
Based on a little girl who attended elementary school with my son. My Name is Claire, is what Claire wants everyone to know about people like her. Born with Down Syndrome, she wants others to know she really isn’t that different when it comes to how she feels inside and what she is capable of. My hope for this story is to help educate young readers about people with disabilities. To teach them that if people look different, are non-verbal, in a wheelchair - whatever it is, they are human beings who also deserve kindness.
I began writing poems when I was eight years old. Over the years, life kept changing, yet my writing poems stayed the same. They pretty much grew up along side of me; shifting in language and shape. Some became softer, louder - braver. It just depended on what I needed at the time. 'A Quiet Kind of Brave' is a collection of those pieces throughout my life. It is a quiet record of the courage it takes to simply feel deeply and keep on keeping on.
When Mr. Sunny peeks through the window, one curious child sets off on a backyard adventure. With ladybugs, surprises, and a very startled aunt, the day becomes one to remember because sometimes, the simplest days turn out to be perfect days, indeed!
When Ollie, a fluffy black-and-white Shih Tzu, loses his favorite squeaky toy, he bravely crawls beneath the bed to search for it. Ignoring his brother Tux’s nervous warnings, Ollie accidentally triggers a magical portal that transports him to the Land of Squeaky Toys - a magical world filled with endless playthings, dancing ropes, and treat-filled trees. While Tux worries and paces back home, Ollie enjoys the adventure of a lifetime. But after claiming a shiny new blue squeaky pig, a swirling flash whisks him straight back to his bedroom. Safe and sound, the brothers celebrate their joyful reunion, unaware that a faint whisper from beneath the bed promises even more adventures to come.
Ready to jump into the wild, wonderful world of self-publishing?
Want to join me and the thousands of bold authors each year who take the wheel, steer their own creative ship, and keep more of their hard-earned royalties?
If you’re nodding yes, then buckle up—I am going to guide you step-by-step through turning your story into a real book out in the world.
This is my path. Enjoy the process, and before you know it… publication day will be here, and your book will be ready to shine!
The next step to self-publish your written masterpiece is Editing. So, what’s the big deal about editing?
If you’re diving into the world of self-publishing, the first draft is where the magic and the chaos begin. Think of it like building a sandcastle: you’re just trying to shape the castle before smoothing the edges and decorating with seashells. In other words—your job right now is simply to write the idea.
