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Upcoming Event!

Hello! Saturday, September 29th, I'll be sponsoring a conical-making craft project at Bill Yeck park in Centerville from 1-3pm. I won't have books, this is just for fun at the Gnome & Fairy Festival. Here are my first attempts: I've also designed some stickers for the hats. If you follow me on Facebook or Instagram,… Continue reading Upcoming Event!

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Baby Bunnies!

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Writing for Joy & Gratitude

Recently at one of my writers' group meetings, we did an introspective writing exercise on why we write. Here's my essay: I write because I have stories in my head that need to get out. When I began writing, I thought it necessary to share all the words, and it worked for awhile. Now, after… Continue reading Writing for Joy & Gratitude

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Event Today!

Come to Mother Stewart's Tap Room today for the Springfield Book Fair! I'll be signing books along with several other local authors. Located at 109 W. North St., we'll be there noon to 5pm. Hope to see you there!

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Tomorrow at Murphy’s Used Books!

Tomorrow's the big day! I'll be reading "Meet Christian Tompta" at 11am, and bringing coloring pages and bookmarks to design for the kiddos. Nothing better than reading and shopping for books on a rainy weekend, so come on out. Check out Murphy's if you haven't been there yet, and if you haven't seen the interview… Continue reading Tomorrow at Murphy’s Used Books!

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Interview with Murphy’s Used Books

Happy Independence Day! I'm excited to show you all the interview I had with Greg Murphy, from Murphy's Used Books - a Dayton local bookstore where I'll be reading "Meet Christian Tompta" on July 21 at 11:00. If you're in the area, come on down! https://www.facebook.com/murphysusedbooks/videos/238507343421427/UzpfSTEwMDAzODMxMTE6MTAyMTM2NjAwNTI2Mjc4NTE/

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Exciting News!

I am happy to announce that "Gnomeling" was picked as a Finalist in Children's Fiction by the National Indie Excellence Awards! Though I'm a bit sad to not have won, it gives me great motivation to keep working hard to publish positive stories that bring joy. Thanks, friends, for reading my books and stories, and… Continue reading Exciting News!

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Boston Stoker

The scent of grinding beans attacks packed tobacco chilling. No smoking in the shop, though drinks sit near people steaming. Smoke wafts in from outside, invading coffee’s foaming. Which is the bitter, can you smell the difference?