2021 is off to a busy start for me, although I’m on a leave of absence from both of my jobs. What’s keeping me busy is student teaching, a twelve-week internship where I get to put into practice everything I’ve learned the last fourteen months about … [Continue reading]
2020 End of Year Book Survey
Posted on December 27, 2020 ·
Thanks as always to host Jamie at The Perpetual Page Turner for this awesome end-of-year book survey! This is my sixth time participating, and it’s always a delight looking back on the books I read and sharing some of my favorites with you. Like in … [Continue reading]
One Hour a Day
Posted on November 30, 2020 ·
A year ago this week I started coursework for my post-baccalaureate teaching certification. Today I submitted my final assignments, and now I have the month of December to prepare for student teaching. I have no idea what that will look like—probably … [Continue reading]
Zombie Slime, Hocus Pocus, and Other Scary Stuff
Posted on October 31, 2020 ·
Happy Halloween, everyone! The day started with an astonishing sunrise and is ending on a blue moon. I'm taking a break from fiction during my morning writing block to scribble an October blog post that I've meant to write for weeks. Every time I sat … [Continue reading]
Autumn Days Are Here Again
Posted on September 22, 2020 ·
The summer felt like it would never end, but finally it’s candle weather again. In August I penned a Halloween-themed middle grade book featuring a haunted house, a creepy corn maze, and a graveyard where the skeletons come to life. It was crazy fun … [Continue reading]
The Magic of Seven
Posted on July 7, 2020 ·
“Memories, Dreams, and Writerly Pursuits: Seven Years of Blogging.” That’s the title of my new book, although it's not a book in the traditional sense. Instead, it's a collection of the nearly one hundred posts I've shared since starting this blog … [Continue reading]
Am I Doing Enough?
Posted on June 16, 2020 ·
Something I’ve learned in the last year as I work toward my teaching certification is how imperative on-going self-assessment is. Teachers are expected to constantly evaluate themselves—every morning before class, after each encounter with every … [Continue reading]
The Fourth Wall is Free on Amazon!
Posted on June 11, 2020 ·
The Kindle version of The Fourth Wall is currently up for grabs on Amazon, so click here for your free copy! I'm not sure how long the promotion lasts, but it looks like it's been running for at least two days, so get it while you can. I hope … [Continue reading]
Welcome, New Subscribers! I’m Glad You’re Here
Posted on May 4, 2020 ·
Congratulations to the winners of Women on Writing’s Ultimate #StayHomeandRead Book Giveaway! I’ll be mailing out signed copies of The Fourth Wall this week. Also, a huge and heartfelt welcome to my new subscribers. I’m so glad you’re here. I blog … [Continue reading]
Giveaway! Enter for a Chance to Win $200 and FREE BOOKS
Posted on April 13, 2020 ·
In an effort to encourage people to stay home and read, one of my favorite ezines has launched an awesome giveaway! WOW! Women on Writing's Ultimate #StayHomeandRead Book Giveaway begins today and runs through May 3. Three lucky winners will … [Continue reading]
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