I received an awesome review from a young lady after she read Ockleberries to the Rescue. Her mother left the review on Goodreads : Bianca Watson rated it 5 of 5 stars My daughter is reading this book. She says "I love the stories of how Tansy and Crispin help all the...
Some of you may know I'm in the midst of working with an illustrator for my upcoming children's chapter book, Ockleberries to the Rescue. Each chapter will have a drawing of the animal or event that is within the narrative. I count myself lucky to know my artist from...
As writers we utilize our imaginations to make the unimaginable into reality in our narratives. There are no barriers, no limits to what we can create. Distant worlds, alternative realities and curious creatures are brought to life for our readers. Our imaginations...
In the world of make-believe, writers have the ability to create a believable world of their own making. Research into the 'known' myths and legends will assist in the 'format' of creating their own tale. From fantastical creatures to other worldly habitats to super...
Kiln - definition: a furnace or oven for burning, baking, or drying, especially for calcining lime or firing pottery. Today's word reminded me of a quaint pub I used to frequent while living in England. It was called the Pot Kiln and actually had a large kiln inside...
This character is Doze the Dormouse. The story is for children and is about woodland sprite's that look after the forest animals. Over the past few days Doze had managed to build up his nest with extra leaves and grasses, making a warm and comfortable place for his...