October 20-28 marks this year’s Red Ribbon Week, which means schools throughout the country sponsor activities and presentations to commemorate living a drug free life. But every year, I wonder if the meaning behind Red Ribbon Week loses its impact because it has become so routine for kids. I also wonder how many people know or…
The official press release went out today! I’m thrilled to announce Wish I Could Have Said Goodbye was awarded a silver medal in the Moonbeam Children’s Award contest. Here’s some information about the award and what this stands for in the world of children’s literature. “The Moonbeam Children’s Book Awards exist to bring increased recognition to…
One of the most common challenges faced by fiction writers is keeping the inspiration going. Writers are asked constantly how they stay inspired or how they were inspired to write a particular story. Here’s my theories on inspiration and what inspires me. Fiction writing is a long process, especially getting the first book out into the…
If you’re a writer or a reader, here’s a chance to win some really cool stuff and do something positive to help raise awareness about suicid e, the fourth leading cause of death among teenagers and adults. According to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, studies indicate the best way to prevent suicide is through…