I have a new list of recommends over at BookDNA for you! The list is really what informed THE FIRSTBORN CYCLE. All of the novels would be considered foundational fantasy series for female empowerment. It was super fun compiling this collect…
Things are popping at Silver Finch Press. Very soon I’ll have a stand-alone YA novel to celebrate, however, right now, I’d love to introduce you to the humorous, middle grade, fantasy novel, The Adventures of Somebody, by debut author, Emil…
Well, I hoped to be able to release Thirdborn just months after Secondborn, and I made it! After about 22 years of working on this series, Tia’s story is complete. It’s deeply satisfying. I’m grateful for the years I’ve had to live and grow…
I’m so pleased to share that Secondborn is available after Firstborn’s original publication in 2014! What a long journey, although it’s not surprising. I first began work on Firstborn in 2004. So, it appears it takes me about ten years to n…
I’m happy to share that Tiny Bear’s Easter Prayer is now available from Little Shepherd Books, Scholastic! School Library Journal had this to say: “A charming book that will be in high demand for Christian families wanting an Easter read al…
I’m happy to share that Tiny Bear’s Easter Prayer is now available from Little Shepherd Books, Scholastic! School Library Journal had this to say: “A charming book that will be in high demand for Christian families wanting an Easter read al…
I'm working on a newsletter to shoot out, but here's the skinny for those who find me here. I did receive a contract for two board books with Scholastic, Little Shepherd! Huzzah! Here is the cover for the first work which releases October 7…
I'm sorry to say that Facebook has suspended my account as a nefarious Instagram user connected to my Facebook profile. My personal page, author profile, and book pages have been removed. I have appealed repeatedly with several emails, howe…
I was poured into love,a pool of arms, laps, andaffirmations saturated my skin,was kissed by besotted eyes. Now I squat in the charnel ground,soles burnt to the touchby love’s ashesevery direction, deep,sifting thanks. First published in To…
After a blog break, I'm back on site. Here's the skinny: 1. I'm still writing! I have an adult memoir, a poetry collection, two YA novels, a middle grade, and the conclusion for Firstborn percolating, plus a myriad of board books. 2. I'm lo…
So, I've written and illustrated this satirical open board book for myself, reaching to document the hurt. This is my work and observation apart from publishing houses. If you do have a young person asking why, what, or how, maybe this piec…
The Firstborn Cycle Firstborn, Secondborn, Thirdborn Raised to work in a male role in a society that denies life to firstborn girls, Tia fights to belong. When exile, mistaken divinity, and the collapse of an oppressive culture force her be…