A time to celebrate dads!
A picture of my dad and I at a park near our home in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
My dad lived during the depression years; he joined the Navy when he turned 18 to do his part for our country. My dad worked hard and eventually went into business with a friend, and they built a successful company. He taught all of us kids to have good work ethics. He and my mom provided for their six children and gave us a solid spiritual foundation and ‘to believe in ourselves.’ Thank you, dad, for all your sacrifices for your family to grow strong.
Happy Heavenly Father’s Day!
Summer Time!
I agree with the school children; summer is a time for fun! No school. My husband and I will be enjoying road trips, family, hiking, and fun times on the water. We have kicked the summer off to enjoy Inks Lake and the Longhorn Caverns. I find exploring inspirational, and new ideas flow for my writing.
The George Floyd Scholarships
Since 2000, two scholarships are given to a student in baseball and music in honor of my dad’s high school alma mater, Collinsville High school. This year the music scholarship goes to Emma Nolte and the baseball scholarship goes to Landon Bunch. Congratulations and may your new adventures in college be fabulous!
Emma Nolte
Landon Bunch
Big Announcement!
October 8, the release of Charlie and the Tire Swing! OC Publishing Co. is the publisher, and the illustrations are by the artist Judy Gaudet. Stay tuned for more information over the next few months!
What another book announcement!
Winnner!
Story Monsters Magazine Is an award-winning magazine for parents, teachers, librarians, and anyone and everyone who enjoys children’s books. I am overwhelmed with joy that the magazine sees the magic of the book A Song of Peace. You can find the book on Amazon B& N and in local bookstores.
School Visit
I enjoyed reading to the students in the 2nd-grade class at the Girl’s School of Austin! The students were very attentive and asked terrific questions during the Q&A. I am so glad schools can have author visits again. I enjoy them very much.
Media Update
A busy month of interviews and school visits online and off.
The Uncaged Magazine writes on the Little Girl in the Moon and the Big Idea. WOW!
This book is one of my favorite stories. While working on the story, I knew I needed the poem/song, but the words were not coming to me. Then one night, while I was sleeping, the poem/song came to me, and I had to wake up and write the words down immediately. I am thrilled about the book and to have an article about the story in The Uncaged Magazine. When you read the article, please note that the photographer Bridget Karam took all the pictures of me. She is fantastic, and you can learn more about her at www.bridgetkaram.com
Coming Soon!
A Time to Fly, published by Texas Sister Press, Cover Reveal July 26, mark your calendar for August 2, and join the fun for the Book Launch. You never know; you might win a copy of one of the first prints!
Thank you for your continued support!
Remember to Embrace Imagination!
Till next time!
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