April 2024

April

Now you might wonder why I have an elephant for my cover picture. Well IMAGINATION. The picture is of my grandson’s 2-year-old birthday cake. He was into elephants that year. I thought the elephant cake needed a background, so I started painting the cake platter with icing. I let my imagination take over. He was so pleased. I am sharing this with you because I want to know what or whom you still dream of being or what you hope to achieve. I believe that if you can imagine it, it can happen. I always wanted to have fun with cakes and look at me know. I have made a fun birthday cake for all my kids when they were young and now they want me to continue for their families. So have fun and IMAGINE.

Boomer The Curious Bunny receives an award from Story Monster Magazine!  It is a great honor! 

Norns Triad Publications

Norns Triad Publications’ Newsletter! Learn about Boomer and all their other books, from children to adult books. 

Charlie and the Tire Swing Receives 5 Star Rating!

I am extremely excited to share with you Charlie and the Tire Swing wins its 5 award. Please read the 5 star Review from Lit Pick.

Invited Author

I had the pleasure to reading to the 4-year-old at

. Michael’s Episcopal  Day School in Austin, Texas.

I always enjoy being in a classroom. I enjoyed reading Harry the Camel to them and sharing where Harry the Camel lives. What it is like to be a camel and then read the story. We created a make believe sandstorm as we read the story. It was great fun, and the children learned it is not nice to teach and to love yourself just the way you are. 

What I Am Up To

My new illustrator for the Boomer Series is busy working on the new

release of Boomer the Curious Bunny that should be out in early summer.

I am now editing the second Boomer book. I am super excited for you to see Boomer’s new look and read his adventures.

     KINDNESS

Thank you for writing and sharing some ways you have shared your kindness to others. I was wondering if I would hear from anyone and I was as pleased as punch to have you write to me. The Piece Quilting Group in Iowa is still hard at work making quilts for children in the hospital. Let’s continue to inspire others with kindness and write to me as you inspire me.

I hope you all have blessed day!

Till next time – Embrace Imagination!

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March 2024

Spring Is Here!

I love all the seasons, as each one holds a special beauty of its own. For Me Spring is an exciting time because you watch the nature come alive with all the magical colors, from the flowers blooming, bird’s eggs hatching, to the bees enjoying the fresh nectar of the flowers.

Here is a picture I took of the wildflowers by our home.  The picture does not even do justice to the brilliant colors each flowers posses.

Boomer The Curious Bunny is now with the artist and I will give you a sneak preview of the new Boomer soon.

Norns Triad Publications’ 

Norns Triad Publications’ Newsletter! Learn about Boomer and all their other books, from children to adult books. 

Ruby Takes Chicago

If you want a book to inspire you to pursue your dreams, then Ruby Takes Chicago, published by OC Publishing, is for you! Discover how a small-town girl born in 1904 dreams big and figures out what she needs to do to go to college, receive a degree, and find a job in her field. You can find it on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, or order from your favorite bookstore in your town. Check out the trailer!

 Author Interview

I enjoyed my interview with Maria Raydun.

Maria had me reflect on the ins and outs of what inspired me to write the sequel to Rise a Girls’s Struggle for more published by OC Publishing. I hope you enjoy reading it as much as I enjoyed the interview.

Writing!

It seems the past two months have disappeared in a flash. I have been busy working on two more children’s books. I am in the editing process. You might think that is just making sure the punctuation and spelling are correct, but there is so much more. I am checking the grade level for the reader, the flow of the story, and even testing the story out with some young readers to get their insights. I enjoy each stage of writing. Though I must admit when the publisher puts their seal of approval, I am overjoyed.

     KINDNESS

Thank you for writing and sharing some ways you have shared your kindness to others. I was wondering if I would hear from anyone and I was as pleased as punch to have you write to me. I heard about packing lunches for those in need program. I heard about giving a ride to a friend in need of the grocery store. Let’s continue to inspire others with kindness and write to me as you inspire me.

I hope you all have blessed day!

Till next time – Embrace Imagination!

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February 2024

Over the years, I bet you have learned about many people in history, but have you ever met James Armistead? If not, let me introduce him as he played an essential role in the Revolutionary War. I learned about him while watching a documentary about the American Revolution. He was a hero in my book, as he was a double agent for the Americans. He gained British trust and gave updates on Benedict Arnold’s activities and what the British troops were up to. Read more about him by reading A Spy Called James: The True Story of James Lafayette, Revolutionary War Double Agent.

 Boomer the curious bunny has been a very busy bunny! Why? Thanks to you! Thank you all for loving Boomer, so stay tuned as Boomer will be sharing what he has been up to in a Boomer Series. Stay tuned for more. In the meantime, be sure to sign up for Norns Triad Publications’ Newsletter! Learn about Boomer and all their other books from Children to adult books. 

Ruby Takes Chicago

If you want a book to inspire you to pursue your dreams, then Ruby Takes Chicago, published by OC Publishing, is for you! Discover how a small-town girl born in 1904 dreams big and figures out what she needs to do to go to college, receive a degree, and find a job in her field. You can find it on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, or order from your favorite bookstore in your town. Check out the trailer!

 Imagination

February has been a month of writing, from Boomer to short stories and much more. I am often asked how I come up with my stories. Well, the inspiration hits me at different times, and when it does, I am buried in a new world of writing and barely come up for air until I have finished the story. Once I have finished the story’s first draft, it is edit time. That is a whole new topic, for sure! I bet you have lots of stories, too! Please consider writing them down for family or even having them published. Embrace your Imagination for others to enjoy!

Musing of an Author – Meet the Author – Interview by: The blog of author Peni Jo Renner

It is always a privilege to be interviewed by other authors and bloggers. I enjoyed Peni Jo’s questions regarding my latest book “Ruby Takes Chicago” published by OC Publishing. Click the link below to learn more about Ruby and the storyline.

Interview

     KINDNESS

Last month, I shared with you how we all have a light of goodness inside us. Kindness is my word for this year. I would love to hear how you are spreading kindness. Here is a sample of kindness I did just today. A lady came into the Pilates class waiting room. She was dressed so cute and had on bright red lipstick. I told her how pretty she looked, and I loved her shade of lipstick; it meant so much to her that she sat down and talked to me, and we discovered people we knew. She thanked me for making her day. You never know how such a simple act could mean so much to another. I hope this inspires you to spread a little sunshine.

I hope you all have blessed day!

Till next time – Embrace Imagination!

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