To celebrate the release of my first book for young readers, I held a “Book Birthday” Party at my local library. Books have birthdays, too, and kids thought having a party for a book was a fun twist. If you’re an author brainstorming ideas for an upcoming launch, perhaps my experience will spark a few… Read more »
Night Becomes Day
One Week to Launch!
Night Becomes Day: Changes in Nature arrives in less than a week–on October 5! I received my author copies in the mail this week, and the printed pages are even more vivid than the digital images on my computer screen. As the book launch nears, I’d like to tell you about some upcoming events. First,… Read more »
Apple Blossoms, MTV Awards, and Finding Awe Outdoors
Nature instills wonder. We just have to notice. I recently read a Writer’s Digest article on how authors should gauge their success. It said, “Start by asking yourself: Why did I write this book?” I wrote Night Becomes Day: Changes in Nature because transformations fascinate me. Each summer, I watch flowers turn into fruit in… Read more »
I’m Back! (with Book News!)
Last December, a family member had a health crisis. For the next several months, I wasn’t able to keep up my correspondence with readers. Thankfully, my family member is much better now. 🙂 And I have NEWS to share! My next book—NIGHT BECOMES DAY: CHANGES IN NATURE—will enter the world October 5. That may seem… Read more »
Tea of the Week
Earl Gray
It has turned windy and cold here in the Midwest, and hot tea is a daily afternoon ritual now!