Today I’m posting some quotes I’ve found useful as a writer. The first by Chesterton is not necessarily pertinent just to writers— I just think it is helpful to remember when being a friend. I’ve included some photos of seasonal flowers. I love tulips! Do any of these quotes inspire you to succeed or help... Continue Reading →
Teaching Kids to Love to Read by Offering Crafts
Photos of young friends of mine who have read my books are posted here today. Kitti enjoys reading about Hermes, the Messenger god. They chose which of my nine books to read and then we talked about the books together. You can find more about them on my Books page. One student is making a... Continue Reading →
Free writing workshop to be held by Kayleen Reusser
Do you long to see your name in print? “Tips to Getting Published” Free writing workshop offered by Kayleen Reusser author of nine children’s books Chicken Soup stories Weekly writer for Ossian Sun Riser The workshop will be held at the Brew Ha Espresso Café in Ossian 122 S. Jefferson 622.6027 ... Continue Reading →
Interview with Christian band Third Day’s David Carr
As a Features reporter I have the opportunity to interview musical groups to come to the Fort Wayne (IN) area. Here is a story for the Fort Wayne News-Sentinel newspaper with David Carr from the well-established and totally-sold-out-to-God Christian band Third Day. Let me know if you’re a fan of this group. I know... Continue Reading →
Meet Children’s Book Author Ginny Rorby
I first learned about Ginny Rorby in 2009 when I was unpacking new books at our school library. Flipping through the back of Hurt Go Happy I read a note from the publisher that the author was interested in corresponding with students about her books. With the support of our principal, I arranged to have... Continue Reading →
How Peyton Manning has helped thousands of Americans
This excerpt about Peyton Manning is from my children’s book, Celebrities Giving Back (Mitchell Lane 2010) ** Whenever someone enters the children’s section of St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis, they think of Peyton Manning, former quarterback for the city’s football team, the Colts. They don’t think of him for his ability to throw a football... Continue Reading →
A Future with Hope
… Jesus uttered a loud cry and breathed his last. Mark 15:37 The anniversary of my mother-in-law's death was this past week on March 6. She was a wonderful mother, mother-in-law and grandma. We loved her dearly. When she was dying from liver cancer, it grieved us to see her in pain.... Continue Reading →
Free Writing Workshop can change your life!
If you've always wanted to be a published writer, this FREE workshop entitled "7 Tips to Getting Published!” is for you. As the author of nine children’s books, Chicken Soup stories, and contributor to several magazines and newspapers, I have much information to share that can assist you in establishing yourself as a writer. You'll learn the necessary... Continue Reading →
Bluffton High School Teens Rock!
A few days ago I spent a lovely evening with some new friends at Bluffton High School in Bluffton, Indiana. They included me in their “Overnighter” party arranged by the school’s librarian Terry Burns. What a great, fun idea! I wish I could have participated in something like this when I was in high school.... Continue Reading →
Guess who’s coming to dinner
And when she recognized Peter’s voice because of her joy she did not open the gate, but ran in and announced that Peter was standing in front of the gate. (Acts 12:14, New American Standard) Some scenes in the Bible are hilarious to me. Today’s scripture is an example. In this scene by miraculous intervention... Continue Reading →