Recently, while talking to a 4th grade class about my nine children’s books , I told them about my book Celebrities Giving Back to encourage them to serve as volunteers. I told them about one example from the book, a famous skateboarder named Tony Hawk. As most kids in this class had heard of... Continue Reading →
Bluffton Elementary School 4th graders love books!
On February 10 I had the opportunity to speak to the Bluffton Elementary School fourth graders about my children’s books. They were attentive and fun to speak to. They liked the bookmarks I handed out about my books and I hope they will send me comments after looking at my website. My thanks to teachers... Continue Reading →
Fun day speaking in Fairmount
Recently, I had the lovely opportunity to visit Park Elementary School in Fairmount, Indiana. I spoke to the 6th grade classes of David Pyle and Leticia Beckley at on the subject of Greek mythology, highlighting my three Greek gods books – Hades, Hephaestus, Hermes. Next, I spoke about writing as a business to the... Continue Reading →
The Value of Modesty
This article on the topic of modesty was published in The Lookout in recent years. It is still an important topic today for Christians to address. I guess modesty always has been an important topic – or does no one else remember mini skirts and hot pants? Let me know what you think of... Continue Reading →
Canterbury Book Fair offers opportunities for authors, readers
I’m thrilled to be asked to return as a featured author at the 2012 Canterbury Book Fair scheduled for April 16 from 4-7pm. This special day/time is an opportunity for local librarians/teachers to peruse books recommended by Canterbury staff and parents. If all goes as planned, I will have copies of all of my books... Continue Reading →
New book offers ways to handle guilt
Shirley Brosius has been a friend since we met at Sandy Cove Christian Writer’s Retreat in Fall 2006. We seemed to be the only non-fiction writers there as newspaper writers and gravitated toward each other. At that time Shirley had authored a beautiful devotional book, Sisterhood of Faith (Howard Books), 365 life-changing stories about historical... Continue Reading →
Crafters Bless through their Talents
I love interviewing people who give to others. The Ossian (IN) Church of the Nazarene has a group that gives much to people who are hurting. By using their crafting talents, this great group of men and women have blessed many. Do you know of a group or person who blesses people with their talents?... Continue Reading →
Happy Birthday, Sis!
Today I don't have anything writing related, but just wanted to wish my sister, Lynette Johnson, a happy birthday. She has supported me with writing ideas and encouragement throughout the years. I hope she has many happy days in the year ahead!
Look for a Miracle
And when Peter came to himself, he said, “Now I know for sure that the Lord has sent forth His angel and rescued me from the hand of Herod and from all that the Jewish people were expecting.” (Acts 12:11, New American Standard Bible) ** Recently, a friend confided that he needed a drummer... Continue Reading →