Interview on Stitches of Hope

On Tues, Dec 28, 2010, at 10:00 am ET national speaker and author of Finding Hope for Your Journey through Breast Cancer Yvonne Ortega will interview me about the volunteer group Stitches of Hope. This will happen on blog radio http://www.blogtalkradio.com/hope-for-the-journey Since 2008, this group of volunteers has created and distributed beautiful handmade crocheted and knitted caps and sewn turbans... Continue Reading →

Radio interview of Indonesian craft/recipe book

Recipe and Craft Guide to Indonesia Selamat datang! Welcome to the land of Indonesia! After my daughter, Amanda, moved to Indonesia to teach in 2008, she began bringing home beautiful crafts from this country in Southeast Asia. She also cooked delicious recipes of food dishes that are eaten in Indonesia. When my children’s book editor... Continue Reading →

Hollywood’s busiest actress–Selena Gomez

  As a young child, Selena Gomez wanted to be an actress. But she lived in a small Texas town. Her parents were divorced. Money was tight. Selena didn't let those obstacles stop her. On her seventh birthday, she auditioned for and received a part on Barney & Friends. A few years later, Selena won... Continue Reading →

Hephaestus, Greek god of the forge

The publication of my three Greek Gods books could not have been better planned. Within weeks of their release in late 2009, Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief, a movie based on a book by Rick Riordan, was released. It galvanized a great interest in students to know more about the Greek Gods,... Continue Reading →

Chris Reusser–flying $7m aircraft by remote control

My son, Christopher, was home for Thanksgiving. During his visit, he spoke to 250 people at Bluffton Middle School, including the entire 7th and 8th grades, about his career as a pilot with the Air Force. Chris is a graduate of the US Air Force Academy and a First Lieutenant. Currently, he flies remotely powered... Continue Reading →

Lesson in Forgiveness

Here is a Christmas story that I wrote 20 years ago. The story is popular with editors of books, magazines and newspapers -- it’s been published 25 times! It’s even been in the Chicken Soup for the Soul… Christmas book and another called Christmas… God’s Way (shown in the photo). The story is permitted to... Continue Reading →

Tribute to my family

Today I’m not posting anything about writing. I want to thank my family for being the best that there is. My husband John has put up with a lot over the years—mainly a wife who would rather write than cook or clean. He’s learned to put up with my messes, due to projects (his mom... Continue Reading →

A Recent Meeting with My Mentor

A Chance to Meet My Mentor! People often ask me how I got started writing children’s books. Michelle Medlock Adams is one of the best Christian children’s book writers you’ll find. She taught a class a few years ago at Taylor University-Ft Wayne on children’s writing. She suggested to the class that if they had... Continue Reading →

Recipe and Craft Guide to Indonesia

The school where I work has been keeping me busy in the library. Tons of Newbery award winning books are being checked out and read. That’s great! Those are some of the best books available to kids. But when you don't need to read a book for school, maybe you’ll want to check out one... Continue Reading →

Speaking at Allen County Public Library

  On June 3, 2010, I spoke to a group of homeschoolers at the Allen County Public Library in downtown Fort Wayne, Indiana. This lovely facility has been a favorite of mine since it opened in 2007. It is spacious, aesthetically appealing with a great hall that reminds one of the dining hall in Harry Potter... Continue Reading →

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