Today I had the great privilege of speaking at the Mother/Daughter Tea at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church south of Fort Wayne. It was great fun and I met many interesting ladies. It was an opportunity to wear a pretty hat and I wore one that had belonged to Mom. I spoke on the theme of... Continue Reading →
Canterbury Book Fair reunites friends
This spring I was invited to participate in the Canterbury Book Fair in Fort Wayne. It was a joy to see many people I met last year when I was the guest speaker. Laurie Gray, author of Summer Sanctuary, and I have been friends for several years and she coordinated the visits. Thanks, Laurie! Students,... Continue Reading →
Saint Aloysius Catholic School has great readers!
I recently spoke to students at Saint Aloysius Catholic School about the joys of writing. They were interested in learning what it takes to be a writer. I shared with them that it is not always easy or even fun to develop a book or story (it takes several months!), but it is always... 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 →
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 →
Fourth graders at Lancaster Elementary School raised hands if they had a favorite Taylor Swift song.
Tony Hawk helps communities
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 →