Hades is one of the 3 books I've written about the Greek gods.

Dr. Deborah Godwin-Starks interviews me for her radio show

This week Dr. Deborah Godwin-Starks interviewed me for her radio show “Let’s Talk” on WQSW-LP 100.5 FM, The Voice in Fort Wayne, Indiana. We’ve done previous interviews on my books, beginning with my Chicken Soup books a few years ago. Now that I have nine non-fiction children’s books we focus on the writing of them.... Continue Reading →

Mandy & I Present Demonstration of the Culture of Indonesia

Last night my daughter Mandy & I presented a talk/demo about Indonesia to patrons of the Wells County Public Library. We showed Indonesian items Mandy has brought home and talked about the importance of crafts in that culture. I then showed some of the crafts middle school students made with me for my book, Recipe... Continue Reading →

Teaching kids to make a cookbook

On June 2, 2011, I made a presentation to a homeschooling group at Allen County Public Library downtown Fort Wayne. It was great fun talking with the group about creating their own cookbook. I used my book, Recipe and Craft Guide to Indonesia (Mitchell Lane), as a guide. The book contains 10 recipes and 10... Continue Reading →

I was the keynote speaker at the Canterbury Book Fair

The third grade class taught by Nancy Vacanti listened as I talked with them about writing children’s books. The second grade class taught by Tom Meyers asked questions about my children’s books. The Bistro lunch included approximately 100 parents and educators. This has been a fantastic week! On Wed. I was the keynote speaker at... Continue Reading →

Book talks with school children is great fun!

  On March 30, 2011, I had the great opportunity to speak to several school classes in my area about being a writer. This was a special treat because not only did I meet new friends, I was able to visit with some old friends. At Ossian Elementary School I spoke to 100 third graders... Continue Reading →

Great turnout at my first free writing workshop!

Thanks to everyone who attended my first free writing workshop on April 1, 2011, at the Brew Ha Coffee Shop in Ossian. We had a great turnout!   Sixteen people attended, creating a friendly and interested group. In this day of high gas prices I was honored to discover they came from a variety of... Continue Reading →

Want to be a published writer?

 "7 Tips to Getting Published – No Fooling!” If you've always wanted to be a published writer, this FREE workshop is for you. It will be held on Friday, April 1, 2011, at the Brew Ha Espresso Café in Ossian at 6-6:45 p.m. 122 S. Jefferson 260.622.6027  As the author of nine children’s books, several Chicken Soup... Continue Reading →

Speaking in Las Vegas

Last month I had the privilege of speaking at the Aliante Public Library in North Las Vegas, Nevada. My audience was a group of children ages preschool through adult.  One little precious darling walked in and asked, "Is Selena Gomez going to be here?" I had to disappoint her and say no, there was just... Continue Reading →

Speaking to students at Wells County Public Library

Recently I had the opportunity to speak to students who are members of the Wells County Public Library’s Junior Library (JL) Crew. It was snowing outside, but inside we were sharing thoughts about writing, Taylor Swift, and dreaming about what we’d like to be. Using my biography on Taylor Swift, I talked to the kids... Continue Reading →

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