My friend Sabbian read the book I wrote on the Greek god Hephaestus (Mitchell Lane Publishing). The 5-chapter book tells various stories about this god of the forge. In today’s world Hephaestus would be called a blacksmith. He was also the only Greek god to be described as physically disabled. Hephaestus would never win Mr.... Continue Reading →
Jillian reports on my Leona Lewis book
My young friend, Jillian, volunteered to read my children’s chapter book biography of Leona Lewis (Mitchell Lane Publishing) and then write and read a book report on it. Leona is a British pop star whose song, “Bleeding Love” has topped song charts around the world. Jillian does a great job telling the main points of... 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 →
Book Signing with Tracie Peterson, Judith Miller and Cathy Marie Hake
A few months ago I had the privilege of meeting three terrific Christian novelists at a book signing. They appeared to sign copies of their current books: Tracie Peterson (Dawn's Prelude), Judith Miller (The Carousel Painter; sometimes co-authors with Tracie), and Cathy Marie Hake (That Certain Spark). These authors generally write romance – some contemporary,... 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 →