My sweet friend Hannah wanted me to show everyone how much she liked reading my books. Here she is holding my biographies on Selena Gomez and Taylor Swift. I’ve written another book on Taylor Swift. The one Hannah is holding is written for grades 1-3. It has gorgeous full color photos on each page... Continue Reading →
Teaching others about the joys of writing is fun!
Recently I’ve had the opportunities to speak at two special events. L-R: Shirley Jump, Kayleen Reusser, Judith Post, Les Edgarton, Mary Lou Rigdon. The first was on November 3 at the Author Fair held at the Allen County Public Library in Fort Wayne, Indiana. This wonderful library has a great hall that hosted dozens of... Continue Reading →
A workshop for writers at International Conference on Missions
This Saturday I’ll be leading a workshop, “Writing to Praise”, at 3:00, room 240, Indiana Convention Center, Indianapolis as part of the International Conference on Missions. There is a cost of $15 to attend the weekend-long conference, but every workshop is free. Everyone is welcome! I’m anxious to interest others in writing for God! Please... Continue Reading →
Want to begin your life as a writer? Attend this FREE workshop!
If you're interested in learning more about becoming a writer, plan to attend a FREE session tonight at Wells County Public Library in Bluffton, Indiana, at 6:30-7:30. The library staff and I will host the meeting. We'll offer tips on how to get started, local writing resources available and markets for your work. Snacks will be available.... Continue Reading →
Speaking to young readers at Fairmount Public Library
On June 8, 2012, I spoke to young students at Fairmount Public Library about what it's like to be an author and write books. What fun to chat with those little ones about reading and writing! They liked looking at my nine children's books. When I pointed out my name on the cover of the... Continue Reading →
Greek God costume contest at ACPL is a success!
Wow! Who knew a library could be such fun! My presentation about my 3 Greek Gods books on Hermes, Hephaestus, and Hades at Allen County Public Library coordinated well with a Greek God costume contest we offered. The photos show some of the darling outfits the kids came up with! We had Athena, Hades, Medusa,... Continue Reading →
Dress up like a Greek God and win a prize!
This week I have two exciting speaking engagements. On Thursday June 7 I’ll be speaking for the third time at Allen County Public Library for Young Adults/Homeschoolers. With the summer library reading program’s theme of ‘Epic’, YA librarian Cathy Lambert & I came up with the idea of challenging those attending to dress up... Continue Reading →
Speaking at Norwell High School was an adventure!
A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to speak to English students at Norwell High School. Rhonda Bower, one of the school’s English teachers, arranged my day-long visit. It was a pleasure to share the time with another speaker and real-life adventurer Paul Sell. Paul, 86, put together a great Power point presentation about... Continue Reading →
John Baumgartner pens second novel
An enjoyment of reading to his daughter prompted Ossian resident John Baumgartner to become the author of two new books. For the past decade Baumgartner, a 1979 graduate of Norwell High School, wrote 10 books. His attempts to get them published were dismal. After receiving dozens of rejection letters for the first eight, he... Continue Reading →
Sixth graders love to read!
I love it when students check out my books at the school library where I work and I ask them, “Did you know I wrote this book?” I try to tell most of the kids but sometimes the new class coming in doesn't know me well. They shake their heads, disbelieving my statement about... Continue Reading →