Vintage Eats of Kayleen Reusser
Capturing Delicious Recipes From the Past
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 →
Lucy is a friend of mine. She just read my book on Selena Gomez and told me she loved it! With her parents’ permission I’ve posted her picture here with a copy of the book. Biographies are great books to read to learn about people who have made a difference in the lives of other... Continue Reading →
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 →
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 →
Photos of young friends of mine who have read my books are posted here today. Kitti enjoys reading about Hermes, the Messenger god. They chose which of my nine books to read and then we talked about the books together. You can find more about them on my Books page. One student is making a... Continue Reading →
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 →
I first learned about Ginny Rorby in 2009 when I was unpacking new books at our school library. Flipping through the back of Hurt Go Happy I read a note from the publisher that the author was interested in corresponding with students about her books. With the support of our principal, I arranged to have... Continue Reading →
This excerpt about Peyton Manning is from my children’s book, Celebrities Giving Back (Mitchell Lane 2010) ** Whenever someone enters the children’s section of St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis, they think of Peyton Manning, former quarterback for the city’s football team, the Colts. They don’t think of him for his ability to throw a football... Continue Reading →
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 →
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 →
Vintage Eats of Kayleen Reusser 