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 →

Speaking at Allen County Public Library

  On June 3, 2010, I spoke to a group of homeschoolers at the Allen County Public Library in downtown Fort Wayne, Indiana. This lovely facility has been a favorite of mine since it opened in 2007. It is spacious, aesthetically appealing with a great hall that reminds one of the dining hall in Harry Potter... Continue Reading →

Are You a Dreamer?

  I’ll be speaking tomorrow at the Allen County Public Library (downtown Fort Wayne) to middle schoolers on the subject of creating dreams. The 45-minute talk begins at 1pm. This is a passionate subject for me – I believe every person on earth needs to dream and keep dreaming all of their lives. It is... 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 →

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