Just because Christy (aka, Mom) is an author doesn’t mean she makes loads of money. She has to work to pay for the things she needs until one day she is successful enough to make a living as an author.
This month, I’ve been going with Mom as she’s been substitute teaching. Check out my blog post for pictures of my adventures at school!
Read article >
I felt like a little girl on Christmas morning opening the biggest present, and finding exactly what she wanted!
When Sharon Watson, Kenwood School’s librarian, invited me to come do an author visit assembly, I was over-the-top thrilled. I taught at Kenwood for ten years and filled various creative roles. To me, it was the happiest place on earth to teach but I gave it up to pursue my writing dreams.
Read article >
This week on The Author Reads, I’m reviewing Stormy, Book Two in The Weather Girls Series, by Jennifer Lynn Cary.
Stormy picks up where the first book in The Weather Girls series left off. However, if you were to read them out of sequence, you won’t miss a thing. Continue reading my review and enter the giveaway.
Read article >
Does a service dog ever get a vacation?
Thanks for asking.
Traveling with Christy is always an adventure. She has to pack not only for herself but also for my needs. That makes for extra-heavy luggage because I need my food, special treats, vitamins, toys, bed, parkas for cold weather, rain slicker for wet weather and booties for hot and cold weather. I get exhausted just thinking about it.
Click to continue reading my service dog thoughts about our trip to Minnesota.
Read article >
If you’ve visited the “About Christy” page of my website or read my blog post, “The Birth of a Book,” you know I give my second-grade teacher, Mrs. Olson, credit for inspiring me to become a writer.
During my recent trip to my hometown, Thief River Falls, Minnesota, I reconnected with Mrs. Olson.
Read article >
This week on The Author Reads, I’m reviewing Sunny, Book One in The Weather Girls Series, by Jennifer Lynn Cary. I chose this book as if I was in a bookstore, only I did it virtually.
First, I picked it for its whimsical cover that drew me in. Second, I chose it because of the back cover copy. Third, I read the first chapter and I was hooked. Click to read my full review.
Read article >
I’m so glad to be home! I don’t mind travelling, but it seems we were just getting settled and the scents were becoming familiar when we packed up and moved to the next city.
I fly like a carry-on and fit nicely under the seat in front of Christy. I was trained to do it that way. It’s always nice when we have a seat or two with no one next to us for extra stretch-out space.
Check out the photos of my adventures in Minnesota with Christy!
Read article >
Welcome to the first installment of The Author Reads, Book Reviews.
One of my newest and most fun jobs is to review books. For my first choice I am featuring the non-fiction book, Mrs. Oswald Chambers, by Michelle Ule.
Mrs. Oswald Chambers is about the wife of Oswald Chambers, the author of one of the most famous Christian devotionals, My Utmost for His Highest.
Read article >
If you happen to love science fiction, I’m sure you have heard of the British series, Dr. Who. It’s been around for more than fifty years.
A few years ago, my children introduced me to the Doc, and I LOVED IT! We binge watched before binge watching was a trend. I absolutely fell in love with the character, especially #10, David Tennant.
Dr. Who inspired my husband to build something I have always wanted in my front yard. A little lending library.
Read article >
Ketchup is my favorite condiment.
I use it for anything fried and meat that may be a little too tough or dry to swallow.
I have embraced the fact that I was not raised with many etiquette mannerisms and learned mostly by observing. Observation has helped me become who I am today. I pride myself in not being stuffy. That is why this is now my favorite commercial for American sauce.
Read article >