It's been a minute or two since I've posted, and that's mainly because I've been consumed with book number two, which will be out next...

An introduction to the discussion boards on the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators website

One of my favorite things to do is take a trip somewhere, preferably on a coastline. This year, I have been fortunate enough to travel a...

“If there’s a book that you want to read, but it hasn’t been written yet, then you must write it.” – Toni Morrison In less than a month,...

Meet Amelia! Not only is she the new friend of Maggie in Lightning Bug Lantern, but she is also my daughter. Today, Amelia Marie turns 10...

This week I visited the West Frankfort Public Library and read my book to a lively group of preschool children. They were free-spirited...

Shawnee Hills Lavender Farm Photos by Sharon Wallace Photography Recently I visited a local lavender farm with my family. Shawnee Hills...

Yesterday I came home to see that all my hardback books arrived from the pre-orders! This was both exciting and a bit daunting at the...

Nine years ago, I decided I wanted to write and publish a book. I’ve always been drawn to picture books, so naturally, that’s where I...