Join us May 14 & 15 meet a Texas Hero and write about it. Family fun Friday and Saturday. 9:30 am to 7 pm
May 122021
May 312021
I truly enjoy talking about my books with kids in Chicago while I’m in Texas in my pjs. Video for Creative Writing Tips Writing Tips with high school students in Chicago.
Mar 132021
The story of my beautiful wedding has been commemorated in two books. The flowers, the music, our vows, my mother-in-law’s laughter. Now, once again our story has been noted as one of the best. However, After 56 years, I’m not sure how to take this one. Chicken Soup for the Soul shares the funniest stories [read more…]
Feb 222021
Dear Tweens, today there’s a new book to read and it’s mine. The Paperback and ebook are available on Amazon or you can order an autographed copy here. Join me as we bully-proof our lives and build spiritual muscles to help others, including the bullies. My Sister the Cheerleader 1. Join me and stroll down [read more…]
Feb 142021
Join me in February, 2021, for prizes and free books for middle-grade girls as I celebrate my latest book – My Sister the Cheerleader. At thirteen, Makay decides she can no longer wait for the angel Gabriel to pop up with a cosmic plan for her life. No way will she hide in her sister’s [read more…]
Jan 152021
Ridge Roberts At 17 the amazing Ridge Roberts releases his first album to an audience that stretches’ across the US. Having won almost every fiddle title possible, this expectational musician and extraordinary young man launches into the recording industry with the same focus as he did into playing the fiddle as an eight-year-old. We’ve known [read more…]
Jan 092021
2021 begins with me turning three-quarters of a century old. Last year my birthday person included Diane Munford. This year I want to repeat that birthday choice and add her mom–everybody’s mom–Mom Hamilton. Diane and I lifted one another up through it all. She kept me playing Pickleball which lowered my A1C levels. And by [read more…]
Apr 062020
While reading Lisa Wingate‘s Book of Lost Friends, I thought of the teacher that changed my life. The one that said you can instead of you can’t. Enter Lisa’s contest today. If you have taught or if there was a special teacher you will love this book. Actually, anyone will love this book.I was the tallest [read more…]
Apr 062020
Mom, probably woke up and saw it online and said, “What? You didn’t even comb her hair!” So did this one. I think this was several years back and Claire Ryan was four.
Mar 292020
Nepris.com Join me online. Friday, April 3rd WRITING | Games & Activities to Improve Writing | 11:00ET / 8:00PT |Grades K-8, PD FOOD | The Mobile Dairy Classroom | 12:00ET / 9:00PT |Grades K-5 GOVT | Careers at Federal Agencies | 2:30ET / 11:30PT |Post-Secondary SPORTS | My Journey to the NFL & Beyond | 3:00ET / 12:00PT |Grades 6-12