My talk to students about overcoming reading and
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Jan 092019
As I’ve had more and more birthdays, it is becoming more difficult to choose my birthday person (BDP). Of course, my first birthday person was my mom after that my sister who led me to the Lord and then pastors and people who nurtured my spiritual walk. The problem is I will not live [read more…]
Jan 042019
I love school visits. Since so many schools cannot afford author visits and as an author, I have to take off from writing, change out of my PJs and travel to a school. I still do that because I love kids. But due to the great work of the Nepris team, I can stay in [read more…]
Nov 242018
Chicken Soup for a Sick Scene and Sequel – A Tool to Engage Your Audience I love family stories. Remember sitting around the table, telling stories, often the same stories year after year. It doesn’t matter what you’re writing–it can be a historical thriller or a book for your family. Chicken Soup story is a good way to [read more…]
Aug 082018
Giving the teacher an apple to polish her up for the year and convince her that little Johnny possesses excellent skills is outdated. Why not make sure Johnny is an excellent writer by playing writing games from Teach Writing Without a Pencil with him. Give the teach a copy also. She will love it and [read more…]
Jul 162018
Thinking of my sister-in-law, Tanya, today. She gave amazing parties in the doll world. This Tanya receiving the doll the Madame Alexander company created in Tanya’s likeness to raise money for breast cancer victims. At one she spot-lighted me and hosted me as a speaker. I sold a lot of books and dolls. Marketing can [read more…]
May 162018
I received this email today an just can’t stop smiling. Peggy, I have to tell you about my 13-year-old dyslexic student. He has progressed enough that he can read Spy Cam One. The other day when he was reading it he said, “I hope I enjoy the next book you pick for me to read [read more…]
Dec 122017
“Tell It Times Two” is the best recommendation any teacher or parent can receive to help their child do better on the writing test and in life. It’s a simple activity you will love. It’s free on my website.
Dec 022017
Fun with Sommer Elementary 2nd Grade and their teacher Sue Beardsley. The best part is when the 2nd-graders sing. I talked about “The Yellow Rose of Texas” and “Deep in the Heart of Texas” and of course–my books and writing games. Nepris did an amazing job of filtering my wrinkles and cutting mistakes. Texas Songs [read more…]
Nov 132017
Yes, I am back in the saddle again. Hat, boots and fully load with answers on being an Author. Yes, Im exhsusted just from getting the boots on. But I get to hang with darling, Trail Blazers. There might be a few young authors.