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.
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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…]
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.
May 062019
May 7 is my daughter’s birthday. She began life being the only girl in a nursery of about 10 very loud baby boys. No quite birthing rooms, just loud boys. Stephanie was always strong, strong in heart, strong in character and strong in her physical body. She could spell our Chaparral in backhand springs. She [read more…]
Nov 012018
I’m blessed. For the last few month’s, I’ve had the joy of editing a book for someone.This book has grown me spiritually. In November the surprise will be revealed. Then you all can be blessed as I have been.
Sep 062018
Tell ItX2 card I understand if you are reading this, you want colleges to beg you to come to their school. These steps can help you stand out from the competition. Imagine a group of professors, staff members or student assistants sitting in a dimly lit room with stacks of entrance essays looming above them. They [read more…]
Aug 272018
“…Forgetting what lies behind and reaching forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the [heavenly] prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.” PHILIPPIANS 3:13-14 AMP
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…]
May 042018
Believe me–all writers pray. “Oh, God! Help! 😳Where did that file go?” Or “Please, God. What happened? All lost?😫 Sometimes we pray. “Please make that editor buy my book! ” And sometimes we ask God to damm our computers. We send prayers for people searching for books on Amazon. Today was a perfect example. I [read more…]
May 022018
My Constitution Team (amazing teachers and Teen Helpers won this award for me and our DAR chapter. I’m so proud because now more people will hear of this great program and maybe more towns will want to have their own camp. The added benefit is I had the privilege to meet great kids, and every [read more…]