My talk to students about overcoming reading and
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Nov 082017
Get a special price from November 8- 17 for a Kindle version. Keep your curriculum. Add Fun! $ .99 today and $ 1.99 later in the week. Teach Writing Without a Pencil is a collection of games and activities to help students improve their writing skills. Strong verbs, authentic voice, cohesive flow, and the joy of [read more…]
Nov 042017
There’s not many times that I’ve been more proud. Imagine being me–the youngest of eight, daughter of a share-cropper, dyslexic me–telling kids about how to be an author/editor. Then 5 kids run up after the talk with huge smiles saying, “I’m dyslexic!” An echo of “me too” bouncing around between them. Talking to the [read more…]
Aug 232017
Fast forward to 20:24 and hear this excellent interview of Gwen Lavert, a wonderful friend, and hero for children.
May 182017
I had a totally awesome time at Nettie Baccus Elementary yesterday.
Nov 162016
Writing month-November began at Acton Elementary, rushed into a Teach Writing without a Pencil at Ogg Elemtary and today will stretch from coast to coast with about 10 classes on Nepris. Wow! Great kids! Excellent teachers and fun times.
Sep 202016
We are sharing our passion for teaching kids about the Constitution. Today with our own Granbury DAR. Tomorrow Stephenville DAR. Sharing our freedom in a non-political setting. Are you sharing freedom with your children? A friend told me yesterday that her granddaughter was so excited when she went to school this year and realized she knew [read more…]
Dec 292015
A resolution can fail and usually does. Goals are steps toward winning the game. Or in my case, writing the words of my heart. It may be baby steps, however it will get you there eventually. Make 2016 the year you reach at least one of your goals. This is the perfect time to focus, perfect your [read more…]
Dec 272015
What Super Hero does your pet exemplify, represent, symbolize, stand for, be the incarnation of? Digby in my newest children’s book, thinks he’s more than the First Family’s Dog. He is White House Security, the best of the best, and he does a great job for President Jonathan Landry, in spite of P.C. the cat [read more…]
Dec 152015
Santa came to my house early today. She gave me a tool that means I can write faster–Scrivener. I have been wanting this so much. I is a great cost program for writing and publishing. Now, Santa, can you give me the ability to proof-read my own work, spell without calling a friend, know where to [read more…]