Do You Have Festive Plans For New Year’s Eve? When my husband and I were first married, we’d be sure to sleep in on New Year’s Day and recap what we did on all our previous New Year’s Eves. As the years passed, it was a challenge to our cerebellum trying to remember. Don’t even…
An author friend recently introduced me to Debbie Chamberlain, a retired elementary school teacher and ambitious lady who’s passion is to encourage well-being in children and adults. Clearly, I want to be just like Debbie when I grow up. You’ll see why after this interview. A TWIN? Barb: Tell us a little bit about yourself…
Meet Barbara at the following markets and fairs for her 2021 book signings. FREE cigar box with every purchase of Grandpa’s Cigar Box FREE dog bandana, pencil, note pad, or sticker with every purchase of Larry’s Words of Wisdom FREE book bag with every book purchase Stuffed quail and swans available for purchase to go…
I’m so happy to interview author Teresa Krager. Teresa and I met at an SCBWI-AZ KidLit Mingle group where authors gather to discuss writing tips, read our works in progress, and critique manuscripts. I was thrilled to be part of her journey writing her book, Before Your Birth Day, and to celebrate with the other…
Autumn “Have you put out your fall decorations yet?” asked Cousin Linda. I replied, “Sweetie, it’s 100 degrees out. I hardly feel like putting pumpkins on the porch so they can shrivel up like dried apple heads.” Besides, there is no Autumn in Phoenix. We have two seasons, spring and summer. I’m not much of…
Camping Hubby and I went camping last week. Okay, we pulled our fifth wheel into the cool pines of the mountains. Don’t judge. We’re old. We’ve paid our dues camping in a canvas tent that smelled like the inside of a Marine’s boots; in a pop up, where we almost froze to death on Virginia…
Award-Winning Author/Illustrator I interviewed award-winning author/illustrator, Rita Goldner, and am excited to share her fascinating journey. This is the first in a series of author interviews I plan to do. Rita just published a picture book about the water cycle, which she’ll tell us about in the interview. I’ve purchased all of Rita’s books and…
