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Your childhood mischief could inspire a book chapter

If you have an entertaining tale of childhood mischief, your anecdote could inspire a chapter in my next book. Now through April 30, I am collecting memories of childhood shenanigans for my upcoming middle grade novel, “The Mountain of Dempsey Molehill.” … Continue reading

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Q&A with the author

The Times newspaper in Ottawa, Ill., published this Q&A with me earlier this week about my newly released children’s chapter book, “Sarah & Katy and the Book of Blank.” To read the original, click here. The full Q&A is included … Continue reading

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What Amazon did isn’t censorship

Earlier this week, a kerfuffle broke out on the Internet over whether Amazon removing a book from its sales stock was censorship. (Side note: I love an opportunity to use the word kerfuffle.) The issue began when a self-published Sandy … Continue reading

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Giveaway time! Win a free copy of ‘Book of Blank’

Want another Christmas gift to put under the tree for a 7- to 10-year-old without having to buy it? Then enter for a chance to win SARAH & KATY AND THE BOOK OF BLANK! Five copies of “Book of Blank” … Continue reading

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Book launch recap

This morning’s book launch party at Prairie Creek Public Library in Dwight had a low turnout. Although I can’t blame anyone for wanting to stay home today when we woke up to this: Luckily for the writer ego, I can … Continue reading

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