Generally, during the summer, I have a chance to get caught up on writing, proofreading, and reading. Not this summer. I have managed to work on writing and proofreading, but I have not had a chance to enjoy reading just for pleasure. I’m hoping that changes now that July is here, but I’m not going …
Expectations for the month of June
I am putting the finishing touches on a novel that I began writing last summer. It has been a huge work-in-progress for me. I was challenged to put a lot of factual details, mixed with fiction, to create something very realistic and still provide enough fantasy/science fiction to appeal to my nineteen year old son, …
June…
I started out this month by venturing on a brief vacation to get my mind flowing with the creative juices. There is nothing like getting in touch with nature to make you feel energized. I’ll be sure to post some pictures of my adventure soon.
Frequently Asked Questions
Each year, I receive many questions, and I decided that I would answer a few of those questions. Q: If you’re a writer, why do you teach?A: I love teaching. I will always be a teacher first, because I feel that my purpose is to help students discover their purpose, as well as discover great …
As Worlds Collide
I recently had the time to redesign the cover for my book, As Worlds Collide. This is book 4 and the final book in the Deirfiur series. I’m really excited about this book. It tied up Ashlyn and Ciaran’s story nicely. If you would like to purchase a copy, you can do so by using …
New Book in the Works
I know it has been a long time since I posted about a new book, but I’ve been working on my primary job of teaching. Teaching seems to fall first in my list of things that I must do, so until I buy that farm and retire to nothing more than writing, my students will …
Finding time to focus
It has been such a hectic summer so far. Normally, I would be writing during the summer. This summer, it has been challenging to find long stretches of time to write. The problem? Changing jobs and moving to a new part of the state. Who knew that changing schools and districts would require such a …
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Have you missed me?
I feel as though it has been years since I have written or published a book! My day job- teaching- has taken much of my free time. At this moment, we are finally enjoying a Spring Break, so I plan to do a little writing during my short vacation from teaching. Of course, I have …
Teaser for newest book: Rules for Space
When 17 year old Beth Thomas receives a text from her boyfriend of five years, James, she thinks that her world has completely come to an end. He needs space and decides to end their relationship. She wants to give him the space he needs, but when the first day of school arrives, she finds …