I teach 7th Grade English, run businesses, and write books. But of course I can fit in a speech and debate tournament! Let me brag a little before asking you a question. My daughters (6th and 8th … [Read more...] about Mixing Homeschool and Public School Cultures Through Speech and Debate
The Purpose of My Web Log (a.k.a. "blog")
Every writer should have a blog. It is nice to have a "log" of my creative ideas and developments as they develop through the years. Be sure to subscribe to my website to be notified by email of my latest blog post.
Why FACING HATE Feels Like My First Book
Though I am already an established author, I feel as though Facing Hate is my first book. It is in review now and should be online soon on Amazon, so for now I'm pondering how this book is … [Read more...] about Why FACING HATE Feels Like My First Book
Search & Rescue
My daughter Havilah left the home yesterday afternoon sporting a light backpack. I joked with her, asking if she was running away. She laughed, "No, just walking to the corner and back." Four hours … [Read more...] about Search & Rescue
Review Copy of “Facing Hate” (Limited Free Offer)
Would you like to receive a FREE review copy of Facing Hate: Memoir of a Social Smear? I am asking for friends to be ready to write a review when the book releases. Here are the details. My book … [Read more...] about Review Copy of “Facing Hate” (Limited Free Offer)
Afterword v. 2 of FACING HATE (Unedited)
I'm in the final marketing stages of my book's release, but I'm pulling the presses to rewrite the Afterword. It still needs to go to my copy editor, but I wanted to release this on the same day I'm … [Read more...] about Afterword v. 2 of FACING HATE (Unedited)
Help Me Choose a Cover to “Facing Hate”
I would like your help in choosing the best cover for my new book Facing Hate: Memoir of a Social Smear. Please vote below. And if you have an artistic suggestion, include it in the suggestion box. If … [Read more...] about Help Me Choose a Cover to “Facing Hate”