Baby Kangaroo

Did that title grab your attention? Who doesn't love a baby kangaroo? Okay, I know there are some people who probably don't care but I'm not one of them. 

So, why the title? I got to hold a baby kangaroo this week!! He was the sweetest little animal. I now want one hahaha Yeah my husband didn't think it was a great idea either 😉 Maybe one day!

You might be asking "Where did I get to do something like this?". I work in an elementary school and an Education Program from the Barn Hill Preserve out of Delaware brought a few of their animals to our schools. They did a fantastic job. The students even had the opportunity to get their picture with a few of the animals. An excellent program. You should check them out http://www.barnhillpreserve.com/

You might not know this about me, but I like to put a lot about my life and my friends into my books in subtle ways. For example: in Imagination Destination, the two main characters, Kali and Tuxedo, are my real cats. If you look real close to one of the illustrations you will see real pictures of them in frames. The baby kangaroo has officially made his way into my current work in progress.  

Here is a pic of the little guy: 

Happy Grandparents Day

                 Happy Grandparents Day 💛


I was very close to my grandma and grandpa but both have now gone to Heaven. I will never forget them or how special they were to me. Today is the day to show your grandparents just how special they are to you. Tell them you love them, create a card, take them to a special place. It really doesn't matter, all that matters is that you spend some time with them to show them you care.


This past school year, I was lucky enough to work with the McQuade family on a school project. Mary McQuade is the founder of Grandparents day and is from my hometown. My students had a great experience. Some of their cards were chosen and turned into real cards by the McQuade family. They are selling them around our town and are hoping to expand soon. The proceeds go to our school. It has been an amazing project to be a part of.
Enjoy the day :)

Back to School

It's that time of the year again. Fall is around the corner and kids and teachers are heading back to school.  Where did summer go?  It seems like it went by really fast.  I would like a rewind please.

What is your favorite season?  I like all of them for all different reasons but summer is my favorite.  I like the hot temps, wearing shorts and tee's and not having to bundle up just to go outside. 

I'm not ready to head back for the new school year but ready or not it is time.  I got quite a bit accomplished this summer but there is still so much more I would have liked to done.  I have my ideas for my next children's book and a friend of mine and I are beginning work on our first novel! I'm very excited and will share more about it later on as it progresses.

If I am quiet for a while, be patient with me please, it's going to be crazy hectic for a while.  You can always chat with me on Facebook or Twitter.

For all the teachers and students heading back, I hope you have an amazing year!  :)

Summer Vaca

It can not be July 31st already!!!  Noooooo!!!! Where did Summer go?  I am not ready to return back to the full time gig.  I am having a great summer!  How about you?  I went on vacation, got the formatting done on my next book, painted a few paintings where I tried out a new paint medium, which I love by the way, and got caught up on my tbr summer book list :) Did I mention I love summer? 

My internet has not been reliable this summer at all but I did finally manage to get my website updated.  I added my new books, coloring sheets, and an illustration gallery.  Go ahead and check it out.  Head on over to my Facebook page or Twitter and let me know what you think.

This weekend the town I am from is having their annual summer festival.  I am going to set up a table and hopefully sell some of my paperbacks.  It should be a fun time.

                   Who you gonna call?....... 

Come on, you know you want to say it! One of my favorites I got to see at the Star Cars Museum. 

                       Coming out this fall.  

I collaborated on this book with author Lyn Croft. Check out all her books at Amazon.com. 

                   

       Ripley's Aquarium.  

    

    One of my favorite places to go!