The Life of a Writer

The Life of a Writer

I wrote a blog post for The Storytellers Inkpot! I thought that I’d share it here to give an update on my life in the world of writing. I’m keeping busy and enjoying the change from family medicine to urgent care and teaching. Life is good, and thank you...
Spooky Tales for Halloween

Spooky Tales for Halloween

Spooky Tales – A Review of Scary Books in Children’s Literature (Books that are fun for adults, too!) Because I write children’s literature, I only read middle-grade or young adult books. They allow me to be a perpetual child! I can honestly say...
Have I Learned Anything? Confessions of a 50 year old

Have I Learned Anything? Confessions of a 50 year old

It’s official!  I’m old. Middle-aged. I’m freaking 50 people! Ahhhhhhh. My feelings are mixed on the subject… I love my life and the person I’ve become, but I find myself thinking in a “glass half empty” way. Overwhelming feelings break through that I’m nearing death...
Diverse Books in the Classroom

Diverse Books in the Classroom

I was recently informed that some parents want diverse books removed from our North Scott classrooms – I’m shocked and appalled. I want to speak for the many kids out there who need these books: We Need Diverse Books We need diverse books. Period. Being a child or...

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