With my love for children's books, I just published a surprise project for kids. The Secret Sunglasses and the Fat Raccoon is a sweet little tale, filled with imaginative adventure for rambunctious boys. I actually wrote the story as a gift to a sweet family, and decided to turn it into a book :)

With all the excitement about my novels, I forgot to post about my short story, 113, being published in a new anthology last month. My young adult short fiction tale was featured in Keeping It Weird - Poems & Stories of Portland, Oregon, among many other talented, strange, and memorable writers' prose. Although I wasn't able to attend, I heard the release party in Portland was a blast last weekend. I look forward to submitting more work to the Poetry Box in the future and hopefully being able to make the next authors' event.

I'm so grateful for the time each reviewer is taking with my new releases. This morning I was contacted by Ashley Faye, blogger for Truth About Books, with notice of my completed review. A. Faye gave Fovever Dolls an insightful 4-star review, and provided a tremendous glimpse at the opinion of the reader. As with any author, I brace for the reviews in hopes of - if nothing else, becoming a better writer with the application of helpful criticism. For this, I'm thankful :)

I was SO pleasantly surprised to be notified by Readers' Favorite that my new novella, WHEREVER YOU ARE (releasing in a few days!), garnered a five-star review! Out of everything I've written, I adore this story the most. It absolutely blessed my heart more than I can express that someone else "got" the story and could be there in the emotional caverns with me. I'm excited to see where God takes this tale in the future!

Whew, it's been busy. GOOD busy, though! As you've probably seen from my homepage: I just released my third novel, FOREVER DOLLS in October, as well as my new novella, WHEREVER YOU ARE, coming November 20th. Both are entertaining and moving stories in their own, distinct right. Forever Dolls is a spicy-sweet smalltown romance that will spark a lot of fire in book discussions. Wherever You Are is a meditative tale that explores some jarring, complex issues in light of the coming holiday season. Please check them out and leave me your honest reviews! Also, keep your ears peeled for notice of *FREE* book downloads! *Hint* Forever Dolls will be free this Friday and Saturday; Nov 14-15th :) Don't miss out...