My book signings at Fort George G. Meade are always fun, super busy, and exciting in that I have the privilege of meeting lots of pretty...

When families have the opportunity to come together and enjoy tasty treats, dance a little to some rock & roll, and visit with vendors...

During the cold and snowy winter days of February, in 2010, we rescued and brought into our home, a beloved dog named Tyson.  At the...

Several weeks ago, while spending time with family and friends at my "home away from home," Hayesville, North Carolina, I was invited to...

When it is possible to set aside some time to celebrate being together during the summer months, our family truly relishes those...

A week of meetings, a week of fun surprises, and a week of heartfelt reminders were my experiences during my July 17-21 visit to the...

When I have the opportunity meet with a devoted and passionate writer, I almost never hesitate. Recently, I met Thomas J. Ryan, author of...

What better way is there to continue to emphasize the importance of reading and learning throughout the summer, than to give a child a...

Being with two of my favorite friends and my dear ten year old dog Tyson, is a very special and captured time for me.  It was a wonderful...

Sharing my books with children and their families at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Crossroads of the Marine Corps, is always a joyous and...

In honor of Dr. Seuss' birthday and Read Across America Day on March 2, the students, teachers, and staff of Patrick Henry Elementary...

Sunday afternoon, March 12, 2017,  was a very kind and special time for me.  Delta Kappa Gamma, International Society For Key Women...

Our son Ryan is moving to Jacksonville, Florida.  Ryan is both happy and excited...as is his best girl who is already in Jacksonville....

Beautiful decorations, serene sentiments, and content residents are very much the part during the holiday season, at The Armed Forces...

During the days and early evenings of October 20 through October 22, I spent time with our U.S. Armed Forces men and women in uniform,...

"Chinquapin's," located in the heart of historic downtown Hayesville, NC, which got its start as a pharmacy in the 1940's, is mostly...

Carnival games, a pumpkin patch, bake sales, food trucks, and children story readings all added up to give families and friends of The...

On September 22, my husband and myself began our long weekend and headed up the road to Carlisle Barracks, Pennsylvania. Thursday was a...

On Thursday afternoon, September 8, I was fortunate to be in good company with the residents of The Armed Forces Retirement Home (AFRH)....

Courage From The Heart, my fifth book was recently honored by The Mom's Choice Awards.  MCA evaluates products and services created...