Someone Special Like Me … and Peggy Noodle

Saturday promises to be a really beautiful day in the heart of Carolina, so I hope you’ll lace up your running shoes, stretch out your hooping muscles, and set your motivation to participate! I’ll be joining Peak City Publishing and Hugh Willard at the second annual Someone Special Like Me 5K and Family Fun Day! I appreciate … Continue reading »

Meet Monica Wyrick, Illustrator … and Author

I have the distinct honor of posting the first interview for my wonderful friend, Monica Wyrick. She was a shining model of motherhood when we met nearly 16 years ago, and she’s been a kindred spirit of creativity ever since. In fact, I was fortunate enough to have her illustrate my first children’s book, knowing … Continue reading »

Happy Mothers Day!

If it were not for my wonderful son, I would not be a mother. So to my sweet Peyton, who I love so very much … and to my mother, and all of the mother’s out there: Happy Mother’s Day!

Thanks Rockingham County Schools!

We had a great time in Rockingham County at the Catch the Reading Bug festival on Saturday! Thanks for the great, warm welcome, and special thanks to the Rockingham County Reading Association’s executive board; the teachers, administrators and volunteers; and collected elementary PE teachers who collected and shared hula hoops for the day! Check out … Continue reading »

Celebrating Kindness … Indeed

I bleed Wolfpack red. Did you know that? I’m so extremely proud of the NCSU’s (#20) victory over no. 1 Duke on Saturday. I was at the YMCA while the game was on, though it wasn’t until the last 1:30 of the game that my son and I actually stopped to pay attention (I’m no … Continue reading »

10,000 free e-books from @PeakCityPblsh

I bet that got your attention! Check out the exciting news from my publisher: Peak City Publishing is giving away 10,000 e-books from December 26 – 30! This is not a contest.  There are no rules, no fine print, no hoops to jump through; just a gift from our community of authors, artists and professionals for … Continue reading »