Thinking back to 2013, when I was commissioned to write a ballet for the Carolina Dance Festival. They had a grant from the Raleigh Arts Commission and wanted an original holiday program, so I wrote The North Star. They hired an illustrator and published it, and sell it as an annual fundraiser. Here’s the very … Continue reading
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Happy Pi Day!
Sixteen years ago, this writer became a huge fan of the mathematical constant, Pi. Not only is it Albert Einstein‘s birthday, it’s also my son’s. And Peyton has been the brightest highlight in my life, my greatest joy, my best accomplishment. So today, we’ll all don our Pi shirts, enjoy chicken pi tonight, and cake … Continue reading
I’ll See You at the Peak City Book Festival
I’ll be hanging out at the first annual Peak City Book Festival on November 9 at the Halle Cultural Arts Center in downtown Apex. Lots of exciting events are planned throughout the day, from 11 am – 5 pm, like: Kid-friendly story time sessions: sponsored by The Learning Experience of Apex, sessions are scheduled every 45 minutes so … Continue reading
The North Star … a holiday delight!
I’m so excited to announce that I’ve been working with the Carolina Dance Foundation to write an original holiday story called The North Star. This project is funded, in part, by the City of Raleigh, based on recommendations by the Raleigh Arts Commission. If you’re looking for a new holiday tradition to begin with your … Continue reading
Mark Your Calendars: July 27 Book Club Discussion & Fun Activities with Peggy Noodle
Join me (the author) on Saturday, July 27 from 9:00 – 10:45 am , at All Booked Up in Apex, for the Peak City Publishing Character Building Series book club selection, Peggy Noodle, Hula Hoop Queen! Book Club participants can look forward to discussion, an autographed book, activities, refreshments … and a tiara! During the book … Continue reading
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
Grab your hoop and meet me at the Catch the Bug Reading Conference!
If you line in or around Rockingham County, join us tomorrow for the Catch the Reading Bug Conference. This community reading conference and festival is FREE! Spread the word if you can.
Catch the Reading Bug Reading Conference
I’m so excited to announce that I’ll be the featured author at the Rockingham County Reading Association’s 6th Annual Catch the Reading Bug | Community Reading Conference and Festival! Hope to see you there!
Happy Thanksgiving!
Today, I am thankful for my family and friends; my health and happiness; my creativity and the opportunity to spin stories; my freedom and my liberty; and for the hope of a bright future. I hope you are with someone you love, and love in return, and that you remember to count your blessings today. … Continue reading
Swing by your local library for International Games Day
I LOVE playing games. I read in the paper this morning that many local libraries are hosting game playing sessions for International Games Day tomorrow. Whether it’s a board game, card game, or classic video game, sign me up! My son’s 14 and a half now, but from the time he was about five until he … Continue reading
