Last year, I had the pleasure of participating in the South Carolina Literary Festival, where I met a ton of interesting readers, and a new author friend, Ann Eisenstein. Ann’s pretty neat, and she’s the only person I know who has gone through the FBI’s Citizen Academy. She’s writing a junior detective mystery series, that … 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
Fun at the Fair
Do you ever go to your State Fair? Last week marked the 25th year I’ve been to North Carolina’s, and it was lots of fun.
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
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!
Peggy Noodle, Hula Hoop Queen is a #freeKindlebook April 1-3
Calling all readers! Happy Spring! In anticipation of a great new Peggy Noodle story (summer 2013), the Kindle edition of Peggy Noodle, Hula Hoop Queen is FREE from April 1-3. Spread the news! Tell your friends! And if you liked the story, I would love if you would give it a great review on Amazon. Happy … Continue reading
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
