The NH Granite State Reading Council shared that parents are discouraging their kids from taking books out of the library because if they damage or lose the books, they have to pay for them. Statistics tell us that 42M adult Americans can't read and 50M adult Americans can't read above grade 5 level. Three out [...]
Autism Resource
by admin on 1:20 am in Autism Resources
Amazing what persistence and determination will bring. I am proud to announce that The Doug Flutie Jr Foundation for Autism is now listing my “Feeling Book Package” on their website bookstore. Check out www.flutiefoundation.org/About-Autism-Books.asp . Who would have thought that 37 years ago, when I wrote my “Charlie” book, it would be used to help [...]
READ UP! WRITE ON! LITERACY RULES!
by admin on 1:08 am in Uncategorized
My literacy programs are starting to make their way into schools. I am offering 4 programs so to be able to fit into the different schools needs. Perserverance is paying off. Book release party was well attended. More book signings scheduled. And, guest author at a “Christmas English Tea Party” at a local restaurant. Oh, [...]
Marketing Tips
by admin on 9:43 pm in Uncategorized
Well, I had to get creative since, as a self-published author, I’m on my own. Bookstores are not interested, small shops are but want a huge discount. So, I designed literacy programs where I teach children how to write and publish children’s books. After all, that’s what I know. It’s really quite rewarding to get [...]
APPLAUD WOMEN ARTICLE
by admin on 11:05 pm in Uncategorized
I’m pleased to announce that I will have a published article in the fall issue of APPLAUD WOMEN On-line Magazine. I decided to write about how my career as an author actually began…with one little song/poem I wrote over 25 years ago. “Storybook of Life” … my very first poem in my book, Inspirations from My [...]
Obstacles
by admin on 5:56 pm in Uncategorized
Okay, so how does one get over the obstacles that fall in ones way through no fault of their own??? Just when I’m starting to make progress…boom!!! This time? Strained back from lifting a bath towel off the floor. Who, do you ask, could be that weak? Yes, it was me in spite of my [...]
Teaching about Writing & Publishing a Book
by admin on 11:47 pm in Uncategorized
Who better to teach how to write and publish a book than an author who has done just that! Well, that would be me! Of course, knowing how to write a book depends on the genre of book. I’m sticking with what I know when I head into classrooms – children’s books. Charlie and Charlie [...]
Story-telling
by admin on 12:41 am in Uncategorized
Gosh, I have so much fun story-telling! Tonight, I was the invited author for a 20 year celebration at a local child care center in a church. The children ranged from 18 month to 9 years. Watching those little faces as I turn each poster board illustration is priceless. Looking forward to doing more and [...]
Charlie and His New Friend
by admin on 1:40 am in Uncategorized
Well, I’ve put the final approval on the proof for my next children’s book, Charlie and His New Friend. Books should be here in about two weeks. Cute story about how Charlie meets his new friend…who is very different from Charlie. Charlie knows that being different doesn’t matter. What matters is being kind and helpful – [...]
Literacy Grant Writer
by admin on 7:22 pm in Uncategorized
Okay…it seems I’m in need of someone who knows how to write grants and can find those that will help fund my literacy program. School budgets are frozen. If we’re ever going to keep literacy alive, we need to bring programs INTO schools because teachers and librarians are overwhelmed. Just spoke to an elementary school [...]