Welcome
I want to thank you for stopping by. As a lifelong educator and writer, I consider myself extremely lucky to be able to share my writing and serve you in promoting a love for reading. I invite you to explore the many resources available on this website and invite you to join our community by following us on Facebook. Thank you again for stopping by and I very much look forward to connecting with you. 

Resources

In Person

Whether your looking for a presentation to a classroom of students or a room full of educators, or providing a workshop for teachers, click here to learn more. 

For Writers

Like a pencil, writing is a craft that you are continuously in the process of sharpening. Click here to access tips, resources and links to sharpen your confidence and skill.

For Teachers

Knowing intimately the pressure placed on educators to be responsive and innovative at the same time,  here you can access some resources to  help with both.

For Readers

First off, thank you. I wouldn't be able to do this without you. Here you can keep up with the latest updates, connect with our community and access the bookstore page.

Books

Reviews

Our students love this series! Even though this series was written several years ago, students love them all and want more at our alternative school.
-Mrs. Tongate 
This book [Baby Help] really got to me as a teen and it stuck with me even through my adulthood so much so that I had to go out and buy it. I loved this book as a teen. Melissa's story was so real and powerful. She was a girl stuck in a terrible situation with no one to turn to and she had to be a strong person to get her and her daughter out of a tough situation. Very good book!!
-Jasmine

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Connect

I always look forward to connecting with readers and educators. Talk to you soon.

Calendar

:April 13, 2016
Adolescent Parent Program
Walnutwood High School.

April 19-27, 2016 
Writing Retreat, Walla Walla, WA

April 30, 2016
AAUW  Sacramento: "The Perils
​and Pleasures of a Writing Life"

May 4-15, 2016
Southern California, Research for novel

September 4-10, 2016
Noepe Center, Martha’s Vineyard

November 11, 2016, 
Author Visit: ​Central Learning
​Alternative School Site, Fresno