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Hello,I write children's books that encourage character development. I also do school presentations. Interacting with children is one of the most rewarding aspects of my career!Let me back up a little... When I was growing up my mom would tell us stories about a squirrel. They became known as "the squirrel stories". Every squirrel story had a lesson that we learned. My sisters and I loved her squirrel stories. I don't know if it was nessesarily her story, or her incredible ability to tell the story that intrigued us. When I had children she started telling them these squirrel stories. They were fascinated by her stories. One day, after watching my children's faces as she told her story, it occured to me that maybe I should write a book about a squirrel. I never intended to have it published. To make a long story short...one thing led to another... and I am now working on book number three. Oh, by the way, I did not write about any story she told us. And my squirrel is different than other squirrels.My first children's book was released in June of 2007. It is titled Adventures at Walnut Grove: A Lesson abot Teasing. Sammy, a squirrel, gets teased because he has eyes like a raccoon. Sammy knows that name-calling is not nice but his friends have a valuable lesson to learn. The name-caller soon becomes the one being teased. Adventures at Walnut Grove is a story about friends that learn to treat others as they would like to be treated.My second book titled I DOUBLE Dare You! was released in May of 2008. Silly and Sassy come to Walnut Grove to visit their cousin Sammy. Silly and Sassy are always getting into trouble. They play hide 'n seek, have frog races, and play dare or double dare. How does this lead to jumping off a bridge? Read I DOUBLE Dare You! to find out how everyone learns to take responsibility for his or her own actions. They will also discover that it's not always wise to follow your friends. Both books have free lesson plans that can be downloaded from my website.

Coming soon-------I Can Do It! Sammy enjoys visiting new places, so he decides to take his friends to an enchanted forest called Whispering Willows. Along the way, and through Paradise Pond, Bucky realizes that with practice, and confidence, he can finally swim! Join Sammy and his friends on a journey that will have them swimming for frogs, swinging through the forest, and building a tree house.Magical things happen in Whispering Willows…if you believe in yourself!


When I am not reading or writing I love spending time with my family! We enjoy camping, bike riding, fishing, reading and hanging out at the beach.

Hello,I write children's books that encourage character development. I also do school presentations. Interacting with children is one of the most rewarding aspects of my career!Let me back up a little... When I was growing up my mom would tell us stories about a squirrel. They became known as "the squirrel stories". Every squirrel story had a lesson that we learned. My sisters and I loved her squ... More