As a writer, few moments are as emotional as when you finally finish your manuscript. After months of what I refer to as "word wandering" you reach the end of your story. The only thing left to do is hit that fateful SEND button. Last week, just one day shy of my publisher's deadline, I completed the last story of my upcoming book, SEASONS OF THE HEART , scheduled for publication in 2026. The Journey to Completion Writing this book has been filled with heartache, heartbeats and heartwarming...

It was a dark and stormy night. I know. I know. That is quite a cliche to start a story with, but on this night it was true. Dark and...

Back in the 80's when I first started working with littles, I scoured thrift stores, yard sales and flea markets for picture books. I...