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I am suffering from a case of author identity confusion. My first book is middle grade/young adult, set during the Mexican Revolution, and ripe with opportunity for learning and thoughtful discussion. It’s full of prose and carefully crafted imagery. My … Continue reading →

Dearest readers of Evangelina Takes Flight, Would you be so kind as to post a review on the site where you bought the book? Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Target or elsewhere… I have a few GREAT reviews out there, but … Continue reading →

So much going on in the world; so much sadness, so much division, so much fear and despair. Many are focused on casting aspersions, pointing fingers and judging others, filled with their own self-righteousness rather than trying to understand and … Continue reading →

Most of my family and countless friends live in Houston, a city currently devastated by Hurricane Harvey (or category 4 storm, take your pick). Feeling helpless here in the Pacific Northwest, I’m doing my little part by donating to organizations … Continue reading →

Evangelina Takes Flight in hardcover! A few copies arrived today from my publisher. A large volume of books was ordered by the Junior Library Guild (JLG) which put Evangelina Takes Flight on their recommended reading list. An enormous honor! Public … Continue reading →

In a post from years back, I mentioned how helpful this award-winning documentary was in providing context and historical details I needed for my book. Now you can watch the multi-part series online. I highly recommend it for learning about … Continue reading →

The Edmonds Bookshop in gorgeous downtown Edmonds, WA has invited me to stop by and sign books this Thursday from 5-6 pm only. If you haven’t bought your copy of Evangelina Takes Flight (or a copy for your friend/s) yet, … Continue reading →