What a week, two more fun story-times! I will again let the pictures do most of the talking. First stop was Hummingbird Books in Chestnut Hill, MA. What really got me interested in doing an event here is that they have an adorable children’s section with a giant tree in it! I wanted to sit… Read more »
Children’s Books
The Puffin Who Whispered Launch Party
What a wild time the launch party was for my debut picture book! At least it felt that way to me because I was trying to keep to a schedule of what I should be doing next. Reading a story, playing a song, signing books, announcing door prizes, talking to friends… But I got through… Read more »
The Puffin Who Whispered is out in the world!
Hi there! Lots of excitement going on here. The Puffin Who Whispered had its book birthday on July 28th and is now available everywhere. My excuse for not posting lately is that I’ve been super busy preparing for my launch party this weekend (pictures will be in my next post). I’ve also been a guest… Read more »
Picture Book Peeks for 2026
Like every year, there is an abundance of gorgeous new picture books coming out in 2026. I’m sure I’ve overlooked plenty of my soon-to-be favorites, but below you’ll find a varied collection of books that have already caught my eye. They are listed in release date order. If you would like more details, you can… Read more »
What came before The Puffin Who Whispered
With a new website and new books coming out, I’m long overdue in reintroducing myself. I’ve been dreaming of picture books my whole life. Along with the ability to reach all ages, picture books are a gentle way for young children to discover the magic of story and art without all the background noise and… Read more »
Recent Reads Roundup
There have been so many great books released this past year, I had to squeeze in one more multi-book post highlighting some of my favorites. I hope you’ll enjoy this collection and maybe find something new to look into. If your local library or bookstore doesn’t have a copy of a book you’re interested in,… Read more »
Puffin News
I’m so excited about my forthcoming picture book: The Puffin Who Whispered. The paintings have been completed by an amazing illustrator, and they are absolutely gorgeous. Main character, Abigale, has truly been brought to life and it has been a pleasure to work with the Lawley Publishing team. I can’t wait to share the cover… Read more »
New 2025 Picture Books!
This is just a tease. 🙂 Please enjoy the full post of reviews and book information by following this link to the amazing Writers’ Rumpus blog! By the end, you might figure out what attracts YOU to a new picture book. There have been so many wonderful new books lately! This post will focus mostly… Read more »
Kids with Books!
I’ve got a brand new website, thanks to the amazing Websy Daisy Web Design! Feel free to click on the menu tabs above if you’d like to check out each page. Talented Jenny Medford did a wonderful job and it all turned out to be just the way I wanted the site to look. She’s… Read more »
Celebrating Books!
Have you ever been to an author fair or book launch? Not only are they a lot of fun, but it’s a great way to show support for authors, illustrators, and book makers. Even if you’re not able to buy a book that day, or perhaps you’ve already preordered the book that’s being showcased, your… Read more »
