My summer goals on writing each week have not been successful. My mother's husband had surgery and he is my mother's caretaker. She is in the last and final stage of Alzheimer's. This is perhaps the worst stage yet. It could last months or it could last years. With my stepfather's recovery, my sisters and … Continue reading Don’t be afraid to change your goals.
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Summer Goals
Summer is my time to destress from a school year. As a special education teacher, my patience is tested throughout the year as I help students deal with their emotions, academic struggles, and just getting through the day. I love my job, but I do need the summer to be myself again. This time of … Continue reading Summer Goals
Free Copy!!
Did you miss your chance to win a free copy of The Girl Who Saw Words? Never fear... I scored you one! Hurry! Free Copy Happy Reading!! Please leave a review! I would love to hear your thoughts!! (If the link doesn't work anymore, leave me a comment please and I will fix it.)
Book Launch Party
THE BOOK LAUNCH PARTY IS ON!!!! I tend to write in different genres. I love writing all things horror, short stories with surprise endings, but I also LOVE writing young adult and children's books. I wish I could write lovely romantic stories, but it just doesn't call my name. My latest book, The Girl Who Saw Words, … Continue reading Book Launch Party
Real or not…
I prefer to hold a book in my hands. A real book. Maybe that is because I am 40 years old and grew up without the choice of a "real" book or an electronic version. I grew up in a rural county without a computer in the house and where we could not have cable … Continue reading Real or not…
Summer Reading
As a special education teacher, it is always bittersweet when summer finally arrives. I am beyond ready for the break from IEPs, meetings, and SOL drama. However, the thought of leaving "my kids" is heartbreaking. I call them "my kids" not because they are "sped" but because during those 9-10 months of school I spend so … Continue reading Summer Reading
Seeing the World in Subtitles
Many people do not realize that although we all have different learning styles, we also have different views of experiencing our every day world. Ten years ago, I learned that I think differently than ANYONE I know; I see subtitles for everything...EVERYTHING. When I speak and when anyone else speaks, I see the words in … Continue reading Seeing the World in Subtitles
Snow Day Read
A lot of us (on the East Coast of United States) are about to deal with snow whether it be winter watches or blizzard warnings. So what to do while snowed in? Eat s'mores and read! So today...my second book Stories After Dark is free! Go and enjoy a quick read! BUT don't read this book … Continue reading Snow Day Read
My Year in Books..the end of 2015
Every January, Goodreads asks about a reading goal. Every January, I type in my book number and start a list of books to read. Today, I looked back at the books from 2015 and realized that (1) I didn't read enough books and (2) I forgot to put some books on Goodreads, but I still … Continue reading My Year in Books..the end of 2015
A Good Reading Day
Today seems like the perfect reading day. I love a day where it is a little chilly out. Then I curl up on the couch and read a book (even if it is just during my son's naptime). So if you have just an hour like sometimes I do, go read one of my books. … Continue reading A Good Reading Day