20 Fabulous Picture Books with Diverse Female Protagonists
To celebrate International Women's Day this week, I watched a lot of videos with infuriating facts. As a writer, book lover, and mother of a [...]
5 Tips for Authors Writing During a Breakdown of Law & Order
This is the exact opposite of what I looked like reviewing pages to send off. A month ago, my completed YA novel was [...]
A Different Part of the Pig: Volunteering in Croatia
Today is a Throwback Thursday post. I was cleaning out old files and discovered this essay I wrote about a memorable lunch with my homestay [...]
My 10 Favorite Books in 2016
One of the best parts of being a writer is getting to read constantly and when someone raises an eyebrow at the four new novels [...]
When the Police Went on Strike in Vitoria
Vitoria, Espirito Santo, Brazil I'd been wondering how to break a five months long silence on my blog. I couldn't think of a [...]
Knocked Up Abroad Again is Now Available!
I'm thrilled to announce that after a successful Kickstarter campaign Knocked Up Abroad Again is available for purchase on Amazon! Hip, hip, hooray! Hip, hip...Dear [...]
Our Walk to School
Our Walk to School A one act play inspired by true events with a 5-year-old. Mom: (Shouted from front door) Ok, time to go. Do [...]
MKB Read Around the World Series: Under a Painted Sky
Today for MKB's Read Around the World Series, I'm recommending a beautiful tale of friendship set during the Oregon Trail! It's a beautiful book and [...]
10 Tips to Enjoy Rio de Janeiro
Alright, now that we've covered 10 ways to avoid trips to the police station and hospital in the last post, it's time fill up all [...]