Blog Posts

  • Desert Palm Press Authors Read

    On April 17th and 18th at 3:00 pm EST, noon on the west coast, authors published by Desert Palm Press will read from and discuss our works. I’ll be reading on Sunday the 18th, the last reader in the program, from The Weaver’s Daughter. There will also be prizes – autographed books, e-books, audiobooks, and… Read more

  • Podcast of KSQD roundtable

    The author roundtable on KSQD’s Talk of the Bay yesterday, in which I discuss my writing with two other local authors, is still available. The podcast can be accessed at: https://ksqd.org/the-writing-life-local-writers-talk-shop/ Read more

  • Today on KSQD

    Today on KSQD 90.7 FM Community Radio 5 pm Pacific:What does it take to start your first book? When do you know it’s ready to publish? How do you find a publisher or learn to self-publish? How do you find your readers? Is writing a career or just a side venture? Suki Wessling, host, will… Read more

  • Moonbeam Children’s Book Award

    The Weaver’s Daughter was awarded a Bronze medal in the E-book category for pre-teen readers! It will soon have a sticker on the cover. You can see the awards on the Moonbeam Awards website. Scroll down. It’s near the bottom of the page. Read more

  • Another Guest Blog Interview

    My friend and local children’s author, Linda Covella, interviewed me about The Weaver’s Daughter and my writing process on her blog. Linda was the main organizer of the two local children’s author Book Fairs held at the Santa Cruz library in recent years. Please take a look at my interview and explore her blog. Read more

  • SCBWI Bookstop

    The Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI) is running an event called Bookstop. Books for children of all ages are featured on the pages with links to buy them. Perfect holiday gifts for any child in your life. Go to SCBWI.org to see all the books. If you want to see the page… Read more