CHILL OUT AND READ
August 1, 2025
I was chosen to be one of the authors presenting my books at this fun free event in San Jose. Carol Foote, from my critique group, will also have her books there. Join us if you’re in the area.
Tag: books
Toto’s Tale Now an Audiobook
April 25, 2025
Toto’s Tale, my story of The Wizard of Oz from Dorothy’s little dog, Toto’s, point of view, is now available as an audiobook from Apple and Draft2Digital for only $6.99. The voice is digital, but it sounds pretty good. If you’ve ever wanted to read it, or know kids who want to, but don’t like … More Toto’s Tale Now an Audiobook
Read an ebook week
February 13, 2025
I’m excited to announce my book, Toto’s Tale, will be promoted as part of a special sale on @Smashwords to celebrate 2025 Read an Ebook Week from March 2 – March 8. Be sure to follow me for more updates and links to the promotion for my books and many more! To purchase Toto’s Tale at half off, go to https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/583682 … More Read an ebook week
Another Reading
January 13, 2024
The Capitola Branch Library has asked me to give another reading from The Double Crossing on January 27th, Holocaust Remembrance Day. I’ll read at 2:00 pm and hope to see some young teens in the audience. I’ll have books available for sale and signing.
Blog Review
December 7, 2023
Carol Baldwin is a blogger who reviews middle-grade books. She just posted a review of The Double Crossing and is offering to give away her copy. She says, “This novel is a unique in-depth story of the ocean crossing told from alternating points of view of thirteen-year-olds, Hannah Coen and David Jantzen.” Carol concludes her review … More Blog Review
Bookshop.org
November 26, 2023
Friends have asked me where to buy my books other than Amazon. If you haven’t heard of Bookshop.org, take a look. It’s an internet bookstore that supports independent bookstores. You choose your favorite indie bookstore when you shop on Bookshop.org, and the profit from the sale goes to that store. So, if you’re looking for … More Bookshop.org
Bookstop
November 14, 2023
The holidays are coming! SCBWI, Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators, is opening Bookstop today. You can buy wonderful books by SCBWI members. Find amazing stories, novels and picture books, and discover intriguing nonfiction – all make great gifts for the kids and young adults in your life and also for you! Go to … More Bookstop
Eve Bunting
November 5, 2023
Eve lived in Santa Cruz for the last several years of her life. She and her husband came here from Ireland and she had a beautiful Irish accent. She died in October after complications from a fall at age 94. I was fortunate to be in a writing group with her and to get to … More Eve Bunting
Library Readings
September 29, 2023
My reading at the Capitola library was a success. I recommend the venue to writers in general. It probably varies in different library systems, but here in the Santa Cruz area, anyone with a library card can reserve a room to hold a reading at no charge. Once I was approved to sell my books … More Library Readings
READING at CAPITOLA BRANCH LIBRARY
August 30, 2023
This is from the flyer for my upcoming reading. If you’re in the area, I hope you can come. The Double Crossing Friday September 15 at 4:00 pm 2005 Wharf Road, Capitola In 1939, shortly before World War II breaks out in Europe, thirteen-year-olds David and Hannah attempt to escape Nazi Germany, along with over … More READING at CAPITOLA BRANCH LIBRARY
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