The Adventures of Blackbeard the Cuddler

In March, as the world was speeding toward stay-at-home orders, my sister and I decided that the stars had aligned and it was time to fulfill one of my sister’s dreams. It was time to get a dog. And so Edward Thatch AKA Blackbeard the Cuddler (we just call him Eddie) joined our home. Blackbeard…

On Holidays, Hope, and Home

At the end of The Return of the King (the novel version), Frodo, Sam, Merry, and Pippin, have gone through an extraordinary adventure to save the world and look forward to returning to the comfort of home. As the Hobbits enter the Shire, however, the evil wizard Saruman has conquered it and everything is black…

The Exciting Adventure Of A Book Signing

Many writers dream of going to Barnes and Noble and see their book on the shelf. As an independent author, this dream can seem far more distant. However, last weekend, due to some personal connections and the nation-wide Teen Book Festival, I was able to share my book at the local Barnes and Noble. It was…