As I get closer to publishing my next children’s book, I thought it would be fun to introduce you to the characters who bring my story to life. Over the next few weeks, I’ll be sharing a little peek behind the scenes, one character at a time. And who is better to start with than… Continue reading Meet the Heart of My Story: My Grandmother
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Why I Write for Kids
Stories That Shape Hearts and Build Foundations I’ve always believed that stories are more than words on a page, they are seeds planted in the hearts of young readers. Those seeds grow into compassion, curiosity, and courage. Children’s books have the power to shape how a child sees themselves, the people around them, and the… Continue reading Why I Write for Kids
How I Submerge Myself into Telling a Story
My Writing Process Today I thought I would take you through the winding process of how I write a story or in some cases a book. With my children’s books, they come very easily if I give myself the patience to not force myself to write. I know there are authors and writers who strive… Continue reading How I Submerge Myself into Telling a Story
Writing Struggles… My Juggling Act
For as long as I can remember, I've been torn between my passion for teaching and my deep desire to be present with my children. While I cherished every moment of my teaching career, the pull of motherhood was always stronger, and being away from my kids was the hardest part. Every mom faces the… Continue reading Writing Struggles… My Juggling Act
Rewrite
Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com My ode to rewriting... How many words would words rewrite if words could rewrite words? Would words rewrite the wrong words right, or rewrite the right words wrong? And if words could rewrite words, how long would the rewriting go on? As I’m working on formatting my next children’s book,… Continue reading Rewrite
Fresh Starts New Beginnings
January 2025 ✨ Ah, the new year—time for fresh starts, big dreams, and shiny new goals! Every January, I find myself bursting with ideas about how I want to live not just this year, but the rest of my life. It's a mix of excitement and hope that feels like the perfect moment to turn… Continue reading Fresh Starts New Beginnings
Ready or Not… Here I come! Kindergarten Readiness Part 1
Kindergarten~ The foundation of a child's education.
Preschool Readiness
When is my child ready for Preschool? As a mother, teacher and now writer, I thought I’d share some personal advice for new mommies and daddies entering the world of school. It’s a big world out there and at times it may seem a tad overwhelming especially with the helicopter moms or coach dads out… Continue reading Preschool Readiness
Hot off THE PRESS
Hot off the Press Blueberry Pancake Publishing would like to give a warm welcome to Ashley Gordon who has teamed up with me in the daily running of our company. Ashely comes to us with a degree in Behavioral Neuroscience from St. Edward’s University. Ashley and I have known each other for over 20 years… Continue reading Hot off THE PRESS
NEWS TODAY Blueberry Pancake Publishing
The scoop of the day Summer Vibes As most of you who follow Blueberry Pancake Publishing know, I’m spending my summer at my summer cottage in Michigan. This is the same lake I was raised on some… um let’s just say a few years ago. When I was a little girl, my grandmother would spend… Continue reading NEWS TODAY Blueberry Pancake Publishing
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