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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

Blueberry Pancake Publishing

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

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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

Blueberry Pancake Publishing, In My Office Today, Meet our Illustrator, My Writing

Live in the Moment

Hello friends, This has been a big week around the publishing house. This past week I met with my new illustrator, Karen Karnuta. Two creative minds working together to create a cherished book for children. Our meeting took place in the historic downtown of McKinney, Texas. We met at a magnificent coffee shop called Filtered.… Continue reading Live in the Moment

In My Office Today

Ain’t No Cure for the Summertime Blues

My Michigan lake 💙 Well, it’s the middle of the summer already and here in Texas it’s not quite as hot as past years. We’re in the low to mid 90’s, whereas usually we have already hit multiple days with the heat reaching over 100 degrees. I remember growing up in Michigan, the temperatures in… Continue reading Ain’t No Cure for the Summertime Blues

In My Office Today

Monday Mornings from My Porch

Monday Mornings from My Porch Happy Monday and Happy Independence Day to all my American friends. I seem to usually post to my blog on Monday mornings, so I thought I would give it a title and try to stick to this schedule. It seems relaxing to me to post after calm or even busy… Continue reading Monday Mornings from My Porch

Blueberry Pancake Publishing, My Reading

Go Home…. Reading

What book makes you feel like you’re home? For me, Anne of Green Gables. It reminds me of growing up in a slower time. Playing outside in the woods, splashing in creeks, swimming in the lake, dirt roads, friends with bright imaginations. I wish the world would slow down so children could have that beautiful… Continue reading Go Home…. Reading

Blueberry Pancake Publishing, My Writing, Readiness for children and parents

If You Want Your Children to be Intelligent…

What was your favorite fairy tale as a child? One of my favorites was Hansel and Gretel. I thought it was so delightful to have a house made out of gingerbread and candy. But the witch that lived there and the scary route the kids took to get there truly terrified me. Fairy tales, teaching… Continue reading If You Want Your Children to be Intelligent…

My Writing

Publishing: Expectation vs Reality

Publishing: Expectation vs Reality When I used to dream about being a writer, I admit I conjured up visions of myself tucked in a little corner of an imaginary library at my home. Stacks of books lined the wall-to-wall shelves, with books also stacked on the floor in haphazard piles of brilliance ready to help… Continue reading Publishing: Expectation vs Reality