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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

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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

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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

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Blathering’s

Blathering’s November is here  So, that’s what I hear.  Thus, writers round the world Pencils, pens, their fingers are curled. Writing like mad men  writing 50,000 words or more pulling and piecing their words to score. Blathering’s of such Creating a novel is much More than just words on the paper More like a playful… Continue reading Blathering’s

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Planner or Pantster

Planner or Pantster How I Research for my Books or Writing Projects I find it amusing at times being a part of the author community. As an author, we all have our way of how we go about writing a book or a story. There are the planners and the pantsters. I think I’m a… Continue reading Planner or Pantster