Q: How would you describe your writing style in two sentences? A: A mix of realistic fiction with modern fantasies. A twist of true events with unrealistic characters, which teach children to conquer problems, build self-esteem, and overcome challenges. Q: How long does it take for you to write a chapter? A: The illustrated children’s books are […]
Wonderful surprise from Susan Ricci The enchanting Carlo the Mouse: Too Many Rules for One Little Mouse is the first book in the Carlo the Mouse Series, and is it adorable! I happened to be present at the Galloway Public Library yesterday where there was a reading in progress, featuring this delightful story. I could tell by […]
Everyone Needs Someone: The Royal Palm PUBLISHED AND AWARDED Available in print (hard and soft covers) and as ebook on Amazon and B&N. A thought-provoking tale of the journey of a royal palm born on a deserted island surrounded by dark waters. This tender story will explore the world of the royal palm wrapped up in […]
COURTESY OF SUNSHINE, BUBBLE & BOOKS Tuesday Talk with Mrs. D. .. Talking # kidlit, # life, and # inspiration # ASMSG I recently had the wonderful opportunity to talk with Mrs. D and read her wonderful book, The Trees have Hearts. My review of that book is here. I also wanted to share with […]
Of music and the Supreme Court … by Joe Wilkins Of music and the Supreme Court … Oh Shenandoah, I long to see you, Away, you rolling river. Oh Shenandoah, I long to see you, Away, I’m bound away, Across the wide Missouri. The fading strains of “Shenandoah,” that most nostalgic of American folk anthems, […]
Coming soon! Carlo the Mouse, Book 5: Nothing is Safe in a Mouse’s Life A whisker-licking story of one kind little mouse! Who would ever suspect that Carlo would meet Fidel the cat inside the hospital? Who would ever believe that the tricky young mouse would outsmart the old cat? Who would ever imagine that […]
POSTEd in Words with Women(BEDTIME STORIES) Review by PJ LaRue Any adult or child that has felt the pain of leaving friends behind when moving will relate to The Trees Have Hearts. The little girl moved from another country and doesn’t speak English. Her sadness lifted when she played in the garden and made friends with the trees and the Old […]
Spring Fever … By Joe Wilkins Once upon a time not so long ago an incurably romantic writer named Richard Halliburton wrote incurably romantic books with titles like “Seven League Boots” and “The Royal Road to Romance.” Halliburton was a wanderer, much given to adventures like hiding overnight in the Acropolis at Athens, or in […]
5.0 out of 5 stars THE TREES HAVE HEARTS written by MRS.D. A charming heartfelt story! Reviewed by Kirstin L. Pulioff What a charming, heartfelt story. “The Trees have Hearts,” by Mrs. D, is a wonderful chapter book for any young reader, or a parent reading to a child, or anyone going through difficulties moving or […]
THE TREES HAVE HEARTS Review by Geena Bean Rated 5 of 5 stars. http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/13548546-the-trees-have-hearts A Must Read For Any Child and Parent Mrs. D. has written a warm and heartfelt children’s story that perfect for its time. In a world where children sometimes find it difficult to find a friend, this book reminds us that there […]
