February Updates 2021

February Updates 2021

Feb 1, 2021 | News

February is a cold wintry month

But I think magic is happening underground, just waiting for the right time for its charm to appear in Spring!

Moonling Adeventures - Serengetti

They were illustrated by Katherine Boehm, where she received excellent reviews for her illustrations of the Serengeti animals. I decided to make the Serengetti the first adventure because children love animals, and I had been to the Serengeti. I have some incredible photographs of the experience. I never dreamed I would see hundreds of Zebras running in their habitat or a lion resting after a feed.

The sounds of elephants as they walked along side by side.

The stars at night and, of course, the moon over the Serengeti. It only seemed fitting to begin the Moonling Adventures in this magical place. Katherine captured the beauty of the animals
in aways that captures the heart of young minds and makes them want to learn more.

New releases

 The Story Garden  is about to have new releases for all different ages. I am so looking forward to sharing the magic of reading with you. My mom never went anywhere without a book ever since I can remember. She learned it from her mom, my grandma. I hope you enjoy the Story Garden and are never without a book!

Valentine's

Valentine's Day is not just for couples. It is a day set aside to share your love with others. Write a sticky note and let someone know you care. You do not even have to sign your name. Send yourself some chocolates or flowers as you deserve them. Remember, you have to love yourself before others can love you. So Let me be first!

I love you. I appreciate you. I give thanks to you for supporting me.

Rapping with Dr. Jacalyn™

I had so much fun co-hosting on the Rapping with Dr. Jacalyn's™ Show. Her guest singer-songwriter Reid Umstattd delighted her audience with his live performances and conversation about various topics and some of the highlights of being on the VOICE. Check it out on YouTube; CLICK HERE

January Updates 2021

January Updates 2021

Jan 5, 2021 | News

Are you ready to 'Embrace Imagination' in 2021!

It is a new year time to make this one the best year yet. I am happy to bounce any ideas you have and inspire you to go for your dreams. Just email me. You are supporting me the least I can do is support you!

Kroger™ Grocery Author

Kroger™ Grocery Author signing day! It was great fun to sign books for Kroger™ customers during the holidays. All the books were popular with many customers purchasing the set! The Little Girl in the Moon - the Big Idea was the most popular out of all my books for the holidays! It will be fun to see which books are popular as I move around to the various stores in Texas and Louisiana.

Moonling Adventures

Serengeti introduces the Little boy in the moon! He and his best the friend the little girl in the moon go to the moonling observatory and take a simulated trip to the Serengeti. It is based on my trip to the Serengeti. This is the 2nd book working with my daughter, Katherine Boehm who illustrated the book. You will find the illustrations fun as well as the new Moonling vocabulary being introduced and much more suprises. You can order it on Amazon and B4R stores. 

B4R Award!

It is exciting to discover one of my books made the bestseller list at the B4R stores. B4R supports Indie authors and sees to it that you the buyer receives a great price for the book, as well as support authors. A win - win. Please check out the wide variety of books and genres they have.

2021 Wealth of Health

I am passionate about how children's books are for adults, too. I was able to share with Dr. Jacalyn™ and her listeners to ring in the new year. As you know, I write children's books that inspire kids to love one another and others. To be kind, to love themselves, and inspire faith, hope, joy, and peace. As adults, we need to be reminded to love ourselves and children's books to refresh our attitude towards ourselves and keep love in our hearts.  I hope you will visit Dr. Jacalyn's™ website and hear a recording of the 2021 Wealth of Health and be inspired by her other guests who ranged from topics, nutrition, substance abuse, business, dating! Be sure to check out her website for upcoming speakers. She is one person to have at the top of your podcast list. 

January 13 Make Your Dreams Come True day

The day to stop dreaming and begin to make your dreams come true. Would love to hear the first thing to do to make your dreams come true! 

Shine Issue 12

Shine Issue 12

Jan 5, 2021 | Shine

I am grateful to have the opportunity to give others the change to show off their art, photo, or other creative avenues. Keep sending them in and brag about yourself being published. Send in as often as you like. Be sure to share with your friends.

Also check out the Story Garden and feel free to email me a book you would enjoy having in the garden. If you are interested in reading for the Story Garden drop me a line.

Thank you all who participated this month. Enjoy the 'WINTER' pictures from various parts of the world.

Christmas Lights 1

Texas, USA by Patricia

Christmas Lights 2

Texas, USA by Patricia

Snow Time

Virginia, USA by Suz

The Live Nativity

Texas, USA by John

Christmas Ham

Georgia, USA by Katherine

Snow Blur

Maine, USA by Cindi

Snow Day 1

Maine, USA by Cindi

Snow Day 2

Maine, USA by Cindi

Christmas cookies

Texas, USA, by Amanda Jane

Christmas Bear

Australia, by Jo

Christmas Tall tree

Texas, USA by Patricia

For next month... send in your favorite FEB FUN 'shine'!

Shine Issue 11

Shine Issue 11

Dec 11, 2020 | Shine

I am grateful to have the opportunity to give others the change to show off their art, photo, or other creative avenues. Keep sending them in and brag about yourself being published. Send in as often as you like. Be sure to share with your friends.

Also check out the Story Garden and feel free to email me a book you would enjoy having in the garden. If you are interested in reading for the Story Garden drop me a line.

Thank you all who participated this month. Enjoy the 'WINTER' pictures from various parts of the world.

Adopted Happy Puppy

Virginia, USA

Santa’s chair

Dubai, UAE by John

Santa Came

by Kari

Pop!

Texas, USA

Outdoor Church

Maine, USA by Cindi

Christmas in Switzerland

Switzerland by John

Church Celebration

by John

Check me out!

Australia by Jo

Christmas Dinner

by Rachel

Christmas Angel

Texas, USA by Katherine

Hospital decoration

Houston, USA by Houston Fan

Home for the holidays

Texas, USA by John

Italian Christmas

Torino, Italy by Diann

Christmas in New York

New York, USA by Diann

Bird Talk

England, UK by Jo

Reading to my niece

Texas, USA by Diann

For next month... send in your favorite NEW YEAR, NEW YOU 'shine'!

December Updates 2020

December Updates 2020

Dec 11, 2020 | News

The most wonderful time of year

This has been a hard year for everyone in the world with the pandemic as it has effected everyone in one way or another. I do hope you can find one silver lining in it all. My husband and I spent two months traveling the country and enjoying the outdoors. It is always inspiring to be with nature. In the Smokies and came across some butterflies. We stayed out distance but I was able to record them enjoying a meal. Then in another part of the world we climbed “Dan’s Rock” in Rawling, MD. were we could see for miles.

The Moonling Adventures - The Serengeti

Books on sale December 14 on Amazon. Be watching for giveaways! The Little Girl and Little Boy in the Moon, along with their dogs, Shadow and Lola, take readers on an adventure to the Serengeti where they see lots of wild animals in their natural habitats.

Here are two great ways to discover books that support INDIE Authors.

Indie Authors

Indie Authors Bookstore works with independent authors from around the world. Make sure to check them out: Indie Lector Store! Through the Eyes of Authors supports others by sharing their stories, tips with social media, and so much more. There are some outstanding books you will enjoy! Check out the Christma Specials, and you might win a prize.

Be sure to join us on the last day of "The 12 days in December" on Facebook live Prizes will be given! So check us out! "Wealth of Health Events". Mark your calendar for Dec. 31. "Wealth of Health Events" with Dr. Jacalyn . Dr. Jacalyn has personally inspired me with her business coaching. I bet you hear something that will be just the tip you need for the New Year! Through the Eyes of Authors is a beautiful group with dynamic leaders. For Christmas, they are sharing ways you can find some excellent books with incredible deals. Make sure you check them on Facebook live, and if you missed the Live, catch the replay. I will post on my Facebook page.

Christmas Trivia

Trivia Answer from the newsletter! Tinsel!
Enjoy! This is Thanks to: The White Elephant Rules

  1. In the song “Frosty the Snowman,” what made Frosty come to life? 
  2. Who played George Bailey in the Christmas classic “It’s a Wonderful Life?” 
  3. Per a recent holiday fad, what “spy” hides around the house, reporting back to Santa on who has been naughty and nice?
  4. How many reindeer are featured in the poem “Twas the Night Before Christmas?”
  5. What beverage company has been using Santa Claus in its advertising since 1931?
  6. According to legend, what holiday goodies were shaped to resemble a shepherd’s staff, as a way to remind children of the shepherds who visited baby Jesus?
  7. In the movie “A Christmas Story,” what was the name of the next door neighbors whose dogs ate the Christmas turkey?
  8. What figure from English folklore came to be associated with Santa Claus?

1. An old silk hat / 2. Jimmy Stewart / 3. The Elf on the Shelf / 4. Eight (no Rudolph!) / 5. Coca-Cola / 6. Candy canes / 7. The Bumpuses / 8. Father Christmas

COMING SOON >>>

I am also busy working with the publisher and illustrator for the release of a new book. I cannot wait to tell you all about it. Be watching for a reveal and much more!

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