Just released ~ The ABC's of Hope & Healing
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The NEVER SERIES: CHILDREN'S PICTURE BOOKS
Never Hug A Hedgehog
Never Kiss A Fish
Never Kiss A Fish
Maddy is an adventuresome child with an enormous curiosity who simply must explore the world! Nana encourages caution, but Maddy just doesn't listen. Thank goodness for the trusty pup who follows in all of the adventures, making sure to keep Maddy safe. Written for children ages 4 - 10, this fun adventure is quickly becoming a childhood favorite.
On Amazon and barnes&noble.com $17.95 hard cover
$ 10.95 soft cover
Never Kiss A Fish
Never Kiss A Fish
Never Kiss A Fish
Maddy continues the adventure, this time with Nana admonishing Maddy not to kiss a fish! But of course, Maddy's tenacity never stops. Maddy explores the seashore, rivers, ponds and creeks, searching for a fish to kiss -
always with the faithful pup in tow.
Children will love following Maddy through this new "misadventure".
On Amazon and barnes&noble.com
$17.95 hard cover
$10.95 soft cover
Never Pet A Penguin
Never Kiss A Fish
Never Pet A Penguin
COMING SOON!
So what is Maddy's next adventure going to be? A trip to the icy cold arctic perhaps? Maddy's desire for excitement never stops, but that doesn't keep Nana from warning Maddy to:
"Never Pet a Penguin!"
The third book in
The Never Series.
Coming soon on Amazon and barnes&noble.com
THE NEVER SERIES: ACCOMPANYING ACTIVITY BOOKS
Never Hug a H'hog Activity Book
Never Hug a H'hog Activity Book
Never Hug a H'hog Activity Book
Kiddos have the opportunity to continue to play with Maddy through coloring pages, arts & crafts, cooking activities and puzzles.
On Amazon or barnes&noble.com
$5.95
Never Kiss a Fish Activity Book
Never Hug a H'hog Activity Book
Never Hug a H'hog Activity Book
More fun with Maddy. This Activity Book has puzzles, arts & crafts, coloring pages, fun facts about fish, and fun quizzes.
On Amazon or barnes&noble.com
$5.95
Never Pet a Penguin Activity Book
Never Hug a H'hog Activity Book
Never Pet a Penguin Activity Book
COMING SOON!
UNDERSTANDING MENTAL HEALTH: BOOKS FOR ALL AGES
Quirky Grandma Jean
The ABC's of Hope & Healing
Quirky Grandma Jean
COMING SOON - A PICTURE BOOK FOR LITTLES!
Meet Quirky Grandma Jean. She isn't like other people's grandmas - she talks to people who aren't really there; she sometimes does embarrassing things; and she says that her cousin is the Queen! Told in rhyming verse, this sweet story introduces children to the differences in people in a gentle and loving way.
Soon on Amazon and barnes&noble.com
Maddie's Middling Through
The ABC's of Hope & Healing
Quirky Grandma Jean
COMING SOON - A NOVEL
FOR TEENS!
Meet Maddie - a middle schooler who is a social misfit. Her dad has died, her mother's mental illness has left the family adrift, and her stepmother's alcoholism is becoming increasingly difficult to live with. You'll come to love Maddie and her resiliency - even though life is a challenge, she doesn't give up!
Soon on Amazon and barnes&noble.com
The ABC's of Hope & Healing
The ABC's of Hope & Healing
The ABC's of Hope & Healing
ALREADY HERE - A GIFT BOOK FOR ADULTS!
The ABC's of Hope & Healing offers love and encouragement for those in recovery. Life can be challenging, especially when one is affected by abandonment, addiction or abuse. A perfect gift for a loved one or oneself. Life can be difficult, but it can get better!
On Amazon or barnes&noble.com
$ 17.95 hard cover
$12.95 soft cover
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The ABC's of Hope & Healing
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Li'l Hedgehog Publishing:
Thank you!
So many people have helped me on this journey. I'd particularly like to thank my husband, Ron, my "chief encourager" who came up with "Li'l Hedgehog Publishing", and two of my artist kiddos - Christopher, who designed my logo, and Sara who gave artistic advice along the way. You are the best!
The Creative Process
I never thought I'd be writing children's picture books - and yet, here I am! I love the creative process - my characters and ideas come to me when I am in my "zen" moments – running on trails and country roads when I am least expecting them to make an appearance. There is something about the solitude of a beautiful long run that allows my mind to clear and the characters to present themselves. A recreational runner who had completed a large number of road races over the years, I turned to marathoning when my youngest child left home for college - and I've never looked back.
I have always loved children - babysitting at a young age, teaching and then serving as a school administrator, raising four of my own children, and now volunteering as a CASA with children in the foster care system. Children are children - and despite the way they may approach life, what they are all craving is love, acceptance and structure. I like to think that I've been able to provide a bit of that to the many children I’ve had the honor and pleasure to meet in my life.
Professionally, I hold my Bachelors' Degree in Psychology, my Masters' Degree in Special Education, and multiple teaching and administrative credentials. I am now mostly retired from my former professional life, other than coaching some amazing new administrators early in their careers, and I am finding the gift of time to be a wonderful experience that allows me to explore new things: writing of books, world travel, raising of honeybees, and competing in world marathons among them! I hope you'll enjoy my writing.
