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Keep Smiling

Keep Smiling

“All the statistics in the world can’t measure the warmth of a smile.” – Chris Hart I am always surprised by the power of a sincere smile. When I am feeling down and someone smiles at me, I instantly feel better. Have you experienced that? That simple smile...

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A helping hand

A helping hand

“The strong individual is the one who asks for help when he needs it.” — Rona Barrett Nothing gets in the way of being able to ask for, and accept help, like pride does. Too often we would rather struggle and perhaps even fail rather than ask for help. What is it that...

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An Attitude of Gratitude

An Attitude of Gratitude

“When I started counting my blessings, my whole life turned around.” – Willie Nelson What exactly is an attitude of gratitude? To me, it is focusing on what I have instead of what I don't; it is counting my blessings and focusing on the positive things in my life...

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Where do stories really come from?

Where do stories really come from?

Reading takes the reader on a wonderful adventure, opening up a world of possibilities. Writing maps out the adventure and creates the possibilities. I have been asked numerous questions about how I write my stories. To be completely honest my creative process varies....

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Your Best is Good Enough

Your Best is Good Enough

Too often I have seen children storm off the sports field or tear up their precious artwork in tears of frustration. Children sometimes put unrealistic pressure on themselves. Often a fear of not being the best, or even not being good enough stops them from even...

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Oops … I made a mistake!

Oops … I made a mistake!

“If at first you don't succeed try, try, try again!” – William Edward Hickson. Mistakes are a part of life. We all make mistakes. Sometimes little ones, sometimes big ones. How we deal with our mistakes is what makes the difference. I believe a mistake should be seen...

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Featured Books

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These stories aim to entertain, encourage and empower. They include lessons such as the importance of forgiveness, good manners, patience, gratitude, self-acceptance, learning from mistakes and much, much more. I created them as series but each book is a stand-alone story, and can be bought separately. Don’t miss out, get them all!

Ozzy the octopus

Ozzy the octopus is an entertaining story about making mistakes.

Tagu the turtle

Tagu the turtle is an entertaining story about being good to your friends.

Dis-cow-very

Dis-cow-very is about Molly the cow who wants to leave the farm she lives on to go exploring and discover things. 

For-goat-ten

For-goat-ten is about Roxi the goat who thinks she has been left behind and forgotten. 

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