Writer. Yes, folks, this is going to be a writing blog. ;-} Read More...

As a mother and a children’s book writer, I’m always concerned for children’s safety. This is especially true at back-to-school time. The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children sent out a press release today and one of the chilling facts they included is that a 2010 analysis of more than 4,000 attempted abductions found that children are at risk when going to and from school or school related activities. In light of this, I think it’s worth reprinting their list of ten safety tips. If you are a parent, teacher, relative, or guardian of a school age child, take a few moments to review this safety information with them, talk things over, and make sure they understand how important it is to stay safe. Read More...

Because many of you have asked about the fate of my stranded cat, and because we only just got our power back last night so my mind is still on Hurricane Irene rather than writing strategies, I’ve decided to write this blog about my poor, miserable hard-luck pet. Read More...