The ARRGH! Song Is Here & It Is So Good!

Can you believe it. Have a listen. Anna Schaad did an amazing job composing the perfect piece of music, blending violin with the sounds of a ship at sea. Close your eyes, press play, and put yourself in the middle of the bay in an 18th century galleon with talking mouse, a meddling monkey , a handful of true friends and a band of ruthless pirates. Happy Reading –...

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New Reviews and a Book Launch Party

New Reviews and a Book Launch Party

ARRGH! is here and the press is coming in. I am beyond thrilled with what people are saying. 5 stars for ARRGH! from Readers’ Favorite: “Christopher has been kidnapped! If that’s not bad enough, the nasty Captain Redblade also managed to make off with a beautiful young lady and her father too. It’s up to Christopher to find a way out of his predicament and save them from danger. It’s high tide and time to set sail on an...

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ARRGH! has a theme song

ARRGH! has a theme song

It’s true! I can’t believe it. The amazing musician Anna Schaad has agreed to write ARRGH! its own theme song. How cool is that?!? I was just told the news  last week. We’ve all been so excited with the early press for ARRGH! that my amazing publisher Kari Hock at Green Darner Press, decided to have this amazing violinist create a piece just for my book. Anna Schaad has recorded  4 albums to date and has played in New York,...

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Getting into Character

Getting into Character

Perfecting the characters you write can be a difficult task. I often write profiles, search Pinterest for images that get my brain swirling, or simply indulge in multiple days of people watching. When you’re writing middle grade historical fiction the last option is a little more difficult. In an attempt to channel characters in my most recent release, ARRGH!!!, I walked around with a tricorne hat on my head. My husband didn’t even notice. I...

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Working with an Illustrator

Working with an Illustrator

I can’t draw. My stick figures even look like piles of twigs. However, The  illustrator I get to work with on ARRGH! rocks! Working with him has been an absolute rush. When I start a book I have pictures in my mind which I try to bring to life with words. Thank goodness, or things might look like this and I would never be published. But Mike… here, let me show you. This is one of the perks of being represented by a small...

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