Generation Xer. Pop culture blogger. Author of nostalgic stories with good morals, traditional values, and (spoiler alert) happy endings.
Today I want to wish a very Happy 104th Birthday to the marvelous Beverly Cleary, writer and creator of the long-running Ramona books. The books revolve around Ramona, the perpetual ten-year-old, and her sister Beezus. They’re timeless classics that have been around since 1955. Many in my generation grew up reading about Ramona and have…
I had to run out to the grocery store earlier. The streets were much quieter than usual, of course. Some people were out for walks in the sunshine with their kids and loved ones. The folks at the grocery store were friendly and smiling. No one was pushing or shoving. In fact, the bread guy…
I came across a short text document I wrote many years ago. It was back in early 2000, and I had jotted down an idea I had for a story. It was about a boy—probably me—growing up in the 1970s. It’s the idea that would eventually become my novella, A MOMENT IN MAGIC HOUR. I…
**The process detailed in this post will work for any Kindle book that has been updated by the author or publisher.** My friends. In mid-November, I sent Amazon an updated Kindle version of The Journey of Joseph Winter: A Christmas Fairy Tale. The new file cleaned up some formatting issues, as well as…
Today is a day for reflection. For most of us, 9/11 still feels like yesterday. But since then, I’ve watched my nieces and nephews—all born after that horrific day—grow into beautiful, unique individuals. They are each blessed with stunning personalities and incredible talents. When I see them, I’m reminded that what seems like a relatively…