The Botany of Faith–What chloroplasts teach me about eternity

September 22, 2025.Reading time 9 minutes.

What does nature tell us about tragedy and recompense? About eternity? About God?

Big Book Release Giveaway

July 27, 2025.Reading time 3 minutes.

It’s nearly time for the BIG GIVEAWAY to celebrate the August 5 release of Jack and the Red Giant, book 6 in the Tree Street Kids series for kids 8-12.

Amazed by Stories of Story

March 11, 2025.Reading time 3 minutes.

Two things that inspired the writing of my third book in the Tree Street Kids series for kids 8-12 (Moody Publishers) were historic efforts to reach people who didn’t have easy access to books.

Pack Horse Librarians Deliver Hope

January 22, 2025.Reading time 1 minute.

Why do kids in western North Carolina need books when they don’t have drinkable water? It was hard not to wonder this…

Inspired by Books, Nature, and Hairy Beasts

September 20, 2024.Reading time 2 minutes.

The important word here is (no, it’s not “hairy beasts”) INSPIRATION…

Book 5 Cover Reveal!

April 12, 2024.Reading time 3 minutes.

The Beastie of Bramby Bald, book 5, Tree Street Kids

Cover reveal of the newest book in the Tree Street Kids series–The Beastie of Brambly Bald

Books and Coffee, Coffee and Books…and more books…and coffee

February 1, 2024.Reading time 5 minutes.

Searching out bookstores and coffeehouses wherever I travel…

Title Reveal (and what was at the top of the mountain)

January 25, 2024.Reading time 6 minutes.

We hadn’t planned to climb to the top—but it was a special day…

A Conversation with Christian children’s authors

December 12, 2023.Reading time 1 minute.

“A conversation with Christian authors, editors, and more about contemporary children’s literature and how to find the right books for your kids…” I was thrilled to join fellow children’s writers and publishing professionals in this recent discussion about the children’s book market and the young readers and their families we’re honored to write for. Children’s […]