🎉 Happy 80th Birthday, Grandma — I Wrote You a Book!
When I first set out to become a children’s book author, I never imagined my debut story would come from a weekend visit to my mom’s house. But that’s exactly how Grandma and the Internet was born — from laughter, frustration, and a Smart TV that just wouldn’t cooperate. The Inspiration Behind the Story The […]
Stanley’s Haircut
Stanley the Pomeranian came to us in July of 2021. He was so tiny that he almost fit into my hand. Cute and soft, our little puppy was already quite fluffy, with pointy tufts coming out of his ears and a little mane like a Husky. As Stanley grew, the ends of his long […]
Stanley’s Haircut – June 2, 2025
Stanley the Pomeranian came to us in July of 2021. He was so tiny that he almost fit into my hand. Cute and soft, our little puppy was already quite fluffy, with pointy tufts coming out of his ears and a little mane like a Husky. As Stanley grew, the ends of his long […]
Grandpa Tell Me A Story – The Thankful One
Grandpa Tell Me a Story – The Thankful One is my second children’s book. It is based on the true story found in the Bible in Luke 17:11-19, where Jesus heals ten men who have been banished from society because of an incurable disease they all have called leprosy. Despite the dire circumstances of their […]
Stanley’s Best Friend
Stanley has a very best friend. His name is Alfie, and he is also a Pomeranian. Sometimes, Alfie comes to visit, and those are Stanley’s absolute best days ever! Even though Alfie is smaller than Stanley, he is 6 years older! People always think Stanley is the older one because of his size, but if […]
Creating an Illustration of My Mom
Since Grandma and the Internet – The Smart TV is my first book, I have learned a lot about the process of creating a picture book. One of the most important and challenging parts involves the illustrations. I love to write, and it has always been a passion for me, even in grade school. However, […]
Grandma and the Internet – A True Story
I have wanted to write a book for children since I was in University, studying to be a teacher. In preparation for teaching, we were required to spend a lot of time at the library, reading various authors and finding ways to use the stories to teach lessons. Reading was one of my favorite pastimes […]