BOOKS
The following is a collection of my latest and most meaningful writing projects. Each piece is unique in style and content and represents a distinct moment in life, from my professional career to my breast cancer journey to my current children's projects and novels. I invite you to contact me with any questions or comments.
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Drake—a drover worn by the Army, the untamed West and jail time—sees the love of his life after a 15-year separation. When he sees her fancy blue silk dress and expensive stagecoach that brought her here from Boston, he realizes he is not in her league. He never has been. Too many things have happened in his life to keep them apart, and now he believes he can never provide her the life she deserves.
Does she see him? If she did, does she recognize him? Belle believes he abandoned her. People said he was dead. She stopped looking for him long ago, focusing on her music instead. But has she forgotten him?
How can Drake, after all these years, make his way back to Belle? This is a Historical Western, with themes of love, identity, redemption, and faith.
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NEW NOVEL
COMING SOON!
My Very First (Tent-Free, Shiny Silver Airstream) Camping Adventure
“Did I tell you this was my very first camping trip? I’ve heard heaps of fun stories about sleeping in bags, lying close to the ground, and finding snakes in boots.
I was so excited to go on a camping adventure! But then Dad told me this trip wasn’t going to end up in a tent. Or with my friends.
My sister and I would spend the weekend with our grandparents—in a shiny silver Airstream travel trailer.
I had no idea what that meant, but it ended up being an adventure of a lifetime!” -Sam
Boys and girls from all over the world recommend this chapter book!
For example: "A fun story about adventures and fishing, not just sleeping in a tent" (Savie, age 8). "It's a whimsical adventure story with fun-loving grandparents and grandkids that pulls you in and makes you laugh out loud" (Amelia, age 10). "I laughed a lot, especially when Beatrice said 'Roda,' and when Sam touched the poopy snake" (Colin, age 5).
My Very First Camping Adventure:
Activity Book
Hi Friends! Sam here. I shared my very first camping adventure with you in my book My Very First Camping Adventure (Tent-Free, Shiny Silver Airstream). Now it’s your turn! Complete these fun activities, place stickers, and jot down your experiences to always remember your special trip. Not going camping? That’s okay! Have fun pretending! Don’t forget to take photos or draw some pictures on the pages provided. This is almost as fun as playing with the bears!
Tintinnabulation
(working title)
COMING SOON!
Beatrice is at it again! She is still trying to find a way to rhyme with great big words. Tintinnabulation literally means "the ringing of bells," so there will be many different bells pictured in this one!
Tintinnabulation is another six-syllable word and it is the second in my picture book series: "I Can Say Big Words." Stay tuned as we follow Beatrice in the next chapter of her literary journey!
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One Day I Tried to Rhyme a Word With Onomatopoeia
This book is about big words. Ginormous words! Beatrice is proud of herself for learning to say the word onomatopoeia. Now she is trying to find words to rhyme with this great...BIG...word. This is the first in a series, with more to come!
Picture book, easy reader, PreK-3, although my youngest grandbabies enjoy it too! Follow Beatrice and her family, as well as the buzzing bee, as she experiences all the sounds as well as emotions that go into such a big challenge as this!
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The Breast Cancer Journey: Stories of Hope with Action Items for Survival
This book is a collection of stories from breast cancer survivors, sharing their stories and how they got through it. In addition, readers are encouraged to chronicle their own journey on the "Yearbook" pages. This book is a great support for those who are new to the breast cancer journey, or for caretakers who are supporting someone going through it.
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Follow my nitty-gritty gritty blog which chronicles my ongoing journey with metastatic breast cancer as well as living life with cancer.
Mastering Test Anxiety
This book was published by ASCA (American School Counseling Association) as part of their School Counselor Resource Series. Kids are bombarded with reasons to feel anxious, which may prevent them from moving forward in school. This book provides resources for a small group or classroom setting, with fun-filled skills to help them master their fears and anxiety. You don't have to be a school counselor to benefit from these rich activities. Teachers, parents of home schoolers, and others may also find these activities useful. Purchases can be made in the ASCA bookstore. (Type "Test Anxiety" in the search bar.)
ISBN13: 978-1929289356
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