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Middle Grade Fiction

Grafitti Masterpiece: A Parable

Grafitti Masterpiece: A Parable

A graffiti artist plans his “masterpiece” on the wall of a vacant building. He sprays a first stroke, a series of orange swirls. “You call that art?” taunts a rival gang member. The artist ignores him, the finished mural emblazoned in his mind. Glowing swirls are only...

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Picture of the Month

Picture of the Month

Our family photo taken just before Dad left to train for Vietnam in California. We followed a month later. Not our happiest smiles.

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Picture of the Month

Picture of the Month

Feeling a little warm on this glorious Fourth of July? Here's a photo to cool you off! The family was still living in upstate New York where the snow never leaves for good until May.  

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The Latest

The Latest

What a month! With extra Grandma duties, writing tasks and conferences, birthdays, and graduations, this site was neglected. I still have one more wedding and writing conference for the summer, but I WILL make time to update regularly! Being able to spend time with...

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Sparkles from Silence: Semi-finalist!

Sparkles from Silence: Semi-finalist!

Just wanted to share an update on the progress of Sparkles From Silence.  This first book in the series, World Without Sound, has made it to the semi-final round of the Genesis Contest, a national competition organized by the American Christian Fiction Writers. If...

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Picture of the Month

Picture of the Month

And this is why Book 1 is entitled Sparkles from Silence!                       Tricia at 5 months old.

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Sparkles from Silence, Book 1 from World Without Sound

Sparkles from Silence, Book 1 from World Without Sound

  When expecting the possibility of a special-needs child, parents need to prepare the siblings. But who can ever REALLY be prepared?   Mom heaves one of those sighs I’ve gotten used to since spring. “Debbie, I know you’re happy about the new baby, but I...

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