by JD | Aug 5, 2021 | Blog
Today, as I celebrate Marigold and the Snoring King’s 2nd birthday, I’m reminded that it is also the anniversary of my becoming a published author. Looking back, I’m amazed at all the changes in my career that have taken place in the last two years. HIGHLIGHTS SINCE...
by JD | Apr 23, 2020 | Blog
My younger sister Cindy and I sat on our bean bag chairs in the back of our ranchero’s camper shell as our dad drove the curvy highway to our destination — Alliance Redwood Conference Grounds in Northern California. It was our annual trip to Family Camp, an event...
by JD | Apr 9, 2020 | Blog
When my dwarf hamster, Suzie passed away, I told my friend I would never have a pet again. But God had other plans. In early March of 2016 on an unusually warm day, I gazed out onto our swimming pool. The water was clear, but the harsh winter winds had filled it with...
by JD | Mar 26, 2020 | Blog
It is so wonderful that people are trying to help others through this “shelter in place” by posting encouraging and inspiring messages. But sometimes people are all too encompassing with their broad appeal to the masses. I read one post that had me shaking my head. It...
by JD | Mar 19, 2020 | Blog
It’s finally here! I am pleased to reveal the cover of Melanie on the Move! In my opinion, the cover is perfect for the book, and I mostly had nothing to do with it. My cover designer, Hannah, deserves all the credit. When I saw the book cover for the first time,...
by JD | Mar 12, 2020 | Blog
Authors need a tagline, a phrase to explain what they offer as a writer. It also could be called a motto. Essentially, it is a way to tie their books together. Since I write in different genres and for different age groups (which is usually a no-no in our industry)...
