Book Launch, The Monarchs of Winghaven

On May 14, 2024, my book for kids, THE MONARCHS OF WINGHAVEN, will launch into the world! The event will take place at Broadside Bookshop at 7pm. Kids of all ages are welcome, especially those age 8-12, the book’s target audience. We’ll have a little after-party for grownups, too. Please join me.

A spear in the darkness

Reading back through an old notebook, I rediscovered some fine insights by fiction writer Tim Weed, originally shared during a talk he gave at the yearly meeting of the NE Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators. He spoke of creating stories that will build lingering meaning for readers. Weed started by playing two pieces …