My New Novel, Firebreak (Plus Giveaway!) The first of two young adult novels I’ve written back-to-back for North Star Editions is available in August! Firebreak features Alia, an insecure teen who turns into a reluctant activist fighting an elderly genocide in the...
Childhood mental illness seems to be having a moment in children’s literature. Hopefully it’s not just a moment, of course. Hopefully it involves accurate portrayals and information. And hopefully it includes more works that go beyond topics like anxiety and...
What Are Psychotic Disorders? What Are Psychotic Disorders? is a hi-lo non-fiction book written for teens and grown-ups. The book teaches about psychosis, how it affects everyday life, and treatment options that can help people with this condition lead more productive...
How Does FOMO Impact Your Creativity? As I continue my journey to channel as much of my time as possible toward activities I value, I’ve come to realize there’s a culprit I must confront: FOMO. That’s the Fear of Missing Out. It can lead us to exciting opportunities,...
Books Can Help Nurture Young Inventors Several years ago, while I was leading innovation work at my healthcare organization, I helped judge projects entered in a college incubator competition. The students were vying for funds to further develop their innovative ideas...
How Do You Make Time for Creativity? Is your life pulling you in multiple directions and yet you want more time to spend on creative projects and hobbies? I get that. I’ve been sharing how I make time for creativity in my upside down, topsy turvy life. If you want to...
In addition to providing occasional updates about my book projects, my goal is twofold: (1) encourage creative practice in our lives and writing by sharing easy-to-try methods and (2) provide helpful, honest details and encouragement to kids, teachers, other writers and those considering or already deep into the writing life.