Things I’ve Learned Today
*There is a penis museum in Iceland that just received their first human donation…hmmm. *There are Jews who deny that the holocaust happened…or even attempt to justify it. What kind of self-hating...
View ArticleBook signing lessons for new authors and why Willy Wonka would make a great...
Since I will soon have my own published book that I will need to travel around and promote, I’ve decided to check out a few local author talks and book signing sessions to see what I can learn about...
View ArticleSome weird things I found out that I could have happily gone forever without...
Sometimes reality really is stranger than fiction. A few things that you might not know that now I wish I didn’t? Stick around! *Did you know that there is a restaurant in Taiwan called the “Modern...
View Article4th of July, Sinus Infections, Sick Kittens and Diarrhea Duty
My husband with Po Poe Mao. See what I mean about the crazy eye whiskers? The last week has been kind of crazy. We took home two abandoned kittens and tried to nurse them back to health. The sickest...
View ArticleThe stuff that is life (or what I thought would never happen to me, but did...
Do you ever wonder how in the world your life ended up where it is now? I must admit, sometimes I look back on the past and scratch my head in puzzlement. Ten years ago (when I was 18) I was sure I...
View ArticleInterview with Middle Grade Author Greg R. Fishbone
I was fortunate enough to get the chance to interview Greg R. Fishbone as part of his Galaxy Games Blog Tour. For those of you unfamiliar with Greg’s work, he is a fantasy/science fiction author who...
View Article“Ode to Icky” featured on Storytime with Starfish!
If you have thought about buying my funny picture book “Ode to Icky”, but wanted to hear the story first, please feel free click on the following link and watch Storytime with Starfish read the entire...
View ArticleSchool Author Visit Tales – Kids Say the Funniest Things
This past friday I had the pleasure to spend another day presenting my recent picture book, “Ode to Icky” during a school author visit. Although I love all aspects of the writing life – the...
View ArticleReview of middle grade novel “Riley and the Kitchen Katastrophe”
When I heard that a 12-year-old girl named Halima Sahar Muhammad was releasing her first middle grade novel, “Riley and the Kitchen Katastrophe”, I was eager to get the chance to read and review it....
View ArticleNew ebook! “Whiskers and Hairballs: My Life as a Cat”
Hi everyone! I just wanted to write a short post to let everyone know that I just released a new ebook entitled “Whiskers and Hairballs: My Life as a Cat”. This photo-illustrated picture book is a...
View ArticleMy Apology to God
During meditation time tonight, I got to thinking about forgiveness and love and ended up writing down a letter to God, in which I expressed all the things that are on my heart. The letter ended up...
View ArticleI love those cartoon characters who are grumpy and depressed…
Do you love cartoons? I absolutely do. However, I think when most people think of cartoons they think of funny, silly stuff. What I love are the depressed, angry, grumpy, slightly emo characters…...
View ArticleBook Review –‘The Misadventures of Edgar & Allan Poe’ middle grade series
It has been quite a while since I posted a book review, but I just love this new series so much I had to share my thoughts about it! So far, “The Misadventures of Edgar & Allan Poe” book series...
View ArticleA short bit of creative advice
After a few years of being a professional writer/artist, I have come to a sad yet seemingly true conclusion – in order to be a success in any creative field, you have to adopt somewhat of a f***-it...
View Article“The Big Bang Theory” Debate – is Sheldon Cooper autistic?
(Please note I am just giving my opinion. I do not speak for the entire autistic community.) Recently I’ve really gotten into watching the tv show “The Big Bang Theory”. I’ve been told for a long time...
View Article5 Observations About the Movie “Jurassic World”
Spoiler alert! First off, of course I don’t think “Jurassic World” is as good as “Jurassic Park”. Being that “Jurassic Park” is a beloved classic from my childhood with warm memories attached to it,...
View ArticleNew YouTube Vlog Series – Weird & Funny Toys!
So recently I decided to start a new video blog series on my YouTube channel featuring weird and funny toys. I figured it was a fun way to feature my love for unique toys and collectibles, as well as...
View ArticleTrying out new artistic styles – mixed media collage featuring naive, folk...
So lately my artistic style has kind of taken some interesting turns. I tend to bore with styles quickly so I try out lots of new stuff, some that works, some that frankly doesn’t. Lately I’ve been...
View ArticleNew Video about My New Children’s Book Release!
Hi everyone! I am excited to share my newest children’s middle grade book release with you all! I have been working on this book for a while now and am definitely proud of the results! “Creepy, Funny...
View ArticleVideo: Some New Fun Naive Collage Artworks & PO Box Info!
Hi everyone! I wanted to share the below video featuring some of my newest artworks and cute character collages. Recently I’ve really gotten into combining my passion for cute, child-like cartoons and...
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