Welcome!

Whether you found my web site by choice or by chance, I’m glad that you stopped by. I’m a children’s author and professional counselor in St. Louis, Missouri. On my site you’ll find information on my background, my books, my school visits and writing workshops, as well as my counseling services. If you have any questions or would like more specifics, please click the Contact link above.

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Invite an Author to School

It's back-to-school time, which means I'll be back on the road visiting schools to talk about writing. I still have dates available for the 2008-2009 school year, so if you're looking for an enthusiastic and informative presenter for Grandparent's Day, reading night, young authors' day, "Read Across America," or a PTA or PTO meeting, please email me using the Contact link above. For information on presentations and prices, click here.

We Get Mail

It's always fun to hear from readers. But I also like hearing from people who use my books in their work with children.

As a former elementary school counselor, it's especially fun for me to hear from school counselors who've used my tattling book, Don't Squeal Unless It's a Big Deal, in their classroom lessons. Click here to read some recent comments, as well as a lesson idea.

If you're a school counselor, teacher, or mental-health professional who uses one of my books in your work with kids, I'd love to hear from you, too.  Send me an email and tell me a bit about yourself and how you use my books. You'll be entered in my monthly drawing for a free autographed book of your choice.

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