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Home School: How to Help, Not Hinder, Your Child

Melissa’s mother accused me of having no classroom control, though she’d never observed me teaching. I was a young English teacher in a room with a vaulted ceiling and fabulous […]

College Readiness

A number of years ago, I found myself involved in three different conversations with parents who eagerly shared their high school seniors’ college plans. In each case, the student had significant struggles with […]

The Eight C's: Practical Steps Toward Publication

Since landing my first traditional publishing contract two years ago, aspiring writers have been asking for my advice. Some have also asked me to read and comment on their work. […]

Book Launch Party for WHEN SPARROWS FALL!

Please come to my book launch party Sunday, August 23! The festivities begin at 7:00 p.m. at Broadway Coffeehouse, 1300 Broadway Street NE in Salem. I’ll be signing books at […]