October 2025 Newletter

Hello and welcome!  

Thank you for reading my monthly newsletter!   I greatly appreciate your interest in my children’s picture books, including Jude's Best Worst Day Ever, Tina and the Mysterious Case of Dance-itis, K.D.’s Journey released last week, and other upcoming titles!

As my family settles into our new home and new routines in Yorktown, VA, I can’t help but imagine the fun fall family traditions we are starting to build.  Apple picking, making homemade applesauce, picking pumpkins from a local field, trick-or-treating as a family, hot apple cider while carving pumpkins and listening to spooky music.  I LOVE FALL! 🍂🍁🍂🍁

And just in time for fall is my latest release, K.D.’s Journey! Pre-order is available NOW!  My greatest hope is that K.D.’s Journey brings peace and warmth to families who have lost loved ones.  Make sure to check out the free PDF download on my website for a printable photo frame that little ones can color, and journaling prompts to help the healing process.  

K.D.'s Journey is a heartfelt story about Kira's love for her Grandpa. Kira's Drawing, K.D. for short, was a special gift she made just for him.  But when her beloved Grandpa passes away soon after, K.D. is left behind, forgotten and alone.  One day, Kira rediscovers the drawing and sets out on a touching mission: to send K.D. to the clouds, to be with Grandpa once more.

Through joyful attempts and heartbreaking setbacks, K.D. learns what it means to love, to grieve, and to hope.  Can this small drawing find her way to the sky and fulfill her purpose?

Brimming with imagination and heart, K.D.'s Journey gently explores loss, healing, and the power of persistence.  A perfect read for children and families who believe love can travel any distance.