News and Announcements

PA School Librarians Assn. 2024

April 12, 2024: I can’t wait to join other local PA authors to showcase our books at this 50th annual conference in the Poconos. I’ll have a display of both my middle-grade books.

World Read Aloud Day 2024

February 7, 2024: I’ll be reading excerpts from my books to middle-school students in New York and Massachusetts. The best part is exchanging ideas and book titles.

BookFest at Central PA Arts Festival

July 15, 2023 -I’ll be showcasing my books from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. If you’re near the grounds of the Schlow Centre Region Library, I'd love it if you stop by and say hello.

Sisters in Crime Presentation

June 17, 2023 -Both my books have a mystery component for sure. As such, I was thrilled to give a virtual talk on book reviews and marketing to the Tuscon, Arizona, chapter of this international group of women crime writers.

Middle Grade Journey

April 15, 2023 - Being part of an author panel at this conference in Westerly, Rhode Island, was an honor. Loved meeting other authors and agents!


PA Council of Teachers of ELA

October 20, 2023 -I’ll be joining fellow authors from the Eastern PA SCBWI at the PCTELA conference in Harrisburg. Looking forward to visit grade 7 English language arts students at Camp Curtin Academy.

PA Authors’ Hall of Fame

November 26, 2023 -I’m honored and excited to participate in this event at the Keystone State Literacy Assn. conference in Hershey, PA. Both my books will be featured.

Local Author Expo

September 23, 2023 -Here’s hoping I’ll meet many kids at the Abington Free Library in PA from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. I’m especially excited that September is also library sign-up month, a worthy event!

Kidlit Social Webcast

September 20, 2022 - Children’s Book Insider interviewed me about my book journey. Here’s the replay: https://writeforkids.org/blog/kidlitdistancingsocial84/