This year has been one the the most exciting and most stressful I have experienced in a very long time. To release two books has taken a monumental effort and I wish to thank all my readers, friends and everyone … Read More
NEW YEAR THOUGHTS The New Year is the perfect opportunity to review and think about what you would like to happen over the next twelve months. I know it’s a cliché – we say the same thing every year BUT … Read More
As an Arabian horse breeder I have to tell you Marion E. Altieri’s latest blog post is a must read at – The Alpha Mare Speaks. Featuring an original quote by Her Royal Highness Princess Alia Bint Al Hussein of Jordan, who champions many … Read More
It has been a very exciting though anxious week waiting for my children’s book Danika and Yatimah from Egypt to the Outback to be delivered to Willa Frayser in Virginia.Willa is the artist who painted the adorable cover of Danika and … Read More
From Phillip Humbert’s newsletter… “And, a sad note. This week I read that both Borders and Barnes and Noble, the largest bookstore chains in America — they account for 25% of all books sold! — are on the verge of … Read More
The Christmas crow arrived on Carmels deck this morning all wet and beddraggled from the rain.. His Santa hat is looking sad and flat but he was flapping his wings with excitement!! He handed Carmel a slightly soggy note! Apparently news of … Read More
Carmel woke to the rumble of thunder and hoped it wasn’t a bad omen. Willa was now far away and there was no email to say that the treasure was definitely found. It was all so depressing – and where was the … Read More
When Willa received word that the Crow had visited Carmel, she smiled with wonder! The Deer had known what the Crow would tell Carmel – that the books were on their way to Willa – as the Crow flies! Now … Read More
Willa’s husband Bill went hunting in the woods today – a small deer walked up to him, unafraid, and said, “Tell Carmel and Willa that the treasure will be delivered by Christmas”. Bill was so surprised, that he dropped his … Read More
Ah, yes, but then Willa knew! The treasure would not come by dog sled! It was going to be delivered by Santa Claus – with all the snow, his sleigh could get through to Willa. Yes, she must tell her … Read More