Fight with your voice! Self-defense Tip #14

Hi friends,Wow! Who knew so many of you had bald eagles in your area! I loved hearing your stories about them. Thanks to:Scott in WisconsonBre in MichiganKarl near Arkansas RiverLynne in KansasI think it's pretty cool that the eagles are making such...

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Jun 18, 2021
Bald Eagles in Michigan? And big family trips!

Hi friends,The summer vacation season at our house started with a bang! My sister and her family of six kids ages from 3 to 13 took the multi-day drive out to visit us for a week. The house was packed with fun and chaos: board games, park days and, o...

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Jun 11, 2021
When a Promise is Dangerous - Warning Signs #6

Hi friends,Searching for Allies has been having a great first week thanks to all of you! And awesome readers have already posted a handful of encouraging reviews - You're the best!Check it out:Searching for Allies: Book 4 in AftermathAnd a quick note...

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Jun 04, 2021
A stick could save your life. Weapon Tip #7

Hi friends,Happy release day today for: Searching for Allies! Any of you speed readers who could throw up a nice review when you finish would be greatly appreciated. Those first few reviews make a big difference!And thanks to everyone who helped push...

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May 28, 2021
Why is taking a hit so important? Self-defense Tip #13

Hi friends,First off - a couple of you wrote some amazing reviews for our Aftermath books. And Steph and I are so excited! Your enjoyment of our stories is what motivates us to write in the first place. :DLaurie Harmon said, "Best series Ever read. I...

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May 14, 2021
Can your 6-year-old dictate? Mine can. :)

Hi friends,I thought you'd enjoy a little insight into the author life in a busy household with a bunch of homeschooled kids. . . though more and more are moving off to start their own lives now. (Which is bittersweet!)So I spend a chunk of my day di...

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May 07, 2021
Stranger to buddy in an instant? Warning Signs #5

Hi friends,Anyone out there having a crazy-weather spring?After a few beautiful days, we suddenly dropped below freezing again and a shivery dump of snow piled onto the spring blossoms.Can't shut the heater off quite yet! I hope everyone out there is...

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Apr 30, 2021
Is Cash King? Be Prepared Tip #3

Hi friends,Wow! We already have three five-star reviews on Searching for Sanctuary, our book 3 that came out last Friday.Barb G, L Stratton and Kixfan - You are the best!Thank you so much!! Searching for Sanctuary: Aftermath Book 3(It's also FREE to...

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Apr 23, 2021
NEW Today: Searching for Sanctuary: Aftermath #3 :)

Hi friends,We're really excited that our third book in the Aftermath series came out today!Hop over to Amazon and grab a copy if you'd like to join Rita and April in their battle to survive as the world falls apart around them. Searching for Sanctuar...

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Apr 16, 2021