The Ten Fantastic Fails of Rory O’Leary is out now!

Just in time for Advent and the Christmas season, my first middle grade novel, The Ten Fantastic Fails of Rory O'Leary, is out now! At just $7.99 for the paperback (and $3.99 for Kindle), it's a certifiable steal. Will Taylor (Maggie & Abby's Neverending Pillow Fort) called it "Are You There, God? It's me Margaret meets The Best Christmas … Continue reading The Ten Fantastic Fails of Rory O’Leary is out now!

Mortification Monday (another late edition)

Wednesday, May 31, 1995 Dear Diary, Let me start with Mon- I ran like 3 miles and roller bladed 1 mile. At 9:30  I got a call from Valerie my pen pal. It was so neat to hear her voice. I miss her. We're going to camp the same week but different areas. I'll get … Continue reading Mortification Monday (another late edition)

Mortification Monday

I know, I know, I know. It's been weeks since my last Mortification Monday. What can I say? Mondays have not been kind to me  and then of course there is NaNoWriMo which might be killing me. And because this Monday is especially mean, there will be no video. May 22nd, 1995 Dear Diary, Looking … Continue reading Mortification Monday

Mortification Monday

In which I confess my fears of never writing a novel, not voting for myself for the All-Star game, and pretty much throw a giant pity party.  

Mortification Monday

This will be quick because I have a baseball game to obsess over. If you listen carefully you can hear my dogs barking like jerks in the background.  

Mortification Monday

It's still Monday over here on the West Coast, so there's still time for a late edition of Mortification Monday.   Monday, the 15th of May, 1995 Dear Diary, I had a softball game tonight. We won but we didn't play well. Last week was a good game. I had my first double play. I … Continue reading Mortification Monday

Mortification Monday

Today's entry comes from May, 15th 1995. I confess my grades, my wishes for high school, and bathing suit shopping.  

Mortification Monday

In which I continue to agonize over my crush on Aaron and reference the Oklahoma City Bombing.  

Mortification Monday

Tuesday, April 22   Dear Diary, Let me start w/Fri- I bragged to all my friends about the concert ad went to prayer group. Sat I had a softball game and helped Nana and Mom get the house ready for my confirmation. Friday night I had Confirmation rehearsal and dinner. Pastor gave me a light … Continue reading Mortification Monday

Mortification Monday

Today's entry reads like my first attempt at writing romance novels as I profess my love for Aaron. I also profess my love for Reba McEntyre.