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

Sunday, June 4th,It is only the fourth day of hurricane season and there already is a hurricane. We've had a ot of rain but Allison (the hurricane) won't -directly hit us. I tried the Sun-In I bought yesterday.Love, Danielle Saturday, June 10thSchool is out but I wish it was still in. Then maybe I would have … Continue reading Mortification Monday

Mortification Monday

In honor of the holidays, here's an extra long entry in which I detail a slow dance with a boy, Forrest Gump, and how much I love middle school.  Merry Christmas!Saturday, June 3rd, 1995Dear Diary,Before I go into school and the dance and my weekend. I'd like to share something- a phrase: "Your destiny is determined … Continue reading Mortification Monday

Mortification Monday

May 23, 1995Dear Diary,I hate my sister. I hate her so much. She gets away with breaking the rules. I get yelled at. See tonight when she came home from her softball game she sat in front of the TV. The rule in our house is you bust bathe when you play a sport. She … Continue reading Mortification Monday

Mortification Monday

May 21, 1994 Dear Diary,We Lost the championship softball game. I feel bad because it was partly my fault. I made the 3rd out and I missed a pop fly and I could have thrown someone out at second. Even though I'm upset about the SB game I'm happy. My pen pal Valerie wrote me back. … Continue reading Mortification Monday

Mortification Monday

No video today. Call it laziness. Sunday, August 14thDear Diary,Well I made it home. Safely and in one piece. I'm glad to be home but I wish I were still at camp . I miss it and my friends. I said goodbye to Mr. Pizza Head today today. He now lives in the church dumpster. Last … Continue reading Mortification Monday