From ghoulies and ghosties And long-leggedy beasties And things that go bump in the night, Good Lord, deliver us! ~A … More
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A Fantastic Afternoon at Barnes and Noble
What a wonderful day at Barnes and Noble! We met many interesting people and had the opportunity to share our … More
Hillsdale Book Signing
We had an amazing turn out at our book signing! Mary Kate and I were honored to be welcomed to … More
Mary Kate’s Artist Exhibition
Mary Kate has been invited by the Thornapple Arts Council to participate in an Artist’s Exhibition. Her work will be … More
Granaw-Margaret Stewart Roche
Mary Kate and I dedicated Sara Dippity to two very special people; one of these special women is my grandmother, … More
Mary Kate Murphy, the illustrator for Sara Dippity
Mary Kate Murphy is a 5th grader at St. Rose of Lima Catholic School. While her older brothers’ artistic traits … More
Sara Dippity
My daughter, Mary Kate, and I have been discussing a book project for many years now. I asked her to … More
“Frankie and Johnny” through the years
Lately, I have been remembering a song that runs through several generations, “Frankie and Johnny.” This old, popular American folk … More
Flu, Football, and Final Touches
It’s been a busy but productive week. Despite sick kids, a sick spouse, and not feeling the best myself, I … More
Remembering Kyomi
This week I have been thinking about my precious niece, Kyomi Culpepper. For the short four months I was blessed … More