The Road to Lifestyle

"The answer to prayer is not according to your faith while you are talking, but according to your faith while you are working."  - Wallace D. Wattles

I know we're going into Thanksgiving week but I wanted to take a moment to talk about my favorite holiday--Christmas. Yes, Christmas is my favorite holiday! Why? Because the world seems to fall in love around Christmastime... Because I feel the warmth and joyful spirit of man... Because I feel a sense of renewed hope... As we prepare for this holiday season I read the children's book The Spirit of Christmas by Nancy Tillman tonight. She put it this way: "That's when the Spirit of Christmas smiled. 'Remember, this all began with a child. Because it took nothing but love to begin it, it's not really Christmas if love isn't in it.'" I hope you feel a spirit of love around you this holiday season! Blessings to you and those you love!

It has been a busy couple of days! I drove down to Georgia with Diana Barrett and my publisher and her family to participate in the 10th annual Savannah Children's Book Festival ! I got the opportunity to meet Tad Hills , the author and illustrator of Duck & Goose and I had the opportunity to witness some live illustrating! Jim McMullan in action! :) I met some other "curious" characters like Curious George as well! I also met someone from my Mom's hometown in Panama--Rosie from Chiriqui ! I sold 22 copies of My Dog, Jack at the event on Saturday.  Thanks to Savannah for their tremendous hospitality and everyone who has purchased a book and supported me!  I so very much appreciate it! You can still get your copy of My Dog, Jack today!   And remember, Christmas is right around the corner!  An autographed copy of My Dog, Jack would make a great gift! Enjoy your Sunday and make it a great

Hello Everyone! A quick update for you all! I have been busy with local book signings! My latest was part of "A Christmas to Remember"!  The craft festival was held at the Christian Life Center in Dayton, Ohio. I brought my books and some of my art to share! I met my goal and sold 20 books and 2 handmade mixed media Christmas ornaments! My next event will be coming up on Tuesday, 12 November at the Eaton Library from 6:30 to 7:30 PM! Make it a great week! :)