Written for middle-grade readers, my first book, The Mystery of Apple Crest, takes place on an Apple Orchard. A young girl and her family have moved into her grandfather’s home and learn to manage an Apple Orchard. In the course of writing this book, I learned an important lesson when a beekeeper’s fear stopped me… Continue reading The Beekeeper’s Fear
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You Wouldn’t Be Here Without Them
You wouldn’t be here without them. We’re talking about the women who had the strength to get through the next day after the next. As March, Women’s History Month, comes to a close in a few more days. Let’s take a moment to honor women of history one more time. Only this time we’re not… Continue reading You Wouldn’t Be Here Without Them
Women Empowering Women
Women empowering women is a strong and beautiful act. How does this happen? Women lift others with their voices through song, art, dance, speech, poems, stories, and mentorship and so many other ways including small acts of kindness. Art Feminist art emerged in the 1960s. From sculpture to paintings to drawings and performances, these artists… Continue reading Women Empowering Women
A Time and Place for Procrastination
Is there ever a time and place for procrastination? We often treat procrastination as something we need to control, to give up, to confess to. Hi. My name is Lynette. I’m a procrastinator. I get high learning new things. Jumping onto the internet for one bit of research and following one link to another link… Continue reading A Time and Place for Procrastination
30 Amazing Women You Never Heard Of
In four short weeks, I can’t begin to honor all the women who should be honored during Women’s History Month. But I’m fascinated to learn about women who’ve dared to be different or make a difference. Here are 30 amazing women you never heard of–at least not in school: Trưng Trắc and Trưng Nhị 1… Continue reading 30 Amazing Women You Never Heard Of