Cowboys and Cowgirls
Whenever anyone thinks about cowboys and cowgirls, they automatically think of Texas or the western part of the United States. In reali...
28
Aug
Good Gus Characters
26
Aug
Smile Mae Charles
A smile is free. Most people love to smile. Even when you are having a difficult day or dealing with someone who is not as pleasant as ...
26
Aug
When Children Lie – Johnny the Cat and Bronco
When I first wrote "Johnny the Cat and Bronco Ride that Bull" I included the twins, J.C. and Bronco lying to the Ma and then later pret...
25
Aug
Earthquakes
In the news today were various articles covering the earthquake in the Bay area of California. Whenever an earthquake hits, it is unne...
23
Aug
Cooking with Kids
Cooking with children can be fun and somewhat messy. In the Good Gus series the twins, J.C. and Bronco help their Ma in the kitchen but...
21
Aug
Children with Disabilities Stories
When I first started writing the Good Gus Series, I had no idea how many stories I would write. As time went on, I met so many wonderfu...
20
Aug
Good Gus Series Characters
When I was in Ireland, I read to two classes at St. Patrick's School in Donabate. They enjoyed my first book, from the Good Gus Seri...
18
Aug
Introducing Sheriff Gus for the First time
The first time I read "Pecos Meets Bad Bart" , introducing Sheriff Gus, was to a first grade class in Palm Springs, Californi...
11
Aug
Reading – Nurse Joyce (future character in the Good Gus Series)
Nurse Joyce was introduced into the series in Book 7, "The New Library." In real life Joyce is very busy doing promotions and when I am...