IN THIS MONTH'S ISSUE: The Golden Wizard Selfie Fun Upcoming Events Press Releases New Show My Personal Gossip |
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Omega Crag recently earned its first accolade. It was named a 2024 recipient of The Golden Wizard Book Prize. This international honor out of the UK recognizes “extraordinary storytellers who bring magic to children's literature.” |
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I almost always have my Zahra of the Uwharries selfie station at author events. Here are some snapshots from this summer's events and celebrations. |
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Press releases about my author journey now have a home. They can be found on the Press Releases page of my website. Visit this new page for the latest news about my books, to request information, or to schedule appearances. |
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The first episode of Hole in the Wall Wordsmiths, my new YouTube interview show, will debut this month. Each show will feature an author published by an independent publisher. My first guest is Melanie Sue Bowles, author of Liberty Biscuit. Follow my new YouTube page so you don't miss it! |
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Mushrooms mesmerize me. Maybe it's because despite being a Mimi, I still scan naturally occurring fungi for mystical creatures, like Zahra, who may be milling around or underneath them. When I was a child growing up in the New Jersey Appalachian |
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Mountains, I spent many hours searching for elves and little fairies who I assumed gathered under or near mushrooms. These notions were implanted into my understanding of the world by my mom, grandmother, and other Sicilian relatives. I started taking photos of mushrooms with my |
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first camera—a slim pocket camera that used 110 cartridge film—more than 40 years ago. At the time, I figured the film would capture whatever my naked eye missed. When my developed photos arrived weeks after I sent the cartridge to be developed, I spent hours studying every detail. As you can see, I still take pictures of mushrooms. These are the first images I captured this year. If you look closely, you might see the blurry arm or leg of an elf or small fairy scurrying away, trying not to be photographed. |
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Online options for purchasing the award-winning middle-grade Zahra of the Uwharries series books for your 8-12-year-old readers! |
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