Autumn in the Forest

Autumn in the Forest

Wednesday, August 14, 2019

Yep, Still Not a Blogger

I am absolutely shattered, but I am attempting to get my life back on track. Suffice it to say, things will never be the same, but here is my first blog since January.

I finished writing the fifth and final book in this series, and I will be writing Evershade picture books for younger readers this fall. After that, I will begin my spin-off trilogy, tentatively called "The White Warrior Series" or something like that. It stars the white squirrels of Cedar Grove.

Thank you for your patience and support. I might try to get back to blogging a couple times a month. We'll see. For now, I'm trying to keep my head above water....


 
SEASON OF CROWS
 


 
 
 
SEASON OF MADNESS
 



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Friday, January 11, 2019

Not a Blogger

It should be no surprise that I don't particularly care for blogging. My last entry was in August, and my life has crumbled apart entirely since then.

Today's post will be used to simply announce the publication of my second novel, "Season of Madness." Enjoy.















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Wednesday, August 15, 2018

Feeling Stuck

I have had my share of emotional blows this year, beginning January 1st, and now that I am attempting to wrap up my Evershade series, I am struggling with what stories I want to tell in the final book. I don't have writer's block, but I am unsure which direction to go in the middle of the book.

These characters have been a part of me for years, and I'm not ready to let them go. Some of them will stay with me, but some of them will journey on to find their own path, much like children do. Perhaps their stories will be written one day, but for now it's difficult to let them go.

Wish me luck, inspiration, and direction with this last book. I need it right now.










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Wednesday, August 1, 2018

Setting a New Schedule

Apologies for my absence, but I am hoping things are back on track for me--at least for a little while. I just finished writing the fourth novel of my series, "Season of Fire and Ice," and I am about to begin work on the final book.

It does not end here, however. I have been inspired to write a companion trilogy exploring the squirrels of Cedar Grove, particularly the white squirrels of the Order of Rozka.

I will also be writing some Evershade picture books and have to put my "picture book" cap on once again so they don't become too wordy.

As for my blog, I believe I will blog twice per month instead of weekly, perhaps on Wednesdays. Not sure at this point. I will occasionally throw in snippets and stories, and at other times I might share something related to the world of Evershade.

In any event, thank you for your interest! (Check out the hardcover version of my book below!)

 



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Thursday, April 5, 2018

Cedar Grove's Home Tree

The neighboring kingdom of Cedar Grove is where a population of gray squirrels and white squirrels live, the white squirrels serving as the warriors. (Because they're white and stand out, they are easy to see, so they must learn to fight or die.)

In the center of Cedar Grove stands what looks to be an exploded cedar tree, its limbs jutting out in all directions. The inspiration for this tree came from a trip through the Utah desert. Unfortunately, the only photo I have of the tree in question is one in which my children are standing in front of it, so I am using an alternative for the sake of this blog entry.

I am woefully behind on my fourth novel, so this will be the last blog entry until I get that under control. I had a few blows recently and haven't handled them well at all.













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Thursday, March 29, 2018

My New Cover

I just want to share the new cover for the re-release of my first novel,"Season of Crows." I love it! Be on the watch for the next book in the series, "Season of Madness."











 
 
 
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Thursday, March 22, 2018

The Burrow

The majority of Walnut Keepers live in burrows situated between the thick, heavy roots of trees. When they construct a door to protect them from creatures of the night, they shape it to fit the opening rather than shaping the opening to fit the door. They work with nature.

On a recent walk, I came upon several roots that would be ideal locations for burrows and photographed them. I can only imagine what a delight it would be to make a home between the roots of a giant oak.


 



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