Researching The Girl from the USO:
Author Barbara J. Rebbeck grew up listening to the stories of how her mother, a USO hostess had met her father, an RAF pilot during WWII when he came to Grosse … Continue reading >>
I was immediately drawn to Cynthia when we met because she's open, generous and so down to earth. A few years ago, she asked me to join her in a two day book festival in Alpena Michigan, with our … Continue reading >>
Authors with a forthcoming book need to look at many different promotion strategies during a pandemic. I'm learning as I go, since a lot has changed since my first novel was published. Here's a few … Continue reading >>
The Big Joke:
Written in 1955, the story depicts a typical fifties household with a stay-at-home mother, working father, two school-age kids and a baby, except they are goldfish:
Mr. and Mrs. … Continue reading >>
The inspiration
Many times my late mother suggested I write and illustrate a children's book. Every time, for whatever reason, I resisted.
Until inspiration hit me.
The scurrying ghost crabs … Continue reading >>
I have to confess, I'd never read a Nancy Drew book until recently, even though I've been crafting the hardcover books into clutch purses for years. My granddaughter and I decided to read one together … Continue reading >>