Christmas Book Almost Here!

After four years of waiting, my Christmas picture book—Christmas Eve with Mrs. Claus—is being printed as I type (and already available for pre-order on online book sites)! The delays came with finding the right illustrator (Teri Weidner, who's work I adore) and then finding the right look for Mrs. Claus and Santa. I can't wait to see an actual printed copy, probably in about a month from now. Sonia Manzano, aka Maria from Sesame Street and a children's and young adult author herself, was kind enough to write a blurb for the back cover. All too exciting!

Haven't come up with another winning formula for another kids book yet, though something's always brewing, especially with my 6- and 9-year-olds sparking ideas without their even knowing it. In the meantime, I hope everyone enjoys Mrs. Claus!