Forever Julia Wins Bronze Moonbeam Award!

Happy Dancing in my English Garden!

Thrilled to learn that Forever Julia won a Bronze Moonbeam Award in the category of Young Adult Fiction - Mature Issues 2015.

And by lucky coincidence The Drew has the day off, so we will wander into town for a latte and sticky bun to celebrate.

Thanks again to Great Plains Teen Fiction for seeing the importance of Julia's story, providing outstanding editorial suggestions, and designing a book cover that still takes my breath away.

Look what arrived today!

Exciting News!

Thrilled to receive great news regarding my chapter book.

Spaghetti is NOT a Finger Food and Other Life Lessons, won a Silver Moonbeam Award for Best First Book: Chapter Book.

Much happy dancing occurred today. Fairly certain the dog thinks I lost my mind. Perhaps I did. For a while. But it's back and raring to get on a plane tomorrow for Chicago!

Look out Windy City - The Carmichaels are ready to celebrate!