I've written several books in multiple genres. During the pandemic I rediscovered loom knitting and when I combined it with faux fur yarn, I was hooked!
Books from baby to adult. Loom knit hats, Santa hats, slipper socks, mittens and scrunchies.
The Happy Heart Studio
Colorful Critters book, Baby/Toddler board book, rhymes and teaches the colors of the rainbow
Kate is thrilled when she buys a new house, just for her. That is, until she discovers it’s haunted. Things quickly go downhill as she learns of the strange legend of Devil’s Chair—seven suicides on her property, a red-eyed creature luring people to their deaths, and terrifying stories of the local Penobscot tribe.Undeterred, Kate decides to rid her house of this curse once and for all.With the reluctant help of her new boyfriend Matt, Kate launches herself headfirst into solving the mystery and destroying the creature.In this paranormal thriller, the only question is: who will win?
Gabby has just about everything going for her at the start of eighth grade. She's smart, pretty, loves school and has a special friend in Dana. If that isn't enough, a gorgeous Italian exchange student, Benito, has singled her out as the object of his affection. However, someone is out to get Gabby, writing mortifying things her locker. Who is doing it and why? With its array of believable characters and witty dialogue, Gabby Michaelson Has Fleas captures all the yearnings, excitement and colossal embarrassments that come with adolescence. Join Gabby on her quest to solve the mystery!
Ages 9+. Middle School Mystery
Werewolves, vampires, ghosts, and magical bears--weird and wild monsters come out to play in this urban fantasy anthology. Enjoy a little bit of dark and a little bit of humor in these four distinctly different short stories by four different authors: Unleashed Diane will do whatever it takes to save a dog brought into the shelter from being taken back to the dog fighting ring he escaped from, even when she discovers he’s a werewolf. Highborn When Braylen is framed for a murder he didn't commit, he quickly realizes he's being hunted by an ancient collective of vampires that no one has ever seen, let alone heard of. Death's Seduction A deceased woman fights the inky recesses of death to solve the mystery surrounding her untimely demise. She-Bear When Etele's village is attacked by sky fighters, they all flee to the city. Upon their arrival, they discover that it is abandoned, save for the presence of a great white bear.
Mousamus - A Gladiator's Tail encourages readers, big and small, to dream big, be brave and know that everything will be okay. Keep your eye out for new adventures for Nibbles, the main character in Mousamus - A Gladiator's Tail. This time he's a gladiator... next time... who knows!
Mousamus teaches children to dream big and be brave
Inspiration for Rat-a-Claus
Rat-a-Claus was inspired by a story my father had created for my sisters and I when we were little. In my father's story, Santa's sack was becoming full of coal and sticks for the bad little kids so he needed help to make room for the presents for the good kids.
"Rudolph thought of the one animal that could get in and out of a house quickly, someone who knew where lots of coal and junk could be found, and someone who liked to do mean things... Rata Claws."
I hope my version of Rat-a-Claus will teach a new generation, young and old, to be good, mind your parents, and be kind to your siblings because your behavior matters, even when you think no one is watching!
I would also like to thank my daughters, McKenna, Brooke and Kaitlyn for drawing their versions of Rat-a-Claus and allowing me to include them in the book! Awesome job, ladies!
In Sir Mousalot - A Knight's Tail, a mouse named Nibbles imagines he's a knight and uses his new-found bravery to save himself from a "squeaky" situation. As Sir Mousalot, Nibbles proves that even a little imagination can help you cope with everyday challenges, big and small. Through Nibbles and his wonderful imagination, I hope to teach kids that the power to protect yourself is already within you! Read, learn and be brave!
Sir Mousalot teaches kids about imagination.
Sola is a colorful mermaid who yearns to look like everyone else in her ocean village. When her wish on a passing sea star magically comes true, Sola discovers how important it is to be herself and to be grateful for the unique gifts that she was given.From the Author:My goal for Sola's Wish is to teach kids to embrace what makes them different and realize that everyone is perfect in their own special way.
Sola's Wish teaches self esteem and loving yourself just the way you are
"In a society where perfect babies are sold to the highest bidder, what happens to the castoffs, the mistakes, the errors of nature and man? I'll tell you what happens to them for I am one. I am an Imperfect." – Dawn
Rejected by her family at birth, Dawn is raised in a government-run children's home. Released at eighteen and labeled an Imperfect by the government, Dawn is forced to fend for herself. With few options, she becomes enmeshed in a new life of secret camps and illegal raids. Amidst blossoming love and whispers of death, Dawn fears she will have to sacrifice everything to survive.
Follow Dawn's thrilling journey as she learns how to survive as one of The Imperfects.
