Happy New Year and a Spotlight on A Duet For Home

I can’t believe it’s been since April of last year since I posted! I’ve thought through posts in my head so many times it felt like I was still here…somewhere. It’s good to connect again now! I want to share what I’m working on for this coming year and ask for your help with one

A Tribute to Apricot-kitty

The best of all kitties (because we all know there can be more than one best kitty) has left this life. With typical Apricot self possession, she was perfectly healthy and happy right up until her last day. This made her sudden rapid decent pretty awful for me and the family, but I’m so grateful

After all, laughter is the best medicine

By this time of year and what with all the pandemic stress, I think we could all use a pick-me-up! Here you’re getting a two-for-one special–a smile to counteract any holiday stress, and a mini update on how this whole train-an-author-in-game-design thing is going. I’m still having a jolly good time with it and particularly

My new game development adventure…and happy new year!

When I chose to step away from regular middle grade spotlights a year ago I really–honestly–intended to still be a regular around this place! But as we all know, this past year didn’t go according to plan. And…that’s an understatement. The ugliness of our country’s exposed systemic racism has wrung my heart and I’ve grieved