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With the first book in a series, the process was painfully slow from the writer's perspective:

I began the re-write process on 1 March, 2013 for publishing a fast-paced fantasy book that is geared for your 11 and up chapter-book reader.  On 7 July, I submitted it for the final edit and through some ups and downs, it is now finally available for readers. 

Now, not only do you have one book to read, but the second in the series, Secrets Beyond Scymaria: Warriors of the Forest, has just been published. Available now at Xlibris, by the end of July, it will be available at Amazon, Barnes and Nobles and my SquareMarket website. You may always place an order through your local bookstore.

An ongoing fantasy series: 

Secrets Beyond Scymaria

The Series:
Book One: Secrets Beyond Scymaria
Book Two: Warriors of the Forest
Book Three: The Scymarian
Book Four: Mischiefmaker—coming Spring, 2017

     It is an exciting story that will keep readers interested throughout as they read about the fantastic encounters two 'tweeners' have with ancient creatures from the other side.

      Here's an excerpt from Secrets Beyond Scymaria:  "...He reached out and was surprised but not afraid when he saw what looked like fingers and a hand slowly form and grow out from the rock.  Then an arm … the forearm, elbow and upper arm grew out, reaching out towards his own hand.   Ty could feel a mixture of excitement and fear building in him.  He could not stop himself.  He had to touch it.  But his mind was screaming for him to run -- to get away and be safe.  But he had to find out.

  Instantly, he could feel a cool but tingling feeling in his hand as they touched.  There was a feeling of calm coming over him.  The fear gave way to this wonderful feeling of calm.  The tingling began to move up his arm.  He hesitated.  It continued up his shoulder into his neck. 

  "Too much," he thought.  He broke the contact, but didn't pull away too far.  The thing didn't come forward ... nor did it retreat.

  Ty thought he heard something.  He turned his head toward the sound and was startled to see Amy sprawled on the ground, not moving.

  His attention was fully on Amy now.  He saw that her head had hit the edge of a rock.  He spun on his feet and raced to her side.  She still didn't move. 

  "Amy!" Ty gently called to her as he checked the cut on her head.  "Amy.  Talk to me. Please, talk to me!" As he ran his hand across her injury, he thought, "Well, it doesn't look too bad."   He heard her moan then quietly called her name again,  "Amy.  Talk to me.  Are you okay?"

  Amy's eyes fluttered and came open slowly.  "Oh, my head …" Ty put his hand on her shoulder and told her to lie still.  He noticed her eyes kept opening wider and wider.  Ty knew that look.  He could feel something, too.  He turned slowly to where Amy was staring and, yes, standing over them was the rock thing.  Towering, actually.  It had left the water and followed Ty and now was only inches away.  Amy stiffened slightly, not sure what to do.  Ty quickly and quietly told Amy what had happened, to try to reassure her.  His excitement was obvious. 

  "Watch, Amy." He reached out to touch the rock.  As he reached out, the rock again slowly grew fingers, then a hand, then an arm.  Again, the two touched.  Ty had no fear.  Amy gasped.  Not because of what she saw, but what she felt.  Ty was still holding onto her shoulder when he touched the rock.  A cool, tingling feeling, followed by a calmness she had not felt in a long time came over her and her throbbing headache seemed to vanish. 

  "Oh, my!" was all she could manage."

   Check back later for more inforamtion, or better yet,  sign up today for an advanced copy of book four at a discounted price.  The projected release date for the most recent book is Spring, 2017.

Please see the Products for Sale page for further information, or go directly to the SquareMarket page to order.

     I travel to classrooms and libraries to share her stories.  They are interactive, fun and educational:  I glean names supplied by the children for my characters, different kinds of creatures and objects,  then they add descriptive words, we then review sounds that might be used during the story and I go about weaving all of this information into a story where the children might find themselves screaming, roaring or growling to enhance the story line.

     Simply fill out the contact information on the Contact page with the appropriate information and I will contact you within a week of receiving the request with information about rates.

    This is a wonderful way to pique your child's interest in reading as they personally become involved in the story.  I create unique stories peppered with your child’s name, their friends names and special things they love.  These fun stories can be secular or faith-based.   (I am a Christian, so that is the easiest for me, but I am certainly willing to research any faith and weave it into a story if that’s what you want.)  You decide what you want when you complete the application.   These are not like the simple “Johnny lives in Kansas” storybooks you see advertised everywhere.  There is plenty of individuality put into these stories and they take time, so please don’t be put off by the 8-10 week turn around.  If I feel it may take longer (especially for any started completely from scratch), I will contact you. These books are bound simply -- depending on the age of your child, but should withstand many a reading!

      There is a painterly side to this writer.  

      My photographs come from the places I have been--Europe, UK, Ireland, many from locally grown areas in California (and beyond), such as Yosemite, Central Coast, desert, mountains...the list goes on.  The subject matter is both natural and “structural”.  That means flora and fauna, land- and skyscapes, plus buildings, bridges, fences and the like...whatever strikes my fancy at the time.

     These are then turned into pictures ready-to-be-framed, stationery, post cards or note cards.  Take a look around and see if anything interests you.

     Some of the photographic work can be found on the SquareMarket page.

 The Gallery page is constantly growing as she uploads more photos.  Come back and visit often.

       Most of my art derives from my photography in the form of photopolymer etched prints, but I have found other mediums I enjoy, such as linoleum and wood block printing and watercolor.

     Some can already be found on the SquareMarket website—and more will be added very soon. Please visit the site to see the varied items available.