'The Houseboat'

Jason and his friends are ready to have the summer of their lives fixing up what they believe is an abandoned houseboat. What they didn't realize is that in the process, they would cross paths with murderous escapees from the Hospital for the Criminally Insane. What should've been a summer of adventures and first loves turns into a real-life nightmare that will forever haunt them.

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Adoption Blessings

Three years ago three young boys, ages 2, 4 and 5, where brought to me by a social worker. The boys biological mother loved them dearly, but was unable to care for them properly. So they entered my life.

They walked through the door with orange pop all over their faces and the youngest with a diaper full of poop. Entering my heart that afternoon, they were mine.

Not to kid anyone the road was not smooth, but we pulled it together with the help of a lot of people. Through social workers, therapists, lawyers and a judge. These three precious boys became a part of a 'forever family' and that family was mine. My boys are now 5, 7 and 8. I love being called mommy!

The Adventures of Calbert / Facing the Bully

Jason is on his way!

Jason is a  high school sportsman who loves running with his buddies and has found his "first love" Ivory. With a series of murders in the area, Jason's nights are filled with terror in his dreams. Until the day those nightmares come true. I am excited to announce that Jason's book is finished (no title yet) and the first draft has been sent to the editor. I can't wait to get him out there so all of you can get to know him.

Get to know Jason McLeod

Jason is Calbert's older brother and is the main character in the new upcoming book, Nightmares and Ivory. Follow him on Facebook!

Missed you all!

Been away for a while and a bit out of touch.  The nasty flu that has been going around hit my house full force. All four of us took turns being sick, we like to share, but we are all better now!

I am currently working on a third book, with the working title, Nightmares and Ivory. ""Nightmares and Ivory," is centered around Calbert's brother Jason and is full of action, comedy, danger, suspense, fear and the beings of first love and is geared toward YA.  Nightmares and Ivory is due out in the spring of 2013.

Calbert: The Third-Grade Cowboy/Facing the Bully  is being developed into a series of books dealing with a variety of social issues facing young students, with a dab of humor here and there.

The series is called, "The Adventures of Calbert." Volume One t is already available on NOOK, "Facing the Bully," and yes, it is the same book as "Calbert: The Third-Grade Cowboy." Volume two is scheduled to be out early summer 2013.

New Addition to our family

Calbert continues to have one adventure after another.  Today it just happens to the case of the missing gloves. =)  I am starting a series entitled 'The Adventures of Calbert,' the first in the series is "Facing the Bully."  After a little re-tweaking Calbert: The Third-Grade Cowboy (Facing the Bully), it has been released as Facing the Bully (The Adventures of Calbert).  Here's a little look at the new guy!

Why Do Bullies Act That Way?

Following is from the wonderful web-site http://kidshealth.org Check it out, it has wonderful information and advice for kids, parents and teachers. 

"Some bullies are looking for attention. They might think bullying is a way to be popular or to get what they want. Most bullies are trying to make themselves feel more important. When they pick on someone else, it can make them feel big and powerful."

"Some bullies come from families where everyone is angry and shouting all the time. They may think that being angry, calling names, and pushing people around is a normal way to act. Some bullies are copying what they've seen someone else do. Some have been bullied themselves."

"Sometimes bullies know that what they are doing or saying hurts other people. But other bullies may not really know how hurtful their actions can be. Most bullies don't understand or care about the feelings of others"

"Bullies often pick on someone they think they can have power over. They might pick on kids who get upset easily or who have trouble sticking up for themselves. Getting a big reaction out of someone can make bullies feel like they have the power they want. Sometimes bullies pick on someone who is smarter than they are or different from them in some way. Sometimes bullies just pick on a kid for no reason at all."