A couple fun facts about myself. I am adopted and have 20 brothers and sisters. I am a former beauty queen. And last but not least, I am an avid painter.

I’m a man that always seeks to get better. My journey of becoming an author is evidence of my passion for improving myself in every way imaginable. I’m a school teacher by morning, energetic football coach by afternoon, and a loving husband and father by evening.

You never know what you will find until you start observing!

Join Emmi and friends on their backyard expedition where they use their senses to observe the creatures in their natural environment. Science and Nature meet in this outdoor adventure for ages 3 to 6, where kids use a log book to capture what they find and learn to craft play paper binoculars for their own expeditions!

Macky, Joshy, and Cayden have found something magical in the forest, but why can’t the adults see it, besides Aunty Sydnie of course who is a big kid. What happens when everyone’s parents go missing? How will our heroes band together to save Monika, Jessee, and Robyn?

The book follows the journey of a little black girl that, through bullying, negativity, lack of representation, and body image issues – she learns lessons that help her to love herself, her family, and her friends. Through many life experiences, it is hoped that each book teaches children the importance of standing up for yourself, loving your body despite color, shape or size, and how family and friends can be your best support system. The book will focus on exposing young readers to understanding different emotions, how to deal with bullying, racism, family, and friendships.

Children will relate to first-day-of-school jitters as animal students prepare and set off for Mr. Mole’s colorful classroom. Anxiety builds as everyone settles into school to meet one another and tackle their first lesson-learning colors!

Young students come to recognize that just as colors are distinct and beautiful in their own way, they are safe to embrace their own uniqueness, too. The day is spent sharing and blending paints while forging happy friendships.

Gently tapping into themes of fitting in, self-esteem and anxiety while teaching color concepts, the story helps conquer the insecurities felt when children begin something new and unknown.

Spencer and Cayden have always known that they were different from each of their parents, but when Spencer saves Cayden from a stab wound using only her tears and sheer willpower, they find out exactly what they are: the only two of their kind, born under a prophecy. Not Caster, not Familiar, but an impossible combination of both known as The Two, or The Lovers.Stumbling through the new world of Casters, Familiars and Demigods together proves dangerous for the pair, and unwanted enemies arise as emotions between them become more and more complicated.

hanks so much for having us! I’m a children’s author and poet, and Carina and I are happy to share our new book, A Colorful Beginning. It’s been a long time coming – meaning, we spent a few years trying to have it placed with a publishing house and we’re thrilled to have it finally be available to the reading and children’s community.

Cayden’s Mom had never been normal, but he was used to it – she was, after all, a Shade, a being that feeds off of negativity. Cayden’s life changed the minute his mother abandoned him on his father’s front step and erased his memory of Caster, Familiar, and Demigod kind on his seventh birthday. His father, Dale, contacted Cayden’s aunt, who had him bring the over boy immediately, as he’d been missing along with his mother for years. After meeting with his aunt Elise, it was decided that he would live there, and for the first time in his life, Cayden felt like he might have a home –

Louella, a curious eight-year-old girl, had never been to the library. She had heard about this “magical place” from her mother who had told her stories about Margie the Librarian. Join Louella on her adventure as she gets her first library card, meets new friends and discovers the world through books.