BRAVE FACE

The inspiring WWII Memoir of a Dutch/German Child

We Won!

AUTHORS JOIN THE INTERNATIONAL FIREBIRD BOOK AWARD CIRCLE OF WINNERS   Oct 18, 2023 – Speak Up Talk Radio announced the recent FIREBIRD BOOK AWARDS contest winners.  One of the winning entries was from Virginia and Texas authors Caroline Crocker and Meta Evenbly,...
Five Star Review!

Five Star Review!

A few months ago, I requested a review from Reader’s Favorites. Since I didn’t pay anything, I didn’t expect a response, let alone a good one. But, here it is! Why am I excited? Because entering a book for awards requires a person to pay. The more...
Lessons from a WWII Survivor

Lessons from a WWII Survivor

Mothers are good at giving advice—especially mine. Even though I’m grandmother to eight children and she’s 88, Mom regularly reminds me, “Enjoy who you have when you have them,” “Make the best of what you have,” and “Love your children passionately.” When she said...
Research: My Sweet Spot

Research: My Sweet Spot

What do asthma, cell communication, good science, history, and genealogy all have in common? Research! And me. I’ve spent many happy hours engrossed in studying all of them. For Mother’s Day, I bought myself a gift. Okay, those who are snickering, did you never buy...

Coincidence? I Don’t Think So!

This morning my adorable three-year-old grandson Facetimed me. “Grammy, did you know that yesterday was Daddy’s birthday?” “Why, yes, I did.” “But it was also _____’s birthday!” “Wow! That’s an amazing coincidence.” Once I’d explained what that word means, we went on...