A while back, I had the crazy idea to write a book my kids could read. They are eight and five and are not yet ready to read young adult dystopian. So, I set out to make a book just for them. In that process, I drafted the funnest and funniest book I've ever written. And I fell in love with Portia Parrott. 

Moving is the pits. Moving without your dad is even worse. When seven-year-old Portia Parrott is sent to live with her mom, she worries the only thing she’ll like about Florida is the alligators. It isn’t fair. Dad gets to film a TV show in Australia, and she gets sticky air and Mom’s drooly rat-dog, Barf. Being back with her mom is nice, but her new classmates think she’s crazy! No one cares how many snakes she can name. Worse, they want her to do homework! But when she rescues a strange kitten and sneaks it into school, the adventure really begins. 

Funny and silly, with lots of excitement and a little heart, Portia Parrott will appeal to readers of Junie B. Jones, Clementine, and other fun chapter books. Appropriate for ages five through nine and entertaining for parents, too. 


I love Portia because she's herself and no one else. She doesn't conform to what people think a little girl should be. She likes lizards and snakes as well as fluffy kittens. She's kind and tenderhearted, but she isn't afraid to do what's right. It's a book I would've liked when I was in second grade. It's a book my kids seem to like, too. And it's fun to read out loud. Even better. 

If you know of a little someone who might like Portia Parrott, You can buy it here. The paperback is $5.99 and the ebook is $2.99.  And, head on over to PortiaParrott.com for free coloring pages, word searches, and more. 

I'm so happy to announce the re-release of Eyes Ever to the Sky, my paranormal romance. It's tighter, cleaner, and more exciting. If you haven't read it,pick it up here.  

To celebrate, I'm giving away a signed copy of the first edition (hopefully it will be worth something someday) and a $25 Amazon gift card. Enter below. Happy Reading!

Eyes Ever to the Sky, my YA paranormal romance, is getting a face lift. Isn't the new cover pretty? The book is getting reedited and revamped for a new release. If you already read the book, no worries. The plot won't really change that much and you should get the new version uploaded to your kindle. If you haven't read it, the new version is your chance. I'll be announcing that release date soon.  Stay tuned.