Book Two, in the Adventures on Apple Orchard Farm series, has LAUNCHED! This has been a long time coming, and I’m so excited to see “Candace’s Big Audition” in print.
The journey of this series began in the Fall of 2019, when I wrote my very first book, “Finding George”, which is Book One. “Candace’s Big Audition” followed soon after in 2020, and I penned Book Three, “Pretty Penelope”, in 2021. However, it was important to me to wait for the perfect illustrator, and through the help of a friend, I was introduced to Abra Shirley. Her contribution to this series has been incredible, and I couldn’t be more thrilled to have her working on this series with me!
When Candace’s love of singing and her desire for a healthy friendship collide, she is faced with an impossible decision. Set in the dairy barn of Apple Orchard Farm, Candace must decide between doing her best and potentially beating out her best friend, Marny, or throwing the audition so her friend can be selected.
Candace is a brave main character who struggles with this difficult decision, pushing her to her limits. With the help of Professor Owl, the farm’s Great Horned owl teacher, Candace discovers the resilience within her to make the right decision for her. But will she choose to do her best, or throw the audition so her friend can be chosen? Read “Candace’s Big Audition” to find out!
While waiting for the illustrations from Abra, I filled the time by working on graphic designing two lower elementary picture books. In September I published “Counting Christmas Kittens”, and also this month, published “Sleepy Kitty Sleeps”.
Join in the festive fun with “Counting Christmas Kittens!” This delightful and interactive book is the perfect companion for toddlers who are just beginning to explore the world of numbers.
Follow along as adorable kittens prance, play, and sleep among beautifully designed photographic Christmas scenes. With engaging rhymes, young readers will joyfully learn to count from 1 to 10 while reveling in the holiday spirit.
“Counting Christmas Kittens” is an enchanting journey that combines early numeracy skills with the warmth of the holiday season, making it an essential addition to every toddler’s library.
When the curious puppy searches the house for his favorite playmate, Kitty, he embarks on an exciting adventure of ‘cat and seek’. “Sleepy Kitty Sleeps” follows the puppy’s nose until he discovers the hiding place of his sleepy friend. Join in the fun and find out how the story unfolds!
This makes my total number of published books a catalog of 10! My goal is to publish five books a year until I retire, so that I have an established business ready and waiting for me to take it to the next level.
Thank you to all of you who support me. I appreciate you!