Check out my Radio Interview With "A Gang of Girls!"

Last night, I had the pleasure of chatting with Donna Damato and 

Auriel Grace from A Gang of Girls!

We had a great discussion on how to deal with getting a cancer diagnosis, health issues or other challenges that we may face in life and how to deal with these challenges as they pop up. 

So, here is the link to our talk:

A Gang of Girls Radio Show 8/10/15

Such a Deal! The House on Pancake Hill is on Sale for 99¢!

My paranormal memoir, 

The House on Pancake Hill 

will be on sale starting today for 99¢! 

You can download the e-book to your 

Kindle or your PC....

Click:

The House on Pancake Hill

The sale will continue through 

the end of this week!

Mark Your Calendars!

Soooo excited! I'll be joining 

Donna Damato & Auriel Grace  

Monday, August 10th at 8:00 Central Time on their weekly show, 

A Gang of Girls Radio!

Donna and Auriel are the owners of 

Elevated Delights 

in Naperville, Illinois.

Be sure to tune in for some spirited and enlightened conversations!

I'll also be running a Kindle Countdown Deal on Amazon for my paranormal memoir, 

The House on Pancake Hill 

beginning 8/10, you can download the book for 99¢ 

to your Kindle or PC! 

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Sooooo true! 

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We ♥ feedback!

One of My Favorite Early Childhood Books - The Kissing Hand!

When I was a Pre-K teacher, every year, I'd host a new parent meeting the day before the first day of school. The children were invited as well. Once the meeting was over, I'd invite them all to join me on the rug for a story. I'd read them, The Kissing Hand, and then I'd have the children each choose a colorful, laminated pre-cut hand print. I'd write their name on the center of the palm and tell the mommies or daddies to let their child bring the hand print to school the next day so that they could kiss it and their child could have that constant reminder to stick in their pocket (or hold onto) all day until they returned in the afternoon to pick them up. 

It was ALWAYS a hit! ♥

Check Out This Cool Library!

America's Most Beautiful Public Library

Summer Reads List!

Wow! I took a long hiatus but I'm baaaack! 

Here's some books to add to your summer reading list:

Best 2015 Summer Books

Putting The "Om" in Classroom...

Proof positive that meditation in the classroom works! That's why I published my guided meditation based on 

what I used with my Pre-K students...

CLICK:

Putting the "Om" in Classroom

 I am Special -- The Power is in ME!

Calling all Parents, Teachers & Anti-Bullying Groups!

Getting ready to run another Kindle Countdown Deal on my children's book, I Am Special -- The Power is in ME! from Saturday, November 1st - November 8th. Sale price will be 99¢ and it can be downloaded to your Kindle or computer. 

 Kids in the Flow

Please share this with friends and family! Thanks so much! 

Here's a description:

"Miss Jodi" Sykes was a former Early Childhood Educator who realized the importance of using guided meditation in her classroom - from a five minute filler to a way for the children to transition into a peaceful naptime, it was a valuable way for children learn how to connect to their inner selves and focus on relaxation. Jodi knows the importance of teaching these skills to children at a young age and she hopes that you will, too.

This book was one of her original meditations and there will be more to follow in the Empowering Children series.

My Wish for a New Cultural Norm.... ☺

Long Time, No See!

     I've been busy researching, investigating and making connections for my new book! 
     When I started this project back in July, it's as if everything has fallen into place. That's how I know when a story needs to be told. I'm a BIG believer in the Law of Attraction and know first-hand that our "thoughts become things." So thankful for this knowing, and for the desire to get this book done by January 1st. Just finished writing Chapter 13 -- wish me luck as I continue with seeing this project to completion!

A Shout out to my Paranormal Posse! BIG SALE!

I'm running a BIG Kindle Countdown Deal 

from 9/6-9/13!

The House on Pancake Hill

(Don't own a Kindle? No worries -- 

download to your  PC!)

LISA SCOTTOLINE On What Makes a Good Thriller

I want to introduce you to 

my favorite writer, Lisa Scottoline.  

Her books always have a moral dilemma and there are so many twists and turns, she'll keep you guessing until the very end. Another thing I love about her style of writing is, she writes short chapters. 
     
I write every day and the only time I read is when I'm snuggled in bed with my dog, Rose at night. When I start getting sleepy, I hate having to flip ahead to see how many more pages before the end of a chapter, but not with Lisa's work. And, because of her excellent writing skills, I find myself reading even more than I would otherwise. 

     Check out her website and 

read her books!

Lisa Scottoline

How to find and do work you love: Scott Dinsmore at TEDxGoldenGatePark

Follow your bliss! ☺

Dramatic Texting And Driving PSA

     My newest book project is centered around texting and driving. Yesterday morning while driving on a two lane road, the SUV in front of me kept ping-ponging over the center line and then back to the left side of the road, almost going up on the median. I backed off because the brake lights kept coming on sporadically and finally the driver switched lanes. 
     As I carefully passed the car, there sat a woman, approximately in her late 20's with her elbows pushed together in front of her GUIDING THE STEERING WHEEL while she texted away, staring down at her phone and occasionally looking at the road in front of her. My first instinct was to honk my horn at her and motion for her to put the phone down, but I was afraid she'd lose control of the car and either slam into a pedestrian on the sidewalk, or the car in front of her.
     I wish teens would be forced to watch public service announcements and then take a pledge. Maybe an app will be invented that once you start your car, the texting capabilities are shut down. Or maybe local law enforcement agencies could offer a hotline where drivers can report offenders. With the new school year coming up soon, it scares me. I pray that texting while driving will be outlawed some day.

     Please forward this PSA on and don't text and drive! 

Thank you....

Here’s To The Dreamers!

If you are a writer, you will find your thoughts and feelings within this video. . . . 

KEEP DREAMING!

I ♥ Synchronicity!

     One big lesson I've learned in my life is, that once we follow our bliss and live authentically, these actions get the proverbial ball rolling. Opportunities arise. Like-minded people "find" each other. Everything begins to fall into place.
     I recently received an email from Anthea Whitlock who has an awesome blog called, Kids in the Flow. She read about my children's book on another website and then asked if she could feature it on her blog -- of course I said, "YES!" 

Here's the blog post she wrote:

Children's Meditation Book

     Take some time to read through Anthea's site . . . . she's a woman, who's on a mission to empower children (and adults) 

and to help them to realize just how special they are! 

Thanks, Anthea for all that you do! ♥

The Dog Did What?

     I contributed a story I wrote, An Angel on Earth to the newest edition from the Chicken Soup for The Soul series entitled, The Dog Did What? It's a heart-warming story about my dog, Jack. (pictured here)

     Miranda Lambert wrote the forward for the book and all royalties will be donated to the American Humane Association.

You may pre-order your copy now by clicking on this link - 

The Dog Did What?

The Writer's Mind -- Any Other Writers Feel This Way?

      My ideas usually come not at my desk writing, 

but in the midst of living. 

~ Anais Nin

     My Writer's mind is always working. I carry a notebook with me every where I go, just in case I overhear some rich dialogue, observe the "perfect" setting or character descriptions for future projects! 

The Mindful Life Project

I've shared my love for the use of "mindfulness" and guided meditation in my Pre-K classroom before on this blog:

End-Bullying-Empower-Children-Early

I ♥ Positive Feedback!

I've received lots of emails and great feedback about my book, 
I Am Special -- The Power is in ME!  

     Parents, teachers, therapists and anti-bullying groups have used it to teach children the importance of looking within themselves to find the answers. To know that they are special. To empower them.

     I just found this video about 

The Mindful Life Project 

and I had to share it with you. 

Check out their website and spread the word!