My Work.

Publications for Children

February 2010 - Nature Friend
Recognize the ghostly faces in the article “Spirit Bears?”

November/December 2008
(Issue 91 Holiday) - Kid Zone
In the article “Spirit Bear,” you’ll discover a rare white bear that hides in the shadows of the Great Bear Rainforest in Canada.

October 2008 - Imagination-Café
Have you ever wondered: What is a vegetarian, anyways? What do they eat? And is it safe for kids? Look under the “Weekly Special” department to see my article, “The Veggie Club” and uncover the answers.

January/February 2008
(Volume 8 Issue 2) - Kid Zone
In the article “Animal Eyes,” you’ll uncover everything you wanted to know about how animals see differently.

January/February 2007
(Volume 7 Issue 2) - Kid Zone
In the article “One Dollar Coins,” you’ll uncover everything you wanted to know about these shiny, jingling coins.

August 2007 - Pockets
“A Gift from the Heart” is the true story of how four children in Texas made a difference in the lives of people around the world.

 
 

Publications for Adults
June 2009 – Austin Family
Live & Learn Column
“Place reading at the top of your summer to-do list”
April 2009 – Austin Family
Live & Learn Column
“Kindergarten, here we come! Ready or Not?”
Febuary 2009 – Austin Family
Live & Learn Column
“The abc’s of taking a trip while school is in session”
January 2009 – Austin Family
Live & Learn Column
“Beat the homework ho-hums”
December 2008 – Austin Family
Feature - "Picking A Pet: Are You Ready?"

Live & Learn Column
"Giving for good
Enriching kids’ lives through volunteerism"
November 2008 – Austin Family
Live & Learn Column
“Parenting preemies
Helping your child reach their potential”
May 2008 – Austin Family
Live & Learn Column
“Kindergarten countdown
Help your children prepare for their first year of school”
April 2008 – Austin Family
Feature
“Six special ways to create magical birthday memories”

Newspaper Articles published in The Williamson County Sun:
May 20, 2007.
"Mathis sets new world record at national meet"
Apr 22, 2007.
"Georgetown athlete headed to national powerlifting meet"
Nov 8, 2006.
"Trouve caters to curves
With Salado boutique, Georgetown businesswoman finds her calling"
Oct 4, 2006.
"Breast cancer survivor celebrates life in style"
Sept 24, 2006.
"Georgetown powerlifter thrives on competition
Mathis headed for world championship"
Aug 6, 2006.
"CHEAT THE HEAT
10 quenching ideas for end of summer"
 
Contests
My nonfiction article "Ghosts of the North" captured 2nd place in the Children's - Short category for the 2007 San Gabriel Writers' League Writing Contest.
Orilla, the Pajama Queen captured 2nd place in the children’s stories for readers 3-8 category in the 2006 Abilene Writers Guild Contest. One day, I hope you’ll find this picture book at your favorite book store or library.
Shoelace and Pudge in a Jam snagged 1st honorable mention in the same category as Orilla, the Pajama Queen in the 2006 Abilene Writers Guild Contest. My dream is to see this easy reader in book stores everywhere and to write many more wonderful stories for these two best friends.
 
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