Kids Ask Authors Answer: Petunia the Perfectionist Read-Aloud & Q/A

I loved being a guest on Kids Ask Authors Answer, where kids asked thoughtful questions about Petunia the Perfectionist, mistakes, confidence, and growth mindset.
If your child struggles with perfectionism or fear of getting things wrong, this one’s for you.
Love That Lasts: Talking About Saturdays with Gramps on Fox9 Good Day

Today, I had the pleasure of being on Fox9 Good Day to talk about my brand new children’s book, Saturdays with Gramps. See the segment here. This book is incredibly near and dear to my heart as I wrote it following the passing of my mother last summer.
Kirkus Reviews Selects Petunia the Perfectionist as one of the Best Indie Books of 2024

PETUNIA THE PERFECTIONIST has been selected as one of Kirkus Reviews’ Best Indie Books of 2024!
Storytime with Summer – Petunia the Perfectionist

Storytime with Summer is a fabulous YouTube channel for little bookworms. Summer McKenna does such a wonderful job bringing children’s books to life with her engaging storytelling and visual artistry. Check out her recent episode which features my latest children’s book, Petunia the Perfectionist, here or below. Enjoy!
Petunia the Perfectionist on Fox 9 Good Day

The fabulous Fox 9 Good Day hosts welcomed me on the show this morning to discuss my new book, Petunia the Perfectionist. Here’s the link to the segment, or see it below: Find Petunia on my website here, as well Bookshop.org, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Walmart, and everywhere books are sold online.
Southwest Connector – Let’s Connect Coffee Series

On December 1, 2023 I joined Eric Ortiz for the Southwest Connector’s first Let’s Connect Coffee Series. We chatted about the importance of human connection and so much more.
Let’s Connect Event with The Southwest Connector

Every once in a while an opportunity comes along that feels like a dream. This was certainly one of those circumstances. My local community paper, The Southwest Connector, asked me to be their first guest in their brand new conversation series, “Let’s Connect.”
Stella’s Brave Voice on Fox9 Good Day

I had a wonderful time chatting with the lovely hosts of Fox9 Good Day about my new children’s book, Stella’s Brave Voice.
Summertime Mom Squad on Fox 9 Good Day

I had the best time joining Miss Shannan Paul and the lovely Fox 9 Good Day hosts for another Good Day Mom Squad segment! This one was all about summer schedules, tips for limiting summer screen time, neighborhood play and so much more. Check it out!
Storytime with Summer

Summer McKenna, the amazing creator and voice behind the popular YouTube channel, Storytime with Summer, read The Only Me today on her channel. She did such a brilliant job bringing the story and characters to life. Check it out, and definitely share Summer’s YouTube channel with friends and family who enjoy children’s books. She truly […]