This page brings together interviews, press features, and media appearances that highlight my children’s books and the stories behind them. From TV segments to podcast conversations and articles, these features explore themes of confidence, emotional growth, and big feelings—along with the heart that inspires my work.
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.
Saturdays with Gramps, my children’s book about grief, loss and healing, has earned 2nd Place in the 2025 Fall BookFest Awards in the Children’s Picture Book category!
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.
Petunia the Perfectionist has been named a finalist for the 35th Annual Midwest Book Awards in the Children’s Picture Book category!
PETUNIA THE PERFECTIONIST has been selected as one of Kirkus Reviews’ Best Indie Books of 2024!
BookLife by Publisher’s Weekly Lists Petunia the Perfectionist as one of the Best Books of 2024.
Petunia the Perfectionist has earned a First Place Gold Medal in the Fall 2024 BookFest Awards in the category of Fiction—Children’s—Social Themes.
Petunia the Perfectionist has earned an Editor’s Choice Review from BookLife Reviews by Publisher’s Weekly. The main takeaway? “Delightful story on why it’s okay to be perfect.”
The Only Me & Stella’s Brave Voice Win Gold and Silver Reader’s Favorite Awards in their genres!
We celebrated the launch of my latest book, Petunia the Perfectionist, at Kiddywampus. I’m excited to share the highlights of the party, as a lot of planning went into it, and it truly was FUN and a great success!
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This book is PERFECT for perfectionists (children and grown-ups!) and belongs in classrooms, libraries, and every child’s bookshelf.
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Stella’s Brave Voice follows the twins from The Only Me and has earned a 5-star Book Review Award from Litpick and Reader’s Favorite.
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The Only Me was named one of the top 100 indie children’s books of 2022 by Kirkus Reviews and earned a 5-star Book Review Award from Litpick.
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