Magazine editor and designer. Kid lit author. Loves cats, hiking, and cooking. Amateur gardener trying to overcome a history of horrid plant negligence.
Streator, IL
Joined May 2011
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Happy birthday, Dempsey!
One year ago today, Dempsey Molehill and his chaotic family were unleashed on the world.
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If you're in the Illinois Valley next weekend, swing by Fire on Fifth for a book fair! Get a jump on your holiday gift shopping for the readers in your family and friend circle.
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Halloween is Bandi Molehill's favorite holiday. Barely 3.5 feet tall and 5 years old, nothing stands between her and a night of trick-or-treating.
Although she leans heavily on the "trick" side of trick-or-treating.
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I finished reading @KateMessner's THE TROUBLE WITH HEROES last night. The last time I cried reading a book was A MONSTER CALLS. This book is a superb examination of living with grief. Highly recommend for middle schoolers.
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Spending my New Year's Eve in sweatpants and my WSQK The Squawk shirt and counting down til the #StrangerThings finale.
It looks Christmassy outside, but I haven't been feeling the season yet. I've decided the best remedy is baking Christmas cookies and watching THE MUPPET CHRISTMAS CAROL.
The review of THE MOUNTAIN OF DEMPSEY MOLEHILL is on page 83 of this week's @booklife reviews in @PublishersWkly!
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When you write a book about a family named Molehill, it's obligatory to stop and take a picture when you see molehills at a state park.
The official release of THE MOUNTAIN OF DEMPSEY MOLEHILL is 10 days away!
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The Trojan Horse made an appearance tonight - it's the first time this season the Trojan Horse has been back on the field. Homecoming is a good time to return!
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This morning a squirrel ran across the highway in front of me. It reminded me of the squirrels in the old Oregon Trail game on floppy disks.
Despite all of the animals being pixelated white blobs, the animation did a pretty good job at capturing their motion.
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I turned on the downstairs AC because Vincent dramatically melted off his window seat onto the floor.
This 90-degree weather can go stuff itself in the closet for the next six months.
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I went to an autumn vendor market today and had to buy this wooden witch named Old Crow. There's a character in THE MOUNTAIN OF DEMPSEY MOLEHILL named Old Crow, and the kids believe she's a witch.
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THE MOUNTAIN OF DEMPSEY MOLEHILL is included in the September 2025 batch of Middle Grade ARCs available through @booksirens! Download one (or all) of these titles at the link below.
booksirens.com/bundle/middle…
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I have 10 digital ARCs available for THE MOUNTAIN OF DEMPSEY MOLEHILL. If you want to read about 5 siblings with a penchant for mischief (both intentional and accidental) while their dad runs for mayor, request a copy here: bit.ly/molehillarc
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