Book Trailer for 'Rubber Duck Finds Christmas'

Happy Thanksgiving to ALL!
I have a lot to be thankful for today and every day! My advice.... Remember to always be thankful... and always remind yourself, no matter how bad of a day/week/month/year you are having, it could always be worse. Keep your chin up, and notice the good and the positive and things will improve.

Today I'd like to share with you, the book trailer for my new children's Christian themed Christmas book.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ITSacIUbp5Y

I hope you enjoy it!

God Bless! And Happy Thanksgiving!

Latest book release!

I've been working on a fun project...and today I'm happy to announce that 'Rubber Duck Finds Christmas' is available in both paperback and ebook on Amazon. This is a cute little Christian story for your little ones this Christmas season. It's great as a read-to for kids between 3 and 6 years, and will also be enjoyed by older children that can read. I hope you enjoy the story. I welcome any feedback. Thanks for looking! Rhodora

Quest for the Glow

After much time and effort, I'm happy to announce the sequel to Willow Crossing is finally finished. 'Quest for the Glow' is book 2 of the Willow Crossing trilogy. It is currently available in ebook and paperback form on Amazon. You can check it out on the carousel to the right. I have also resumed work on book 3. Be on the look out for the final book 'Nameless Nickels' later this year.

Newtown Connecticut

Today my heart truly bleeds. I live in Michigan. Geographically, I am far from the tragedy that is unfolding at this moment in Newtown Connecticut where a gunman has attacked an elementary school, but spiritually speaking...I am there. The news hasn't been fully reported yet, so I won't attempt to give any details or statistics. I just can't understand what makes a human being act so violently against other human beings, not to mention how disturbing it is when that 'animal' murders a classroom of innocent children. What causes a person to have no respect for life... be it the life of others or their own?

Quest for the Glow

Quest for the Glow

It's taken a lot longer that I wanted, but Quest for the Glow is finally published in ebook form on Amazon.  The paperback version will follow, as soon as the chapter artwork is finished.  If you haven't read Willow Crossing yet, it is FREE until midnight tonight (December 1st).  If you're ready to pick up your e-copy of Quest for the Glow... you can get it here... http://www.amazon.com/Quest-Glow-Willow-Crossing-ebook/dp/B00AFA9B96/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1354416545&sr=8-1&keywords=quest+for+the+glow 

Book three is well under way.  If you've enjoyed your visits to E.Magi.Nation, then you will want to watch for the release of Nameless Nickels, where several characters from each of the first two books come together for one final journey... a journey with a purpose!  Thanks for reading!

Brian's House

I have to post this story, because it's very near and dear to my heart!  This is the story of Brian's House.
Brian's House is (or was until September 4,2012) a Hospice home for the terminally ill.  The place was founded by Jo Ann and Ken Straub at the dying wish of their son Brian.  Brian's wish was that the terminally ill would have a place of comfort to go when the time of death was near.  In 1996, Ken and Jo Ann Straub, along with the help of volunteers, opened and successfully ran Brian's House.  My parents personally knew the couple that opened this wonderful place. 

In 2009, my father spent his last days at Brian's House.  Brian's House provided a hospitable atmosphere, where a person could die in comfort and peace, while keeping their dignity.  Brian's House was also a supportive place where family members could remain by their loved ones side until the last moment and even beyond.  Every room at Brian's House was decorated in a different, homelike theme.  There was no 'hospital feel' to it at all.  Anyone who knows the story behind this place is sure to share in the grief in its closing.  Brian's house is/was a peaceful, loving 'home' run by a compassionate staff. 

I'll never forget my Dad's last meal at Brian's House. Although the backyard grill had already been packed away for the winter, when my father requested steak... the chef at Brian's House went above and beyond as he pulled the grill out of storage and fired it up. Dad got his steak the night before he went to Heaven!

Now there is talk that because of an outpouring of community support, Brian's House may reopen!   
If you follow this link... http://www.change.org/petitions#search/brians house (and type Brians House into the 'browse petitions' spot) you can sign the petition and help keep a wonderful service going!  

New Artist

Work is slowly continuing on the second book.  Things were delayed a little because my original artist didn't have time to dedicate to my illustrations. (completely understandable)  I'm a bit sad about it, because I was very pleased with the work she did on 'Willow Crossing', but at the same time I'm excited to be working with a new artist.  I have my fingers crossed that 'Quest for the Glow' will have a cover soon and can be released for the kindle.  Once that is completed, we will be working on chapter illustrations for the paperback.  In the meantime, the third book 'Nameless Nickels' is well under way.