Massachusetts Book Awards Celebration!

It was such a joy to attend the Massachusetts Book Awards ceremony at the Statehouse last week, where Trouble at Turtle Pond was honored as a 2023 “Must Read” in the middle grade / young adult category! This means the book was long listed for the award, and copies...

New Book Deal!

I am delighted to announce that I have signed the contract for a follow-up to Trouble at Turtle Pond! Miles and his friends the Backyard Rangers – as well as some NEW friends – will move on to another adventure in Marsh Hollow . . . this one involving...

Short listed for the 2023 Green Earth Book Award!

Trouble at Turtle Pond has moved to the short list for The Nature Generation’s 2023 Green Earth Book Award! Ahhh! I’m very proud to see this title here among five incredible eco-themed novels for kids. The tiny Blanding’s turtle hatchlings that started as...