Why would a young adult author bring ancient teachings into a novel he hopes will make a significant impact on the youth of the present and the future? Well...
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On the Way to Birdland Featured in Our State Magazine
I've been reading Our State Magazine since I moved to North Carolina in 2005 and...
An Open Letter to Americans who “Hate” Ice Hockey
I’m sorry, but this sport is uniquely American--if you take a moment to think...
The Best YA Novels for Raising Mental Health Awareness
Shepherd.com gave me the opportunity to share my favorite book picks in the YA mental health sphere...
Holiday Parade of Authors at Pig City Books
Enjoy some highlights from Pig City's first annual Holiday Parade of Authors...
5 Reasons to Read More Middle Grade Books
What is middle grade literature? Well, it encompasses books that target a general audience between the ages...
Complete Your Holiday Gift List With Signed Copies of No Sad Songs & On the Way to Birdland
With the winter holidays approaching at warp speed, now is the perfect time to think about...
Signed Copies of On the Way to Birdland Shelved at NC Indie Bookstores
Signed copies of On the Way to Birdland are now available at physical indie bookstores across my home state of North Carolina...
Give the Gift of Award-Winning YA Fiction
This holiday season I hope you’ll consider giving the young adults in your life the gift of reading...
High Point Mural Arts Project Inspires Local Author
When it comes to mural art, the main thing I'm looking for is inspiration, which I got the first time I was lucky enough...