Publishing Credits

Books, Children's Magazines, Awards/Prize Winning,

Writing Publications, Other
 

Books


Counting Little Geckos
The RGU Group, June 2005>Bobolink Media, 2009
ISBN 10 - 1891795147
ISBN 13 - 9781891795145

Children's Magazine Credits
  • Highlights High Five, “Happy Halloween,” 10/08.
    • , “Happy Halloween,” 10/08.
  • Highlights for Children, "The Mystery of the Wet Lizards," with co-author Dr. Wade Sherbrooke, 11/06. A profile of Dr. Sherbrooke describing the scientific method he used to prove his hypothesis about unusual lizard behavior. Includes a sidebar experiment.
  • Highlights for Children, "Smile! It's Sarah Bear," 12/04, a profile of Morrighan Clinco who for 7 years traveled overseas, with renown doctor/clown Patch Adams, to bring joy to orphanages, hospitals, and nursing homes.
  • Pockets, "Peacemakers at Work," Vol. 24 No. 10, 11/2004, a profile of twelve-year-old Michael Valdez who raises money to buy stab/bulletproof vests for police dogs.
    • Highlights for Children, "The Mystery of the Wet Lizards," with co-author Dr. Wade Sherbrooke, 11/06. A profile of Dr. Sherbrooke describing the scientific method he used to prove his hypothesis about unusual lizard behavior. Includes a sidebar experiment.
  • Highlights for Children, "Smile! It's Sarah Bear," 12/04, a profile of Morrighan Clinco who for 7 years traveled overseas, with renown doctor/clown Patch Adams, to bring joy to orphanages, hospitals, and nursing homes.
  • Pockets, "Peacemakers at Work," Vol. 24 No. 10, 11/2004, a profile of twelve-year-old Michael Valdez who raises money to buy stab/bulletproof vests for police dogs.
    • Highlights for Children, "Smile! It's Sarah Bear," 12/04, a profile of Morrighan Clinco who for 7 years traveled overseas, with renown doctor/clown Patch Adams, to bring joy to orphanages, hospitals, and nursing homes.
  • Pockets, "Peacemakers at Work," Vol. 24 No. 10, 11/2004, a profile of twelve-year-old Michael Valdez who raises money to buy stab/bulletproof vests for police dogs.
    • Pockets, "Peacemakers at Work," Vol. 24 No. 10, 11/2004, a profile of twelve-year-old Michael Valdez who raises money to buy stab/bulletproof vests for police dogs.

    • My Friend, "What's Inside?," 3/04, a grandfather's rock collection helps his grandson learn to look beyond external differences.

      Awards/Prize Winning Writing
    • 2010 Southwest Writers Annual Writing Contest, Finalist, Middle Grade/YA Novel,
      “Elvis, Ruby, & Me”
    • 2010 Abilene Writers Guild Writing Contest, Honorable Mention, “Look Out, Little Lizard!”
    • 2009 Children’s Writer PreK Seasonal Writing Contest, Grand-Prize ($500!), “Nature’s Lullaby, An Earth Day Story”
       
      • Look Out, Little Lizard!”
    • 2009 Children’s Writer PreK Seasonal Writing Contest, Grand-Prize ($500!), “Nature’s Lullaby, An Earth Day Story”
       
      • ($500!), “Nature’s Lullaby, An Earth Day Story”
       
    • 2009 Children's Writer PreK Seasonal Writing Contest, Finalist, "Happy Halloween"
    • 2007 Society of Southwestern Authors Writing Contest, Honorable Mention, Children’s Short Story, “Hamburger Worms.”
    • 2003 Highlights Foundation scholarship for the week long Writers Workshop in Chautauqua, NY.
      •  Highlights Foundation scholarship for the week long Writers Workshop in Chautauqua, NY.
    • Sam Levitz Direct-To-You Warehouse, Tucson, AZ, second-place prize winning slogan, 11/1988
      • , Tucson, AZ, second-place prize winning slogan, 11/1988
    • Safeway Grocery Store, Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia, prize winning slogan, 9/1985
      • , Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia, prize winning slogan, 9/1985
    • Central High Reunion Memory Book, Special Recognition Award, 11/1991, "What Have I Done Since ‘91?"

      Writing Publications
    • Children’s Writer, March 2009, article about my Grand-Prize winning entry in the PreK Seasonal writing contest.
    • Children's Book Council (CBC) Magazine, Perspectives, "Children's Book Authors: Learn How to Promote Children's Book Week, Your Book and Yourselves," with co-authors Juanita Havill and Jennifer J. Stewart, online 7/06
      • "Children's Book Authors: Learn How to Promote Children's Book Week, Your Book and Yourselves," with co-authors Juanita Havill and Jennifer J. Stewart, online 7/06
    • The Journey SCBWI-AZ Newszine, “The Three P’s of Submission: Practice, Patience, Persistence,” online Spring 2006-present.
      • AZ Newszine,       “The Three P’s of Submission: Practice, Patience, Persistence,” online Spring 2006-present.
    • The Institute of Children's Writers Rx for Writers, "Profile/Interview Writing: Say Goodbye to Rejection Letters,” online 9/04-9/05, BOOST4Writers, online April 2006, The Journey SCBWI-AZ Newszine, online Spring 2008-present.
    • The Report of the 2003 Highlights Foundation Writers Workshop at Chautauqua New York, "Chautauqua."

      Other Publication Credits

      Positive Promotions Slogans,       2005-2010 Writing slogans requires talent, intuition, expertise and creativity. I love writing slogans!
      2010: Volunteer Week, Nurses Week, Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week, Social Workers Month, Women’s Heart Health Month, Medical Laboratory Professionals Week, Nursing Home Week, EMS Week,
      Public Safety Telecommunications Week
      2009: Activity Professionals Week, Teacher Appreciation & Staff, Healthcare Housekeeping      , Healthcare Environmental Services, Healthcare Food Services, Bus Safety & Bus Driver, Emergency Nurses, Radiology Week, Physical Therapy & Rehab Week, Resource & Materials Management Week, Central Service Week
      2008: Home Care, Healthcare Facilities & Engineering Week, Reading Incentives, Teacher Appreciation, Staff Appreciation, Test-Taking, Health Catalog, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Occupational Therapy, Welcome Back to School, Customer Service Week
      2007: Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week, Healthcare Facilities & Engineering Staff, Reading Incentives, Black History Month, National Medical Laboratory Professionals Week, Nursing Home Week, TAKS, School Volunteer, Women’s Heart Health, Child Abuse Prevention Month, Grandparent’s Day, Prom Safety/Alcohol Safety, Resource and Materials Management Week, Central Service Week, School Bus Safety Week, Customer Service Week, Natl. Physical Therapy Month, Respiratory Care Week, Red Ribbon Week, Radiology Week.
      2006: National Nurses Week, National Nursing Assistants' Week, Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week, National Volunteer Week, National School Breakfast Week, Black History Month, Earth Day, 100th Day, Red Ribbon Week.
      2005: National Youth Service Day, National School Bus Safety Week.

      Arizona Daily Star, “Obama inspires change,” October 18, 2008.

      “Obama inspires change,” October 18, 2008.

      Desert Dog, “Michael Valdez, Canine Protector,” sold 2/07, pub. pending

      “Michael Valdez, Canine Protector,” sold 2/07, pub. pending

      Cactus Thimblers, "My Thimble Collection," Volume 19, 1/21/1996.

      , "My Thimble Collection," Volume 19, 1/21/1996.

      Arizona Daily Star, "Pay Teachers More," editorial

      , "Pay Teachers More," editorial

      Arizona Daily Star, "Plant of the Week--Her patio has tropical lushness from African Bird of Paradise"

      OFLNA Newsletter, 11/2000, "Why Volunteer for OFLLAH?," essay

      , "Plant of the Week--Her patio has tropical lushness from African Bird of Paradise"

      OFLNA Newsletter, 11/2000, "Why Volunteer for OFLLAH?," essay
      • ,       "Chautauqua."

      , Special Recognition Award, 11/1991, "What Have I Done Since ‘91?"

      “Elvis, Ruby, & Me”
    • 2010 Abilene Writers Guild Writing Contest, Honorable Mention, “Look Out, Little Lizard!”
    • 2009 Children’s Writer PreK Seasonal Writing Contest, Grand-Prize ($500!), “Nature’s Lullaby, An Earth Day Story”
       
      • Look Out, Little Lizard!”
    • 2009 Children’s Writer PreK Seasonal Writing Contest, Grand-Prize ($500!), “Nature’s Lullaby, An Earth Day Story”
       
      • ($500!), “Nature’s Lullaby, An Earth Day Story”
       
    • 2009 Children's Writer PreK Seasonal Writing Contest, Finalist, "Happy Halloween"
    • 2007 Society of Southwestern Authors Writing Contest, Honorable Mention, Children’s Short Story, “Hamburger Worms.”
    • 2003 Highlights Foundation scholarship for the week long Writers Workshop in Chautauqua, NY.
      •  Highlights Foundation scholarship for the week long Writers Workshop in Chautauqua, NY.
    • Sam Levitz Direct-To-You Warehouse, Tucson, AZ, second-place prize winning slogan, 11/1988
      • , Tucson, AZ, second-place prize winning slogan, 11/1988
    • Safeway Grocery Store, Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia, prize winning slogan, 9/1985
      • , Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia, prize winning slogan, 9/1985
    • Central High Reunion Memory Book, Special Recognition Award, 11/1991, "What Have I Done Since ‘91?"

      Writing Publications
    • Children’s Writer, March 2009, article about my Grand-Prize winning entry in the PreK Seasonal writing contest.
    • Children's Book Council (CBC) Magazine, Perspectives, "Children's Book Authors: Learn How to Promote Children's Book Week, Your Book and Yourselves," with co-authors Juanita Havill and Jennifer J. Stewart, online 7/06
      • "Children's Book Authors: Learn How to Promote Children's Book Week, Your Book and Yourselves," with co-authors Juanita Havill and Jennifer J. Stewart, online 7/06
    • The Journey SCBWI-AZ Newszine, “The Three P’s of Submission: Practice, Patience, Persistence,” online Spring 2006-present.
      • AZ Newszine,       “The Three P’s of Submission: Practice, Patience, Persistence,” online Spring 2006-present.
    • The Institute of Children's Writers Rx for Writers, "Profile/Interview Writing: Say Goodbye to Rejection Letters,” online 9/04-9/05, BOOST4Writers, online April 2006, The Journey SCBWI-AZ Newszine, online Spring 2008-present.
    • The Report of the 2003 Highlights Foundation Writers Workshop at Chautauqua New York, "Chautauqua."

      Other Publication Credits

      Positive Promotions Slogans,       2005-2010 Writing slogans requires talent, intuition, expertise and creativity. I love writing slogans!
      2010: Volunteer Week, Nurses Week, Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week, Social Workers Month, Women’s Heart Health Month, Medical Laboratory Professionals Week, Nursing Home Week, EMS Week,
      Public Safety Telecommunications Week
      2009: Activity Professionals Week, Teacher Appreciation & Staff, Healthcare Housekeeping      , Healthcare Environmental Services, Healthcare Food Services, Bus Safety & Bus Driver, Emergency Nurses, Radiology Week, Physical Therapy & Rehab Week, Resource & Materials Management Week, Central Service Week
      2008: Home Care, Healthcare Facilities & Engineering Week, Reading Incentives, Teacher Appreciation, Staff Appreciation, Test-Taking, Health Catalog, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Occupational Therapy, Welcome Back to School, Customer Service Week
      2007: Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week, Healthcare Facilities & Engineering Staff, Reading Incentives, Black History Month, National Medical Laboratory Professionals Week, Nursing Home Week, TAKS, School Volunteer, Women’s Heart Health, Child Abuse Prevention Month, Grandparent’s Day, Prom Safety/Alcohol Safety, Resource and Materials Management Week, Central Service Week, School Bus Safety Week, Customer Service Week, Natl. Physical Therapy Month, Respiratory Care Week, Red Ribbon Week, Radiology Week.
      2006: National Nurses Week, National Nursing Assistants' Week, Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week, National Volunteer Week, National School Breakfast Week, Black History Month, Earth Day, 100th Day, Red Ribbon Week.
      2005: National Youth Service Day, National School Bus Safety Week.

      Arizona Daily Star, “Obama inspires change,” October 18, 2008.

      “Obama inspires change,” October 18, 2008.

      Desert Dog, “Michael Valdez, Canine Protector,” sold 2/07, pub. pending

      “Michael Valdez, Canine Protector,” sold 2/07, pub. pending

      Cactus Thimblers, "My Thimble Collection," Volume 19, 1/21/1996.

      , "My Thimble Collection," Volume 19, 1/21/1996.

      Arizona Daily Star, "Pay Teachers More," editorial

      , "Pay Teachers More," editorial

      Arizona Daily Star, "Plant of the Week--Her patio has tropical lushness from African Bird of Paradise"

      OFLNA Newsletter, 11/2000, "Why Volunteer for OFLLAH?," essay

      , "Plant of the Week--Her patio has tropical lushness from African Bird of Paradise"

      OFLNA Newsletter, 11/2000, "Why Volunteer for OFLLAH?," essay
      • ,       "Chautauqua."

      , Special Recognition Award, 11/1991, "What Have I Done Since ‘91?"

      Writing Publications
    • Children’s Writer, March 2009, article about my Grand-Prize winning entry in the PreK Seasonal writing contest.
    • Children's Book Council (CBC) Magazine, Perspectives, "Children's Book Authors: Learn How to Promote Children's Book Week, Your Book and Yourselves," with co-authors Juanita Havill and Jennifer J. Stewart, online 7/06
      • "Children's Book Authors: Learn How to Promote Children's Book Week, Your Book and Yourselves," with co-authors Juanita Havill and Jennifer J. Stewart, online 7/06
    • The Journey SCBWI-AZ Newszine, “The Three P’s of Submission: Practice, Patience, Persistence,” online Spring 2006-present.
      • AZ Newszine,       “The Three P’s of Submission: Practice, Patience, Persistence,” online Spring 2006-present.
    • The Institute of Children's Writers Rx for Writers, "Profile/Interview Writing: Say Goodbye to Rejection Letters,” online 9/04-9/05, BOOST4Writers, online April 2006, The Journey SCBWI-AZ Newszine, online Spring 2008-present.
    • The Report of the 2003 Highlights Foundation Writers Workshop at Chautauqua New York, "Chautauqua."

      Other Publication Credits

      Positive Promotions Slogans,       2005-2010 Writing slogans requires talent, intuition, expertise and creativity. I love writing slogans!
      2010: Volunteer Week, Nurses Week, Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week, Social Workers Month, Women’s Heart Health Month, Medical Laboratory Professionals Week, Nursing Home Week, EMS Week,
      Public Safety Telecommunications Week
      2009: Activity Professionals Week, Teacher Appreciation & Staff, Healthcare Housekeeping      , Healthcare Environmental Services, Healthcare Food Services, Bus Safety & Bus Driver, Emergency Nurses, Radiology Week, Physical Therapy & Rehab Week, Resource & Materials Management Week, Central Service Week
      2008: Home Care, Healthcare Facilities & Engineering Week, Reading Incentives, Teacher Appreciation, Staff Appreciation, Test-Taking, Health Catalog, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Occupational Therapy, Welcome Back to School, Customer Service Week
      2007: Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week, Healthcare Facilities & Engineering Staff, Reading Incentives, Black History Month, National Medical Laboratory Professionals Week, Nursing Home Week, TAKS, School Volunteer, Women’s Heart Health, Child Abuse Prevention Month, Grandparent’s Day, Prom Safety/Alcohol Safety, Resource and Materials Management Week, Central Service Week, School Bus Safety Week, Customer Service Week, Natl. Physical Therapy Month, Respiratory Care Week, Red Ribbon Week, Radiology Week.
      2006: National Nurses Week, National Nursing Assistants' Week, Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week, National Volunteer Week, National School Breakfast Week, Black History Month, Earth Day, 100th Day, Red Ribbon Week.
      2005: National Youth Service Day, National School Bus Safety Week.

      Arizona Daily Star, “Obama inspires change,” October 18, 2008.

      “Obama inspires change,” October 18, 2008.

      Desert Dog, “Michael Valdez, Canine Protector,” sold 2/07, pub. pending

      “Michael Valdez, Canine Protector,” sold 2/07, pub. pending

      Cactus Thimblers, "My Thimble Collection," Volume 19, 1/21/1996.

      , "My Thimble Collection," Volume 19, 1/21/1996.

      Arizona Daily Star, "Pay Teachers More," editorial

      , "Pay Teachers More," editorial

      Arizona Daily Star, "Plant of the Week--Her patio has tropical lushness from African Bird of Paradise"

      OFLNA Newsletter, 11/2000, "Why Volunteer for OFLLAH?," essay

      , "Plant of the Week--Her patio has tropical lushness from African Bird of Paradise"

      OFLNA Newsletter, 11/2000, "Why Volunteer for OFLLAH?," essay
      • ,       "Chautauqua."

      , March 2009, article about my Grand-Prize winning entry in the PreK Seasonal writing contest.
    • Children's Book Council (CBC) Magazine, Perspectives, "Children's Book Authors: Learn How to Promote Children's Book Week, Your Book and Yourselves," with co-authors Juanita Havill and Jennifer J. Stewart, online 7/06
      • "Children's Book Authors: Learn How to Promote Children's Book Week, Your Book and Yourselves," with co-authors Juanita Havill and Jennifer J. Stewart, online 7/06
    • The Journey SCBWI-AZ Newszine, “The Three P’s of Submission: Practice, Patience, Persistence,” online Spring 2006-present.
      • AZ Newszine,       “The Three P’s of Submission: Practice, Patience, Persistence,” online Spring 2006-present.
    • The Institute of Children's Writers Rx for Writers, "Profile/Interview Writing: Say Goodbye to Rejection Letters,” online 9/04-9/05, BOOST4Writers, online April 2006, The Journey SCBWI-AZ Newszine, online Spring 2008-present.
    • The Report of the 2003 Highlights Foundation Writers Workshop at Chautauqua New York, "Chautauqua."

      Other Publication Credits

      Positive Promotions Slogans,       2005-2010 Writing slogans requires talent, intuition, expertise and creativity. I love writing slogans!
      2010: Volunteer Week, Nurses Week, Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week, Social Workers Month, Women’s Heart Health Month, Medical Laboratory Professionals Week, Nursing Home Week, EMS Week,
      Public Safety Telecommunications Week
      2009: Activity Professionals Week, Teacher Appreciation & Staff, Healthcare Housekeeping      , Healthcare Environmental Services, Healthcare Food Services, Bus Safety & Bus Driver, Emergency Nurses, Radiology Week, Physical Therapy & Rehab Week, Resource & Materials Management Week, Central Service Week
      2008: Home Care, Healthcare Facilities & Engineering Week, Reading Incentives, Teacher Appreciation, Staff Appreciation, Test-Taking, Health Catalog, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Occupational Therapy, Welcome Back to School, Customer Service Week
      2007: Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week, Healthcare Facilities & Engineering Staff, Reading Incentives, Black History Month, National Medical Laboratory Professionals Week, Nursing Home Week, TAKS, School Volunteer, Women’s Heart Health, Child Abuse Prevention Month, Grandparent’s Day, Prom Safety/Alcohol Safety, Resource and Materials Management Week, Central Service Week, School Bus Safety Week, Customer Service Week, Natl. Physical Therapy Month, Respiratory Care Week, Red Ribbon Week, Radiology Week.
      2006: National Nurses Week, National Nursing Assistants' Week, Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week, National Volunteer Week, National School Breakfast Week, Black History Month, Earth Day, 100th Day, Red Ribbon Week.
      2005: National Youth Service Day, National School Bus Safety Week.

      Arizona Daily Star, “Obama inspires change,” October 18, 2008.

      “Obama inspires change,” October 18, 2008.

      Desert Dog, “Michael Valdez, Canine Protector,” sold 2/07, pub. pending

      “Michael Valdez, Canine Protector,” sold 2/07, pub. pending

      Cactus Thimblers, "My Thimble Collection," Volume 19, 1/21/1996.

      , "My Thimble Collection," Volume 19, 1/21/1996.

      Arizona Daily Star, "Pay Teachers More," editorial

      , "Pay Teachers More," editorial

      Arizona Daily Star, "Plant of the Week--Her patio has tropical lushness from African Bird of Paradise"

      OFLNA Newsletter, 11/2000, "Why Volunteer for OFLLAH?," essay

      , "Plant of the Week--Her patio has tropical lushness from African Bird of Paradise"

      OFLNA Newsletter, 11/2000, "Why Volunteer for OFLLAH?," essay
      • ,       "Chautauqua."

      Other Publication Credits

      Positive Promotions Slogans,       2005-2010 Writing slogans requires talent, intuition, expertise and creativity. I love writing slogans!
      2010: Volunteer Week, Nurses Week, Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week, Social Workers Month, Women’s Heart Health Month, Medical Laboratory Professionals Week, Nursing Home Week, EMS Week,
      Public Safety Telecommunications Week
      2009: Activity Professionals Week, Teacher Appreciation & Staff, Healthcare Housekeeping      , Healthcare Environmental Services, Healthcare Food Services, Bus Safety & Bus Driver, Emergency Nurses, Radiology Week, Physical Therapy & Rehab Week, Resource & Materials Management Week, Central Service Week
      2008: Home Care, Healthcare Facilities & Engineering Week, Reading Incentives, Teacher Appreciation, Staff Appreciation, Test-Taking, Health Catalog, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Occupational Therapy, Welcome Back to School, Customer Service Week
      2007: Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week, Healthcare Facilities & Engineering Staff, Reading Incentives, Black History Month, National Medical Laboratory Professionals Week, Nursing Home Week, TAKS, School Volunteer, Women’s Heart Health, Child Abuse Prevention Month, Grandparent’s Day, Prom Safety/Alcohol Safety, Resource and Materials Management Week, Central Service Week, School Bus Safety Week, Customer Service Week, Natl. Physical Therapy Month, Respiratory Care Week, Red Ribbon Week, Radiology Week.
      2006: National Nurses Week, National Nursing Assistants' Week, Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week, National Volunteer Week, National School Breakfast Week, Black History Month, Earth Day, 100th Day, Red Ribbon Week.
      2005: National Youth Service Day, National School Bus Safety Week.

      Arizona Daily Star, “Obama inspires change,” October 18, 2008.

      “Obama inspires change,” October 18, 2008.

      Desert Dog, “Michael Valdez, Canine Protector,” sold 2/07, pub. pending

      “Michael Valdez, Canine Protector,” sold 2/07, pub. pending

      Cactus Thimblers, "My Thimble Collection," Volume 19, 1/21/1996.

      , "My Thimble Collection," Volume 19, 1/21/1996.

      Arizona Daily Star, "Pay Teachers More," editorial

      , "Pay Teachers More," editorial

      Arizona Daily Star, "Plant of the Week--Her patio has tropical lushness from African Bird of Paradise"

      OFLNA Newsletter, 11/2000, "Why Volunteer for OFLLAH?," essay

      , "Plant of the Week--Her patio has tropical lushness from African Bird of Paradise"

      OFLNA Newsletter, 11/2000, "Why Volunteer for OFLLAH?," essay
  • My Friend, "What's Inside?," 3/04, a grandfather's rock collection helps his grandson learn to look beyond external differences.

    Awards/Prize Winning Writing
  • 2010 Southwest Writers Annual Writing Contest, Finalist, Middle Grade/YA Novel,
    “Elvis, Ruby, & Me”
  • 2010 Abilene Writers Guild Writing Contest, Honorable Mention, “Look Out, Little Lizard!”
  • 2009 Children’s Writer PreK Seasonal Writing Contest, Grand-Prize ($500!), “Nature’s Lullaby, An Earth Day Story”
     
    • Look Out, Little Lizard!”
  • 2009 Children’s Writer PreK Seasonal Writing Contest, Grand-Prize ($500!), “Nature’s Lullaby, An Earth Day Story”
     
    • ($500!), “Nature’s Lullaby, An Earth Day Story”
     
  • 2009 Children's Writer PreK Seasonal Writing Contest, Finalist, "Happy Halloween"
  • 2007 Society of Southwestern Authors Writing Contest, Honorable Mention, Children’s Short Story, “Hamburger Worms.”
  • 2003 Highlights Foundation scholarship for the week long Writers Workshop in Chautauqua, NY.
    •  Highlights Foundation scholarship for the week long Writers Workshop in Chautauqua, NY.
  • Sam Levitz Direct-To-You Warehouse, Tucson, AZ, second-place prize winning slogan, 11/1988
    • , Tucson, AZ, second-place prize winning slogan, 11/1988
  • Safeway Grocery Store, Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia, prize winning slogan, 9/1985
    • , Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia, prize winning slogan, 9/1985
  • Central High Reunion Memory Book, Special Recognition Award, 11/1991, "What Have I Done Since ‘91?"

    Writing Publications
  • Children’s Writer, March 2009, article about my Grand-Prize winning entry in the PreK Seasonal writing contest.
  • Children's Book Council (CBC) Magazine, Perspectives, "Children's Book Authors: Learn How to Promote Children's Book Week, Your Book and Yourselves," with co-authors Juanita Havill and Jennifer J. Stewart, online 7/06
    • "Children's Book Authors: Learn How to Promote Children's Book Week, Your Book and Yourselves," with co-authors Juanita Havill and Jennifer J. Stewart, online 7/06
  • The Journey SCBWI-AZ Newszine, “The Three P’s of Submission: Practice, Patience, Persistence,” online Spring 2006-present.
    • AZ Newszine,     “The Three P’s of Submission: Practice, Patience, Persistence,” online Spring 2006-present.
  • The Institute of Children's Writers Rx for Writers, "Profile/Interview Writing: Say Goodbye to Rejection Letters,” online 9/04-9/05, BOOST4Writers, online April 2006, The Journey SCBWI-AZ Newszine, online Spring 2008-present.
  • The Report of the 2003 Highlights Foundation Writers Workshop at Chautauqua New York, "Chautauqua."

    Other Publication Credits

    Positive Promotions Slogans,     2005-2010 Writing slogans requires talent, intuition, expertise and creativity. I love writing slogans!
    2010: Volunteer Week, Nurses Week, Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week, Social Workers Month, Women’s Heart Health Month, Medical Laboratory Professionals Week, Nursing Home Week, EMS Week,
    Public Safety Telecommunications Week
    2009: Activity Professionals Week, Teacher Appreciation & Staff, Healthcare Housekeeping    , Healthcare Environmental Services, Healthcare Food Services, Bus Safety & Bus Driver, Emergency Nurses, Radiology Week, Physical Therapy & Rehab Week, Resource & Materials Management Week, Central Service Week
    2008: Home Care, Healthcare Facilities & Engineering Week, Reading Incentives, Teacher Appreciation, Staff Appreciation, Test-Taking, Health Catalog, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Occupational Therapy, Welcome Back to School, Customer Service Week
    2007: Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week, Healthcare Facilities & Engineering Staff, Reading Incentives, Black History Month, National Medical Laboratory Professionals Week, Nursing Home Week, TAKS, School Volunteer, Women’s Heart Health, Child Abuse Prevention Month, Grandparent’s Day, Prom Safety/Alcohol Safety, Resource and Materials Management Week, Central Service Week, School Bus Safety Week, Customer Service Week, Natl. Physical Therapy Month, Respiratory Care Week, Red Ribbon Week, Radiology Week.
    2006: National Nurses Week, National Nursing Assistants' Week, Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week, National Volunteer Week, National School Breakfast Week, Black History Month, Earth Day, 100th Day, Red Ribbon Week.
    2005: National Youth Service Day, National School Bus Safety Week.

    Arizona Daily Star, “Obama inspires change,” October 18, 2008.

    “Obama inspires change,” October 18, 2008.

    Desert Dog, “Michael Valdez, Canine Protector,” sold 2/07, pub. pending

    “Michael Valdez, Canine Protector,” sold 2/07, pub. pending

    Cactus Thimblers, "My Thimble Collection," Volume 19, 1/21/1996.

    , "My Thimble Collection," Volume 19, 1/21/1996.

    Arizona Daily Star, "Pay Teachers More," editorial

    , "Pay Teachers More," editorial

    Arizona Daily Star, "Plant of the Week--Her patio has tropical lushness from African Bird of Paradise"

    OFLNA Newsletter, 11/2000, "Why Volunteer for OFLLAH?," essay

    , "Plant of the Week--Her patio has tropical lushness from African Bird of Paradise"

    OFLNA Newsletter, 11/2000, "Why Volunteer for OFLLAH?," essay
    • ,     "Chautauqua."

    , Special Recognition Award, 11/1991, "What Have I Done Since ‘91?"

    “Elvis, Ruby, & Me”
  • 2010 Abilene Writers Guild Writing Contest, Honorable Mention, “Look Out, Little Lizard!”
  • 2009 Children’s Writer PreK Seasonal Writing Contest, Grand-Prize ($500!), “Nature’s Lullaby, An Earth Day Story”
     
    • Look Out, Little Lizard!”
  • 2009 Children’s Writer PreK Seasonal Writing Contest, Grand-Prize ($500!), “Nature’s Lullaby, An Earth Day Story”
     
    • ($500!), “Nature’s Lullaby, An Earth Day Story”
     
  • 2009 Children's Writer PreK Seasonal Writing Contest, Finalist, "Happy Halloween"
  • 2007 Society of Southwestern Authors Writing Contest, Honorable Mention, Children’s Short Story, “Hamburger Worms.”
  • 2003 Highlights Foundation scholarship for the week long Writers Workshop in Chautauqua, NY.
    •  Highlights Foundation scholarship for the week long Writers Workshop in Chautauqua, NY.
  • Sam Levitz Direct-To-You Warehouse, Tucson, AZ, second-place prize winning slogan, 11/1988
    • , Tucson, AZ, second-place prize winning slogan, 11/1988
  • Safeway Grocery Store, Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia, prize winning slogan, 9/1985
    • , Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia, prize winning slogan, 9/1985
  • Central High Reunion Memory Book, Special Recognition Award, 11/1991, "What Have I Done Since ‘91?"

    Writing Publications
  • Children’s Writer, March 2009, article about my Grand-Prize winning entry in the PreK Seasonal writing contest.
  • Children's Book Council (CBC) Magazine, Perspectives, "Children's Book Authors: Learn How to Promote Children's Book Week, Your Book and Yourselves," with co-authors Juanita Havill and Jennifer J. Stewart, online 7/06
    • "Children's Book Authors: Learn How to Promote Children's Book Week, Your Book and Yourselves," with co-authors Juanita Havill and Jennifer J. Stewart, online 7/06
  • The Journey SCBWI-AZ Newszine, “The Three P’s of Submission: Practice, Patience, Persistence,” online Spring 2006-present.
    • AZ Newszine,     “The Three P’s of Submission: Practice, Patience, Persistence,” online Spring 2006-present.
  • The Institute of Children's Writers Rx for Writers, "Profile/Interview Writing: Say Goodbye to Rejection Letters,” online 9/04-9/05, BOOST4Writers, online April 2006, The Journey SCBWI-AZ Newszine, online Spring 2008-present.
  • The Report of the 2003 Highlights Foundation Writers Workshop at Chautauqua New York, "Chautauqua."

    Other Publication Credits

    Positive Promotions Slogans,     2005-2010 Writing slogans requires talent, intuition, expertise and creativity. I love writing slogans!
    2010: Volunteer Week, Nurses Week, Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week, Social Workers Month, Women’s Heart Health Month, Medical Laboratory Professionals Week, Nursing Home Week, EMS Week,
    Public Safety Telecommunications Week
    2009: Activity Professionals Week, Teacher Appreciation & Staff, Healthcare Housekeeping    , Healthcare Environmental Services, Healthcare Food Services, Bus Safety & Bus Driver, Emergency Nurses, Radiology Week, Physical Therapy & Rehab Week, Resource & Materials Management Week, Central Service Week
    2008: Home Care, Healthcare Facilities & Engineering Week, Reading Incentives, Teacher Appreciation, Staff Appreciation, Test-Taking, Health Catalog, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Occupational Therapy, Welcome Back to School, Customer Service Week
    2007: Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week, Healthcare Facilities & Engineering Staff, Reading Incentives, Black History Month, National Medical Laboratory Professionals Week, Nursing Home Week, TAKS, School Volunteer, Women’s Heart Health, Child Abuse Prevention Month, Grandparent’s Day, Prom Safety/Alcohol Safety, Resource and Materials Management Week, Central Service Week, School Bus Safety Week, Customer Service Week, Natl. Physical Therapy Month, Respiratory Care Week, Red Ribbon Week, Radiology Week.
    2006: National Nurses Week, National Nursing Assistants' Week, Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week, National Volunteer Week, National School Breakfast Week, Black History Month, Earth Day, 100th Day, Red Ribbon Week.
    2005: National Youth Service Day, National School Bus Safety Week.

    Arizona Daily Star, “Obama inspires change,” October 18, 2008.

    “Obama inspires change,” October 18, 2008.

    Desert Dog, “Michael Valdez, Canine Protector,” sold 2/07, pub. pending

    “Michael Valdez, Canine Protector,” sold 2/07, pub. pending

    Cactus Thimblers, "My Thimble Collection," Volume 19, 1/21/1996.

    , "My Thimble Collection," Volume 19, 1/21/1996.

    Arizona Daily Star, "Pay Teachers More," editorial

    , "Pay Teachers More," editorial

    Arizona Daily Star, "Plant of the Week--Her patio has tropical lushness from African Bird of Paradise"

    OFLNA Newsletter, 11/2000, "Why Volunteer for OFLLAH?," essay

    , "Plant of the Week--Her patio has tropical lushness from African Bird of Paradise"

    OFLNA Newsletter, 11/2000, "Why Volunteer for OFLLAH?," essay
    • ,     "Chautauqua."

    , Special Recognition Award, 11/1991, "What Have I Done Since ‘91?"

    Writing Publications
  • Children’s Writer, March 2009, article about my Grand-Prize winning entry in the PreK Seasonal writing contest.
  • Children's Book Council (CBC) Magazine, Perspectives, "Children's Book Authors: Learn How to Promote Children's Book Week, Your Book and Yourselves," with co-authors Juanita Havill and Jennifer J. Stewart, online 7/06
    • "Children's Book Authors: Learn How to Promote Children's Book Week, Your Book and Yourselves," with co-authors Juanita Havill and Jennifer J. Stewart, online 7/06
  • The Journey SCBWI-AZ Newszine, “The Three P’s of Submission: Practice, Patience, Persistence,” online Spring 2006-present.
    • AZ Newszine,     “The Three P’s of Submission: Practice, Patience, Persistence,” online Spring 2006-present.
  • The Institute of Children's Writers Rx for Writers, "Profile/Interview Writing: Say Goodbye to Rejection Letters,” online 9/04-9/05, BOOST4Writers, online April 2006, The Journey SCBWI-AZ Newszine, online Spring 2008-present.
  • The Report of the 2003 Highlights Foundation Writers Workshop at Chautauqua New York, "Chautauqua."

    Other Publication Credits

    Positive Promotions Slogans,     2005-2010 Writing slogans requires talent, intuition, expertise and creativity. I love writing slogans!
    2010: Volunteer Week, Nurses Week, Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week, Social Workers Month, Women’s Heart Health Month, Medical Laboratory Professionals Week, Nursing Home Week, EMS Week,
    Public Safety Telecommunications Week
    2009: Activity Professionals Week, Teacher Appreciation & Staff, Healthcare Housekeeping    , Healthcare Environmental Services, Healthcare Food Services, Bus Safety & Bus Driver, Emergency Nurses, Radiology Week, Physical Therapy & Rehab Week, Resource & Materials Management Week, Central Service Week
    2008: Home Care, Healthcare Facilities & Engineering Week, Reading Incentives, Teacher Appreciation, Staff Appreciation, Test-Taking, Health Catalog, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Occupational Therapy, Welcome Back to School, Customer Service Week
    2007: Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week, Healthcare Facilities & Engineering Staff, Reading Incentives, Black History Month, National Medical Laboratory Professionals Week, Nursing Home Week, TAKS, School Volunteer, Women’s Heart Health, Child Abuse Prevention Month, Grandparent’s Day, Prom Safety/Alcohol Safety, Resource and Materials Management Week, Central Service Week, School Bus Safety Week, Customer Service Week, Natl. Physical Therapy Month, Respiratory Care Week, Red Ribbon Week, Radiology Week.
    2006: National Nurses Week, National Nursing Assistants' Week, Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week, National Volunteer Week, National School Breakfast Week, Black History Month, Earth Day, 100th Day, Red Ribbon Week.
    2005: National Youth Service Day, National School Bus Safety Week.

    Arizona Daily Star, “Obama inspires change,” October 18, 2008.

    “Obama inspires change,” October 18, 2008.

    Desert Dog, “Michael Valdez, Canine Protector,” sold 2/07, pub. pending

    “Michael Valdez, Canine Protector,” sold 2/07, pub. pending

    Cactus Thimblers, "My Thimble Collection," Volume 19, 1/21/1996.

    , "My Thimble Collection," Volume 19, 1/21/1996.

    Arizona Daily Star, "Pay Teachers More," editorial

    , "Pay Teachers More," editorial

    Arizona Daily Star, "Plant of the Week--Her patio has tropical lushness from African Bird of Paradise"

    OFLNA Newsletter, 11/2000, "Why Volunteer for OFLLAH?," essay

    , "Plant of the Week--Her patio has tropical lushness from African Bird of Paradise"

    OFLNA Newsletter, 11/2000, "Why Volunteer for OFLLAH?," essay
    • ,     "Chautauqua."

    , March 2009, article about my Grand-Prize winning entry in the PreK Seasonal writing contest.
  • Children's Book Council (CBC) Magazine, Perspectives, "Children's Book Authors: Learn How to Promote Children's Book Week, Your Book and Yourselves," with co-authors Juanita Havill and Jennifer J. Stewart, online 7/06
    • "Children's Book Authors: Learn How to Promote Children's Book Week, Your Book and Yourselves," with co-authors Juanita Havill and Jennifer J. Stewart, online 7/06
  • The Journey SCBWI-AZ Newszine, “The Three P’s of Submission: Practice, Patience, Persistence,” online Spring 2006-present.
    • AZ Newszine,     “The Three P’s of Submission: Practice, Patience, Persistence,” online Spring 2006-present.
  • The Institute of Children's Writers Rx for Writers, "Profile/Interview Writing: Say Goodbye to Rejection Letters,” online 9/04-9/05, BOOST4Writers, online April 2006, The Journey SCBWI-AZ Newszine, online Spring 2008-present.
  • The Report of the 2003 Highlights Foundation Writers Workshop at Chautauqua New York, "Chautauqua."

    Other Publication Credits

    Positive Promotions Slogans,     2005-2010 Writing slogans requires talent, intuition, expertise and creativity. I love writing slogans!
    2010: Volunteer Week, Nurses Week, Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week, Social Workers Month, Women’s Heart Health Month, Medical Laboratory Professionals Week, Nursing Home Week, EMS Week,
    Public Safety Telecommunications Week
    2009: Activity Professionals Week, Teacher Appreciation & Staff, Healthcare Housekeeping    , Healthcare Environmental Services, Healthcare Food Services, Bus Safety & Bus Driver, Emergency Nurses, Radiology Week, Physical Therapy & Rehab Week, Resource & Materials Management Week, Central Service Week
    2008: Home Care, Healthcare Facilities & Engineering Week, Reading Incentives, Teacher Appreciation, Staff Appreciation, Test-Taking, Health Catalog, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Occupational Therapy, Welcome Back to School, Customer Service Week
    2007: Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week, Healthcare Facilities & Engineering Staff, Reading Incentives, Black History Month, National Medical Laboratory Professionals Week, Nursing Home Week, TAKS, School Volunteer, Women’s Heart Health, Child Abuse Prevention Month, Grandparent’s Day, Prom Safety/Alcohol Safety, Resource and Materials Management Week, Central Service Week, School Bus Safety Week, Customer Service Week, Natl. Physical Therapy Month, Respiratory Care Week, Red Ribbon Week, Radiology Week.
    2006: National Nurses Week, National Nursing Assistants' Week, Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week, National Volunteer Week, National School Breakfast Week, Black History Month, Earth Day, 100th Day, Red Ribbon Week.
    2005: National Youth Service Day, National School Bus Safety Week.

    Arizona Daily Star, “Obama inspires change,” October 18, 2008.

    “Obama inspires change,” October 18, 2008.

    Desert Dog, “Michael Valdez, Canine Protector,” sold 2/07, pub. pending

    “Michael Valdez, Canine Protector,” sold 2/07, pub. pending

    Cactus Thimblers, "My Thimble Collection," Volume 19, 1/21/1996.

    , "My Thimble Collection," Volume 19, 1/21/1996.

    Arizona Daily Star, "Pay Teachers More," editorial

    , "Pay Teachers More," editorial

    Arizona Daily Star, "Plant of the Week--Her patio has tropical lushness from African Bird of Paradise"

    OFLNA Newsletter, 11/2000, "Why Volunteer for OFLLAH?," essay

    , "Plant of the Week--Her patio has tropical lushness from African Bird of Paradise"

    OFLNA Newsletter, 11/2000, "Why Volunteer for OFLLAH?," essay
    • ,     "Chautauqua."

    Other Publication Credits

    Positive Promotions Slogans,     2005-2010 Writing slogans requires talent, intuition, expertise and creativity. I love writing slogans!
    2010: Volunteer Week, Nurses Week, Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week, Social Workers Month, Women’s Heart Health Month, Medical Laboratory Professionals Week, Nursing Home Week, EMS Week,
    Public Safety Telecommunications Week
    2009: Activity Professionals Week, Teacher Appreciation & Staff, Healthcare Housekeeping    , Healthcare Environmental Services, Healthcare Food Services, Bus Safety & Bus Driver, Emergency Nurses, Radiology Week, Physical Therapy & Rehab Week, Resource & Materials Management Week, Central Service Week
    2008: Home Care, Healthcare Facilities & Engineering Week, Reading Incentives, Teacher Appreciation, Staff Appreciation, Test-Taking, Health Catalog, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Occupational Therapy, Welcome Back to School, Customer Service Week
    2007: Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week, Healthcare Facilities & Engineering Staff, Reading Incentives, Black History Month, National Medical Laboratory Professionals Week, Nursing Home Week, TAKS, School Volunteer, Women’s Heart Health, Child Abuse Prevention Month, Grandparent’s Day, Prom Safety/Alcohol Safety, Resource and Materials Management Week, Central Service Week, School Bus Safety Week, Customer Service Week, Natl. Physical Therapy Month, Respiratory Care Week, Red Ribbon Week, Radiology Week.
    2006: National Nurses Week, National Nursing Assistants' Week, Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week, National Volunteer Week, National School Breakfast Week, Black History Month, Earth Day, 100th Day, Red Ribbon Week.
    2005: National Youth Service Day, National School Bus Safety Week.

    Arizona Daily Star, “Obama inspires change,” October 18, 2008.

    “Obama inspires change,” October 18, 2008.

    Desert Dog, “Michael Valdez, Canine Protector,” sold 2/07, pub. pending

    “Michael Valdez, Canine Protector,” sold 2/07, pub. pending

    Cactus Thimblers, "My Thimble Collection," Volume 19, 1/21/1996.

    , "My Thimble Collection," Volume 19, 1/21/1996.

    Arizona Daily Star, "Pay Teachers More," editorial

    , "Pay Teachers More," editorial

    Arizona Daily Star, "Plant of the Week--Her patio has tropical lushness from African Bird of Paradise"

    OFLNA Newsletter, 11/2000, "Why Volunteer for OFLLAH?," essay

    , "Plant of the Week--Her patio has tropical lushness from African Bird of Paradise"

    OFLNA Newsletter, 11/2000, "Why Volunteer for OFLLAH?," essay
  • 2010 Southwest Writers Annual Writing Contest, Finalist, Middle Grade/YA Novel,
    “Elvis, Ruby, & Me”
  • 2010 Abilene Writers Guild Writing Contest, Honorable Mention, “Look Out, Little Lizard!”
  • 2009 Children’s Writer PreK Seasonal Writing Contest, Grand-Prize ($500!), “Nature’s Lullaby, An Earth Day Story”
     
    • Look Out, Little Lizard!”
  • 2009 Children’s Writer PreK Seasonal Writing Contest, Grand-Prize ($500!), “Nature’s Lullaby, An Earth Day Story”
     
    • ($500!), “Nature’s Lullaby, An Earth Day Story”
     
  • 2009 Children's Writer PreK Seasonal Writing Contest, Finalist, "Happy Halloween"
  • 2007 Society of Southwestern Authors Writing Contest, Honorable Mention, Children’s Short Story, “Hamburger Worms.”
  • 2003 Highlights Foundation scholarship for the week long Writers Workshop in Chautauqua, NY.
    •  Highlights Foundation scholarship for the week long Writers Workshop in Chautauqua, NY.
  • Sam Levitz Direct-To-You Warehouse, Tucson, AZ, second-place prize winning slogan, 11/1988
    • , Tucson, AZ, second-place prize winning slogan, 11/1988
  • Safeway Grocery Store, Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia, prize winning slogan, 9/1985
    • , Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia, prize winning slogan, 9/1985
  • Central High Reunion Memory Book, Special Recognition Award, 11/1991, "What Have I Done Since ‘91?"

    Writing Publications
  • Children’s Writer, March 2009, article about my Grand-Prize winning entry in the PreK Seasonal writing contest.
  • Children's Book Council (CBC) Magazine, Perspectives, "Children's Book Authors: Learn How to Promote Children's Book Week, Your Book and Yourselves," with co-authors Juanita Havill and Jennifer J. Stewart, online 7/06
    • "Children's Book Authors: Learn How to Promote Children's Book Week, Your Book and Yourselves," with co-authors Juanita Havill and Jennifer J. Stewart, online 7/06
  • The Journey SCBWI-AZ Newszine, “The Three P’s of Submission: Practice, Patience, Persistence,” online Spring 2006-present.
    • AZ Newszine,     “The Three P’s of Submission: Practice, Patience, Persistence,” online Spring 2006-present.
  • The Institute of Children's Writers Rx for Writers, "Profile/Interview Writing: Say Goodbye to Rejection Letters,” online 9/04-9/05, BOOST4Writers, online April 2006, The Journey SCBWI-AZ Newszine, online Spring 2008-present.
  • The Report of the 2003 Highlights Foundation Writers Workshop at Chautauqua New York, "Chautauqua."

    Other Publication Credits

    Positive Promotions Slogans,     2005-2010 Writing slogans requires talent, intuition, expertise and creativity. I love writing slogans!
    2010: Volunteer Week, Nurses Week, Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week, Social Workers Month, Women’s Heart Health Month, Medical Laboratory Professionals Week, Nursing Home Week, EMS Week,
    Public Safety Telecommunications Week
    2009: Activity Professionals Week, Teacher Appreciation & Staff, Healthcare Housekeeping    , Healthcare Environmental Services, Healthcare Food Services, Bus Safety & Bus Driver, Emergency Nurses, Radiology Week, Physical Therapy & Rehab Week, Resource & Materials Management Week, Central Service Week
    2008: Home Care, Healthcare Facilities & Engineering Week, Reading Incentives, Teacher Appreciation, Staff Appreciation, Test-Taking, Health Catalog, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Occupational Therapy, Welcome Back to School, Customer Service Week
    2007: Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week, Healthcare Facilities & Engineering Staff, Reading Incentives, Black History Month, National Medical Laboratory Professionals Week, Nursing Home Week, TAKS, School Volunteer, Women’s Heart Health, Child Abuse Prevention Month, Grandparent’s Day, Prom Safety/Alcohol Safety, Resource and Materials Management Week, Central Service Week, School Bus Safety Week, Customer Service Week, Natl. Physical Therapy Month, Respiratory Care Week, Red Ribbon Week, Radiology Week.
    2006: National Nurses Week, National Nursing Assistants' Week, Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week, National Volunteer Week, National School Breakfast Week, Black History Month, Earth Day, 100th Day, Red Ribbon Week.
    2005: National Youth Service Day, National School Bus Safety Week.

    Arizona Daily Star, “Obama inspires change,” October 18, 2008.

    “Obama inspires change,” October 18, 2008.

    Desert Dog, “Michael Valdez, Canine Protector,” sold 2/07, pub. pending

    “Michael Valdez, Canine Protector,” sold 2/07, pub. pending

    Cactus Thimblers, "My Thimble Collection," Volume 19, 1/21/1996.

    , "My Thimble Collection," Volume 19, 1/21/1996.

    Arizona Daily Star, "Pay Teachers More," editorial

    , "Pay Teachers More," editorial

    Arizona Daily Star, "Plant of the Week--Her patio has tropical lushness from African Bird of Paradise"

    OFLNA Newsletter, 11/2000, "Why Volunteer for OFLLAH?," essay

    , "Plant of the Week--Her patio has tropical lushness from African Bird of Paradise"

    OFLNA Newsletter, 11/2000, "Why Volunteer for OFLLAH?," essay
    • ,     "Chautauqua."

    , Special Recognition Award, 11/1991, "What Have I Done Since ‘91?"

    Writing Publications
  • Children’s Writer, March 2009, article about my Grand-Prize winning entry in the PreK Seasonal writing contest.
  • Children's Book Council (CBC) Magazine, Perspectives, "Children's Book Authors: Learn How to Promote Children's Book Week, Your Book and Yourselves," with co-authors Juanita Havill and Jennifer J. Stewart, online 7/06
    • "Children's Book Authors: Learn How to Promote Children's Book Week, Your Book and Yourselves," with co-authors Juanita Havill and Jennifer J. Stewart, online 7/06
  • The Journey SCBWI-AZ Newszine, “The Three P’s of Submission: Practice, Patience, Persistence,” online Spring 2006-present.
    • AZ Newszine,     “The Three P’s of Submission: Practice, Patience, Persistence,” online Spring 2006-present.
  • The Institute of Children's Writers Rx for Writers, "Profile/Interview Writing: Say Goodbye to Rejection Letters,” online 9/04-9/05, BOOST4Writers, online April 2006, The Journey SCBWI-AZ Newszine, online Spring 2008-present.
  • The Report of the 2003 Highlights Foundation Writers Workshop at Chautauqua New York, "Chautauqua."

    Other Publication Credits

    Positive Promotions Slogans,     2005-2010 Writing slogans requires talent, intuition, expertise and creativity. I love writing slogans!
    2010: Volunteer Week, Nurses Week, Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week, Social Workers Month, Women’s Heart Health Month, Medical Laboratory Professionals Week, Nursing Home Week, EMS Week,
    Public Safety Telecommunications Week
    2009: Activity Professionals Week, Teacher Appreciation & Staff, Healthcare Housekeeping    , Healthcare Environmental Services, Healthcare Food Services, Bus Safety & Bus Driver, Emergency Nurses, Radiology Week, Physical Therapy & Rehab Week, Resource & Materials Management Week, Central Service Week
    2008: Home Care, Healthcare Facilities & Engineering Week, Reading Incentives, Teacher Appreciation, Staff Appreciation, Test-Taking, Health Catalog, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Occupational Therapy, Welcome Back to School, Customer Service Week
    2007: Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week, Healthcare Facilities & Engineering Staff, Reading Incentives, Black History Month, National Medical Laboratory Professionals Week, Nursing Home Week, TAKS, School Volunteer, Women’s Heart Health, Child Abuse Prevention Month, Grandparent’s Day, Prom Safety/Alcohol Safety, Resource and Materials Management Week, Central Service Week, School Bus Safety Week, Customer Service Week, Natl. Physical Therapy Month, Respiratory Care Week, Red Ribbon Week, Radiology Week.
    2006: National Nurses Week, National Nursing Assistants' Week, Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week, National Volunteer Week, National School Breakfast Week, Black History Month, Earth Day, 100th Day, Red Ribbon Week.
    2005: National Youth Service Day, National School Bus Safety Week.

    Arizona Daily Star, “Obama inspires change,” October 18, 2008.

    “Obama inspires change,” October 18, 2008.

    Desert Dog, “Michael Valdez, Canine Protector,” sold 2/07, pub. pending

    “Michael Valdez, Canine Protector,” sold 2/07, pub. pending

    Cactus Thimblers, "My Thimble Collection," Volume 19, 1/21/1996.

    , "My Thimble Collection," Volume 19, 1/21/1996.

    Arizona Daily Star, "Pay Teachers More," editorial

    , "Pay Teachers More," editorial

    Arizona Daily Star, "Plant of the Week--Her patio has tropical lushness from African Bird of Paradise"

    OFLNA Newsletter, 11/2000, "Why Volunteer for OFLLAH?," essay

    , "Plant of the Week--Her patio has tropical lushness from African Bird of Paradise"

    OFLNA Newsletter, 11/2000, "Why Volunteer for OFLLAH?," essay
    • ,     "Chautauqua."

    , March 2009, article about my Grand-Prize winning entry in the PreK Seasonal writing contest.
  • Children's Book Council (CBC) Magazine, Perspectives, "Children's Book Authors: Learn How to Promote Children's Book Week, Your Book and Yourselves," with co-authors Juanita Havill and Jennifer J. Stewart, online 7/06
    • "Children's Book Authors: Learn How to Promote Children's Book Week, Your Book and Yourselves," with co-authors Juanita Havill and Jennifer J. Stewart, online 7/06
  • The Journey SCBWI-AZ Newszine, “The Three P’s of Submission: Practice, Patience, Persistence,” online Spring 2006-present.
    • AZ Newszine,     “The Three P’s of Submission: Practice, Patience, Persistence,” online Spring 2006-present.
  • The Institute of Children's Writers Rx for Writers, "Profile/Interview Writing: Say Goodbye to Rejection Letters,” online 9/04-9/05, BOOST4Writers, online April 2006, The Journey SCBWI-AZ Newszine, online Spring 2008-present.
  • The Report of the 2003 Highlights Foundation Writers Workshop at Chautauqua New York, "Chautauqua."

    Other Publication Credits

    Positive Promotions Slogans,     2005-2010 Writing slogans requires talent, intuition, expertise and creativity. I love writing slogans!
    2010: Volunteer Week, Nurses Week, Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week, Social Workers Month, Women’s Heart Health Month, Medical Laboratory Professionals Week, Nursing Home Week, EMS Week,
    Public Safety Telecommunications Week
    2009: Activity Professionals Week, Teacher Appreciation & Staff, Healthcare Housekeeping    , Healthcare Environmental Services, Healthcare Food Services, Bus Safety & Bus Driver, Emergency Nurses, Radiology Week, Physical Therapy & Rehab Week, Resource & Materials Management Week, Central Service Week
    2008: Home Care, Healthcare Facilities & Engineering Week, Reading Incentives, Teacher Appreciation, Staff Appreciation, Test-Taking, Health Catalog, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Occupational Therapy, Welcome Back to School, Customer Service Week
    2007: Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week, Healthcare Facilities & Engineering Staff, Reading Incentives, Black History Month, National Medical Laboratory Professionals Week, Nursing Home Week, TAKS, School Volunteer, Women’s Heart Health, Child Abuse Prevention Month, Grandparent’s Day, Prom Safety/Alcohol Safety, Resource and Materials Management Week, Central Service Week, School Bus Safety Week, Customer Service Week, Natl. Physical Therapy Month, Respiratory Care Week, Red Ribbon Week, Radiology Week.
    2006: National Nurses Week, National Nursing Assistants' Week, Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week, National Volunteer Week, National School Breakfast Week, Black History Month, Earth Day, 100th Day, Red Ribbon Week.
    2005: National Youth Service Day, National School Bus Safety Week.

    Arizona Daily Star, “Obama inspires change,” October 18, 2008.

    “Obama inspires change,” October 18, 2008.

    Desert Dog, “Michael Valdez, Canine Protector,” sold 2/07, pub. pending

    “Michael Valdez, Canine Protector,” sold 2/07, pub. pending

    Cactus Thimblers, "My Thimble Collection," Volume 19, 1/21/1996.

    , "My Thimble Collection," Volume 19, 1/21/1996.

    Arizona Daily Star, "Pay Teachers More," editorial

    , "Pay Teachers More," editorial

    Arizona Daily Star, "Plant of the Week--Her patio has tropical lushness from African Bird of Paradise"

    OFLNA Newsletter, 11/2000, "Why Volunteer for OFLLAH?," essay

    , "Plant of the Week--Her patio has tropical lushness from African Bird of Paradise"

    OFLNA Newsletter, 11/2000, "Why Volunteer for OFLLAH?," essay
    • ,     "Chautauqua."

    Other Publication Credits

    Positive Promotions Slogans,     2005-2010 Writing slogans requires talent, intuition, expertise and creativity. I love writing slogans!
    2010: Volunteer Week, Nurses Week, Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week, Social Workers Month, Women’s Heart Health Month, Medical Laboratory Professionals Week, Nursing Home Week, EMS Week,
    Public Safety Telecommunications Week
    2009: Activity Professionals Week, Teacher Appreciation & Staff, Healthcare Housekeeping    , Healthcare Environmental Services, Healthcare Food Services, Bus Safety & Bus Driver, Emergency Nurses, Radiology Week, Physical Therapy & Rehab Week, Resource & Materials Management Week, Central Service Week
    2008: Home Care, Healthcare Facilities & Engineering Week, Reading Incentives, Teacher Appreciation, Staff Appreciation, Test-Taking, Health Catalog, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Occupational Therapy, Welcome Back to School, Customer Service Week
    2007: Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week, Healthcare Facilities & Engineering Staff, Reading Incentives, Black History Month, National Medical Laboratory Professionals Week, Nursing Home Week, TAKS, School Volunteer, Women’s Heart Health, Child Abuse Prevention Month, Grandparent’s Day, Prom Safety/Alcohol Safety, Resource and Materials Management Week, Central Service Week, School Bus Safety Week, Customer Service Week, Natl. Physical Therapy Month, Respiratory Care Week, Red Ribbon Week, Radiology Week.
    2006: National Nurses Week, National Nursing Assistants' Week, Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week, National Volunteer Week, National School Breakfast Week, Black History Month, Earth Day, 100th Day, Red Ribbon Week.
    2005: National Youth Service Day, National School Bus Safety Week.

    Arizona Daily Star, “Obama inspires change,” October 18, 2008.

    “Obama inspires change,” October 18, 2008.

    Desert Dog, “Michael Valdez, Canine Protector,” sold 2/07, pub. pending

    “Michael Valdez, Canine Protector,” sold 2/07, pub. pending

    Cactus Thimblers, "My Thimble Collection," Volume 19, 1/21/1996.

    , "My Thimble Collection," Volume 19, 1/21/1996.

    Arizona Daily Star, "Pay Teachers More," editorial

    , "Pay Teachers More," editorial

    Arizona Daily Star, "Plant of the Week--Her patio has tropical lushness from African Bird of Paradise"

    OFLNA Newsletter, 11/2000, "Why Volunteer for OFLLAH?," essay

    , "Plant of the Week--Her patio has tropical lushness from African Bird of Paradise"

    OFLNA Newsletter, 11/2000, "Why Volunteer for OFLLAH?," essay
  • Highlights High Five, “Happy Halloween,” 10/08.
    • , “Happy Halloween,” 10/08.
  • Highlights for Children, "The Mystery of the Wet Lizards," with co-author Dr. Wade Sherbrooke, 11/06. A profile of Dr. Sherbrooke describing the scientific method he used to prove his hypothesis about unusual lizard behavior. Includes a sidebar experiment.
  • Highlights for Children, "Smile! It's Sarah Bear," 12/04, a profile of Morrighan Clinco who for 7 years traveled overseas, with renown doctor/clown Patch Adams, to bring joy to orphanages, hospitals, and nursing homes.
  • Pockets, "Peacemakers at Work," Vol. 24 No. 10, 11/2004, a profile of twelve-year-old Michael Valdez who raises money to buy stab/bulletproof vests for police dogs.
    • Highlights for Children, "The Mystery of the Wet Lizards," with co-author Dr. Wade Sherbrooke, 11/06. A profile of Dr. Sherbrooke describing the scientific method he used to prove his hypothesis about unusual lizard behavior. Includes a sidebar experiment.
  • Highlights for Children, "Smile! It's Sarah Bear," 12/04, a profile of Morrighan Clinco who for 7 years traveled overseas, with renown doctor/clown Patch Adams, to bring joy to orphanages, hospitals, and nursing homes.
  • Pockets, "Peacemakers at Work," Vol. 24 No. 10, 11/2004, a profile of twelve-year-old Michael Valdez who raises money to buy stab/bulletproof vests for police dogs.
    • Highlights for Children, "Smile! It's Sarah Bear," 12/04, a profile of Morrighan Clinco who for 7 years traveled overseas, with renown doctor/clown Patch Adams, to bring joy to orphanages, hospitals, and nursing homes.
  • Pockets, "Peacemakers at Work," Vol. 24 No. 10, 11/2004, a profile of twelve-year-old Michael Valdez who raises money to buy stab/bulletproof vests for police dogs.
    • Pockets, "Peacemakers at Work," Vol. 24 No. 10, 11/2004, a profile of twelve-year-old Michael Valdez who raises money to buy stab/bulletproof vests for police dogs.

    • My Friend, "What's Inside?," 3/04, a grandfather's rock collection helps his grandson learn to look beyond external differences.

      Awards/Prize Winning Writing
    • 2010 Southwest Writers Annual Writing Contest, Finalist, Middle Grade/YA Novel,
      “Elvis, Ruby, & Me”
    • 2010 Abilene Writers Guild Writing Contest, Honorable Mention, “Look Out, Little Lizard!”
    • 2009 Children’s Writer PreK Seasonal Writing Contest, Grand-Prize ($500!), “Nature’s Lullaby, An Earth Day Story”
       
      • Look Out, Little Lizard!”
    • 2009 Children’s Writer PreK Seasonal Writing Contest, Grand-Prize ($500!), “Nature’s Lullaby, An Earth Day Story”
       
      • ($500!), “Nature’s Lullaby, An Earth Day Story”
       
    • 2009 Children's Writer PreK Seasonal Writing Contest, Finalist, "Happy Halloween"
    • 2007 Society of Southwestern Authors Writing Contest, Honorable Mention, Children’s Short Story, “Hamburger Worms.”
    • 2003 Highlights Foundation scholarship for the week long Writers Workshop in Chautauqua, NY.
      •  Highlights Foundation scholarship for the week long Writers Workshop in Chautauqua, NY.
    • Sam Levitz Direct-To-You Warehouse, Tucson, AZ, second-place prize winning slogan, 11/1988
      • , Tucson, AZ, second-place prize winning slogan, 11/1988
    • Safeway Grocery Store, Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia, prize winning slogan, 9/1985
      • , Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia, prize winning slogan, 9/1985
    • Central High Reunion Memory Book, Special Recognition Award, 11/1991, "What Have I Done Since ‘91?"

      Writing Publications
    • Children’s Writer, March 2009, article about my Grand-Prize winning entry in the PreK Seasonal writing contest.
    • Children's Book Council (CBC) Magazine, Perspectives, "Children's Book Authors: Learn How to Promote Children's Book Week, Your Book and Yourselves," with co-authors Juanita Havill and Jennifer J. Stewart, online 7/06
      • "Children's Book Authors: Learn How to Promote Children's Book Week, Your Book and Yourselves," with co-authors Juanita Havill and Jennifer J. Stewart, online 7/06
    • The Journey SCBWI-AZ Newszine, “The Three P’s of Submission: Practice, Patience, Persistence,” online Spring 2006-present.
      • AZ Newszine,       “The Three P’s of Submission: Practice, Patience, Persistence,” online Spring 2006-present.
    • The Institute of Children's Writers Rx for Writers, "Profile/Interview Writing: Say Goodbye to Rejection Letters,” online 9/04-9/05, BOOST4Writers, online April 2006, The Journey SCBWI-AZ Newszine, online Spring 2008-present.
    • The Report of the 2003 Highlights Foundation Writers Workshop at Chautauqua New York, "Chautauqua."

      Other Publication Credits

      Positive Promotions Slogans,       2005-2010 Writing slogans requires talent, intuition, expertise and creativity. I love writing slogans!
      2010: Volunteer Week, Nurses Week, Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week, Social Workers Month, Women’s Heart Health Month, Medical Laboratory Professionals Week, Nursing Home Week, EMS Week,
      Public Safety Telecommunications Week
      2009: Activity Professionals Week, Teacher Appreciation & Staff, Healthcare Housekeeping      , Healthcare Environmental Services, Healthcare Food Services, Bus Safety & Bus Driver, Emergency Nurses, Radiology Week, Physical Therapy & Rehab Week, Resource & Materials Management Week, Central Service Week
      2008: Home Care, Healthcare Facilities & Engineering Week, Reading Incentives, Teacher Appreciation, Staff Appreciation, Test-Taking, Health Catalog, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Occupational Therapy, Welcome Back to School, Customer Service Week
      2007: Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week, Healthcare Facilities & Engineering Staff, Reading Incentives, Black History Month, National Medical Laboratory Professionals Week, Nursing Home Week, TAKS, School Volunteer, Women’s Heart Health, Child Abuse Prevention Month, Grandparent’s Day, Prom Safety/Alcohol Safety, Resource and Materials Management Week, Central Service Week, School Bus Safety Week, Customer Service Week, Natl. Physical Therapy Month, Respiratory Care Week, Red Ribbon Week, Radiology Week.
      2006: National Nurses Week, National Nursing Assistants' Week, Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week, National Volunteer Week, National School Breakfast Week, Black History Month, Earth Day, 100th Day, Red Ribbon Week.
      2005: National Youth Service Day, National School Bus Safety Week.

      Arizona Daily Star, “Obama inspires change,” October 18, 2008.

      “Obama inspires change,” October 18, 2008.

      Desert Dog, “Michael Valdez, Canine Protector,” sold 2/07, pub. pending

      “Michael Valdez, Canine Protector,” sold 2/07, pub. pending

      Cactus Thimblers, "My Thimble Collection," Volume 19, 1/21/1996.

      , "My Thimble Collection," Volume 19, 1/21/1996.

      Arizona Daily Star, "Pay Teachers More," editorial

      , "Pay Teachers More," editorial

      Arizona Daily Star, "Plant of the Week--Her patio has tropical lushness from African Bird of Paradise"

      OFLNA Newsletter, 11/2000, "Why Volunteer for OFLLAH?," essay

      , "Plant of the Week--Her patio has tropical lushness from African Bird of Paradise"

      OFLNA Newsletter, 11/2000, "Why Volunteer for OFLLAH?," essay
      • ,       "Chautauqua."

      , Special Recognition Award, 11/1991, "What Have I Done Since ‘91?"

      “Elvis, Ruby, & Me”
    • 2010 Abilene Writers Guild Writing Contest, Honorable Mention, “Look Out, Little Lizard!”
    • 2009 Children’s Writer PreK Seasonal Writing Contest, Grand-Prize ($500!), “Nature’s Lullaby, An Earth Day Story”
       
      • Look Out, Little Lizard!”
    • 2009 Children’s Writer PreK Seasonal Writing Contest, Grand-Prize ($500!), “Nature’s Lullaby, An Earth Day Story”
       
      • ($500!), “Nature’s Lullaby, An Earth Day Story”
       
    • 2009 Children's Writer PreK Seasonal Writing Contest, Finalist, "Happy Halloween"
    • 2007 Society of Southwestern Authors Writing Contest, Honorable Mention, Children’s Short Story, “Hamburger Worms.”
    • 2003 Highlights Foundation scholarship for the week long Writers Workshop in Chautauqua, NY.
      •  Highlights Foundation scholarship for the week long Writers Workshop in Chautauqua, NY.
    • Sam Levitz Direct-To-You Warehouse, Tucson, AZ, second-place prize winning slogan, 11/1988
      • , Tucson, AZ, second-place prize winning slogan, 11/1988
    • Safeway Grocery Store, Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia, prize winning slogan, 9/1985
      • , Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia, prize winning slogan, 9/1985
    • Central High Reunion Memory Book, Special Recognition Award, 11/1991, "What Have I Done Since ‘91?"

      Writing Publications
    • Children’s Writer, March 2009, article about my Grand-Prize winning entry in the PreK Seasonal writing contest.
    • Children's Book Council (CBC) Magazine, Perspectives, "Children's Book Authors: Learn How to Promote Children's Book Week, Your Book and Yourselves," with co-authors Juanita Havill and Jennifer J. Stewart, online 7/06
      • "Children's Book Authors: Learn How to Promote Children's Book Week, Your Book and Yourselves," with co-authors Juanita Havill and Jennifer J. Stewart, online 7/06
    • The Journey SCBWI-AZ Newszine, “The Three P’s of Submission: Practice, Patience, Persistence,” online Spring 2006-present.
      • AZ Newszine,       “The Three P’s of Submission: Practice, Patience, Persistence,” online Spring 2006-present.
    • The Institute of Children's Writers Rx for Writers, "Profile/Interview Writing: Say Goodbye to Rejection Letters,” online 9/04-9/05, BOOST4Writers, online April 2006, The Journey SCBWI-AZ Newszine, online Spring 2008-present.
    • The Report of the 2003 Highlights Foundation Writers Workshop at Chautauqua New York, "Chautauqua."

      Other Publication Credits

      Positive Promotions Slogans,       2005-2010 Writing slogans requires talent, intuition, expertise and creativity. I love writing slogans!
      2010: Volunteer Week, Nurses Week, Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week, Social Workers Month, Women’s Heart Health Month, Medical Laboratory Professionals Week, Nursing Home Week, EMS Week,
      Public Safety Telecommunications Week
      2009: Activity Professionals Week, Teacher Appreciation & Staff, Healthcare Housekeeping      , Healthcare Environmental Services, Healthcare Food Services, Bus Safety & Bus Driver, Emergency Nurses, Radiology Week, Physical Therapy & Rehab Week, Resource & Materials Management Week, Central Service Week
      2008: Home Care, Healthcare Facilities & Engineering Week, Reading Incentives, Teacher Appreciation, Staff Appreciation, Test-Taking, Health Catalog, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Occupational Therapy, Welcome Back to School, Customer Service Week
      2007: Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week, Healthcare Facilities & Engineering Staff, Reading Incentives, Black History Month, National Medical Laboratory Professionals Week, Nursing Home Week, TAKS, School Volunteer, Women’s Heart Health, Child Abuse Prevention Month, Grandparent’s Day, Prom Safety/Alcohol Safety, Resource and Materials Management Week, Central Service Week, School Bus Safety Week, Customer Service Week, Natl. Physical Therapy Month, Respiratory Care Week, Red Ribbon Week, Radiology Week.
      2006: National Nurses Week, National Nursing Assistants' Week, Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week, National Volunteer Week, National School Breakfast Week, Black History Month, Earth Day, 100th Day, Red Ribbon Week.
      2005: National Youth Service Day, National School Bus Safety Week.

      Arizona Daily Star, “Obama inspires change,” October 18, 2008.

      “Obama inspires change,” October 18, 2008.

      Desert Dog, “Michael Valdez, Canine Protector,” sold 2/07, pub. pending

      “Michael Valdez, Canine Protector,” sold 2/07, pub. pending

      Cactus Thimblers, "My Thimble Collection," Volume 19, 1/21/1996.

      , "My Thimble Collection," Volume 19, 1/21/1996.

      Arizona Daily Star, "Pay Teachers More," editorial

      , "Pay Teachers More," editorial

      Arizona Daily Star, "Plant of the Week--Her patio has tropical lushness from African Bird of Paradise"

      OFLNA Newsletter, 11/2000, "Why Volunteer for OFLLAH?," essay

      , "Plant of the Week--Her patio has tropical lushness from African Bird of Paradise"

      OFLNA Newsletter, 11/2000, "Why Volunteer for OFLLAH?," essay
      • ,       "Chautauqua."

      , Special Recognition Award, 11/1991, "What Have I Done Since ‘91?"

      Writing Publications
    • Children’s Writer, March 2009, article about my Grand-Prize winning entry in the PreK Seasonal writing contest.
    • Children's Book Council (CBC) Magazine, Perspectives, "Children's Book Authors: Learn How to Promote Children's Book Week, Your Book and Yourselves," with co-authors Juanita Havill and Jennifer J. Stewart, online 7/06
      • "Children's Book Authors: Learn How to Promote Children's Book Week, Your Book and Yourselves," with co-authors Juanita Havill and Jennifer J. Stewart, online 7/06
    • The Journey SCBWI-AZ Newszine, “The Three P’s of Submission: Practice, Patience, Persistence,” online Spring 2006-present.
      • AZ Newszine,       “The Three P’s of Submission: Practice, Patience, Persistence,” online Spring 2006-present.
    • The Institute of Children's Writers Rx for Writers, "Profile/Interview Writing: Say Goodbye to Rejection Letters,” online 9/04-9/05, BOOST4Writers, online April 2006, The Journey SCBWI-AZ Newszine, online Spring 2008-present.
    • The Report of the 2003 Highlights Foundation Writers Workshop at Chautauqua New York, "Chautauqua."

      Other Publication Credits

      Positive Promotions Slogans,       2005-2010 Writing slogans requires talent, intuition, expertise and creativity. I love writing slogans!
      2010: Volunteer Week, Nurses Week, Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week, Social Workers Month, Women’s Heart Health Month, Medical Laboratory Professionals Week, Nursing Home Week, EMS Week,
      Public Safety Telecommunications Week
      2009: Activity Professionals Week, Teacher Appreciation & Staff, Healthcare Housekeeping      , Healthcare Environmental Services, Healthcare Food Services, Bus Safety & Bus Driver, Emergency Nurses, Radiology Week, Physical Therapy & Rehab Week, Resource & Materials Management Week, Central Service Week
      2008: Home Care, Healthcare Facilities & Engineering Week, Reading Incentives, Teacher Appreciation, Staff Appreciation, Test-Taking, Health Catalog, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Occupational Therapy, Welcome Back to School, Customer Service Week
      2007: Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week, Healthcare Facilities & Engineering Staff, Reading Incentives, Black History Month, National Medical Laboratory Professionals Week, Nursing Home Week, TAKS, School Volunteer, Women’s Heart Health, Child Abuse Prevention Month, Grandparent’s Day, Prom Safety/Alcohol Safety, Resource and Materials Management Week, Central Service Week, School Bus Safety Week, Customer Service Week, Natl. Physical Therapy Month, Respiratory Care Week, Red Ribbon Week, Radiology Week.
      2006: National Nurses Week, National Nursing Assistants' Week, Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week, National Volunteer Week, National School Breakfast Week, Black History Month, Earth Day, 100th Day, Red Ribbon Week.
      2005: National Youth Service Day, National School Bus Safety Week.

      Arizona Daily Star, “Obama inspires change,” October 18, 2008.

      “Obama inspires change,” October 18, 2008.

      Desert Dog, “Michael Valdez, Canine Protector,” sold 2/07, pub. pending

      “Michael Valdez, Canine Protector,” sold 2/07, pub. pending

      Cactus Thimblers, "My Thimble Collection," Volume 19, 1/21/1996.

      , "My Thimble Collection," Volume 19, 1/21/1996.

      Arizona Daily Star, "Pay Teachers More," editorial

      , "Pay Teachers More," editorial

      Arizona Daily Star, "Plant of the Week--Her patio has tropical lushness from African Bird of Paradise"

      OFLNA Newsletter, 11/2000, "Why Volunteer for OFLLAH?," essay

      , "Plant of the Week--Her patio has tropical lushness from African Bird of Paradise"

      OFLNA Newsletter, 11/2000, "Why Volunteer for OFLLAH?," essay
      • ,       "Chautauqua."

      , March 2009, article about my Grand-Prize winning entry in the PreK Seasonal writing contest.
    • Children's Book Council (CBC) Magazine, Perspectives, "Children's Book Authors: Learn How to Promote Children's Book Week, Your Book and Yourselves," with co-authors Juanita Havill and Jennifer J. Stewart, online 7/06
      • "Children's Book Authors: Learn How to Promote Children's Book Week, Your Book and Yourselves," with co-authors Juanita Havill and Jennifer J. Stewart, online 7/06
    • The Journey SCBWI-AZ Newszine, “The Three P’s of Submission: Practice, Patience, Persistence,” online Spring 2006-present.
      • AZ Newszine,       “The Three P’s of Submission: Practice, Patience, Persistence,” online Spring 2006-present.
    • The Institute of Children's Writers Rx for Writers, "Profile/Interview Writing: Say Goodbye to Rejection Letters,” online 9/04-9/05, BOOST4Writers, online April 2006, The Journey SCBWI-AZ Newszine, online Spring 2008-present.
    • The Report of the 2003 Highlights Foundation Writers Workshop at Chautauqua New York, "Chautauqua."

      Other Publication Credits

      Positive Promotions Slogans,       2005-2010 Writing slogans requires talent, intuition, expertise and creativity. I love writing slogans!
      2010: Volunteer Week, Nurses Week, Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week, Social Workers Month, Women’s Heart Health Month, Medical Laboratory Professionals Week, Nursing Home Week, EMS Week,
      Public Safety Telecommunications Week
      2009: Activity Professionals Week, Teacher Appreciation & Staff, Healthcare Housekeeping      , Healthcare Environmental Services, Healthcare Food Services, Bus Safety & Bus Driver, Emergency Nurses, Radiology Week, Physical Therapy & Rehab Week, Resource & Materials Management Week, Central Service Week
      2008: Home Care, Healthcare Facilities & Engineering Week, Reading Incentives, Teacher Appreciation, Staff Appreciation, Test-Taking, Health Catalog, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Occupational Therapy, Welcome Back to School, Customer Service Week
      2007: Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week, Healthcare Facilities & Engineering Staff, Reading Incentives, Black History Month, National Medical Laboratory Professionals Week, Nursing Home Week, TAKS, School Volunteer, Women’s Heart Health, Child Abuse Prevention Month, Grandparent’s Day, Prom Safety/Alcohol Safety, Resource and Materials Management Week, Central Service Week, School Bus Safety Week, Customer Service Week, Natl. Physical Therapy Month, Respiratory Care Week, Red Ribbon Week, Radiology Week.
      2006: National Nurses Week, National Nursing Assistants' Week, Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week, National Volunteer Week, National School Breakfast Week, Black History Month, Earth Day, 100th Day, Red Ribbon Week.
      2005: National Youth Service Day, National School Bus Safety Week.

      Arizona Daily Star, “Obama inspires change,” October 18, 2008.

      “Obama inspires change,” October 18, 2008.

      Desert Dog, “Michael Valdez, Canine Protector,” sold 2/07, pub. pending

      “Michael Valdez, Canine Protector,” sold 2/07, pub. pending

      Cactus Thimblers, "My Thimble Collection," Volume 19, 1/21/1996.

      , "My Thimble Collection," Volume 19, 1/21/1996.

      Arizona Daily Star, "Pay Teachers More," editorial

      , "Pay Teachers More," editorial

      Arizona Daily Star, "Plant of the Week--Her patio has tropical lushness from African Bird of Paradise"

      OFLNA Newsletter, 11/2000, "Why Volunteer for OFLLAH?," essay

      , "Plant of the Week--Her patio has tropical lushness from African Bird of Paradise"

      OFLNA Newsletter, 11/2000, "Why Volunteer for OFLLAH?," essay
      • ,       "Chautauqua."

      Other Publication Credits

      Positive Promotions Slogans,       2005-2010 Writing slogans requires talent, intuition, expertise and creativity. I love writing slogans!
      2010: Volunteer Week, Nurses Week, Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week, Social Workers Month, Women’s Heart Health Month, Medical Laboratory Professionals Week, Nursing Home Week, EMS Week,
      Public Safety Telecommunications Week
      2009: Activity Professionals Week, Teacher Appreciation & Staff, Healthcare Housekeeping      , Healthcare Environmental Services, Healthcare Food Services, Bus Safety & Bus Driver, Emergency Nurses, Radiology Week, Physical Therapy & Rehab Week, Resource & Materials Management Week, Central Service Week
      2008: Home Care, Healthcare Facilities & Engineering Week, Reading Incentives, Teacher Appreciation, Staff Appreciation, Test-Taking, Health Catalog, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Occupational Therapy, Welcome Back to School, Customer Service Week
      2007: Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week, Healthcare Facilities & Engineering Staff, Reading Incentives, Black History Month, National Medical Laboratory Professionals Week, Nursing Home Week, TAKS, School Volunteer, Women’s Heart Health, Child Abuse Prevention Month, Grandparent’s Day, Prom Safety/Alcohol Safety, Resource and Materials Management Week, Central Service Week, School Bus Safety Week, Customer Service Week, Natl. Physical Therapy Month, Respiratory Care Week, Red Ribbon Week, Radiology Week.
      2006: National Nurses Week, National Nursing Assistants' Week, Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week, National Volunteer Week, National School Breakfast Week, Black History Month, Earth Day, 100th Day, Red Ribbon Week.
      2005: National Youth Service Day, National School Bus Safety Week.

      Arizona Daily Star, “Obama inspires change,” October 18, 2008.

      “Obama inspires change,” October 18, 2008.

      Desert Dog, “Michael Valdez, Canine Protector,” sold 2/07, pub. pending

      “Michael Valdez, Canine Protector,” sold 2/07, pub. pending

      Cactus Thimblers, "My Thimble Collection," Volume 19, 1/21/1996.

      , "My Thimble Collection," Volume 19, 1/21/1996.

      Arizona Daily Star, "Pay Teachers More," editorial

      , "Pay Teachers More," editorial

      Arizona Daily Star, "Plant of the Week--Her patio has tropical lushness from African Bird of Paradise"

      OFLNA Newsletter, 11/2000, "Why Volunteer for OFLLAH?," essay

      , "Plant of the Week--Her patio has tropical lushness from African Bird of Paradise"

      OFLNA Newsletter, 11/2000, "Why Volunteer for OFLLAH?," essay
  • My Friend, "What's Inside?," 3/04, a grandfather's rock collection helps his grandson learn to look beyond external differences.

    Awards/Prize Winning Writing
  • 2010 Southwest Writers Annual Writing Contest, Finalist, Middle Grade/YA Novel,
    “Elvis, Ruby, & Me”
  • 2010 Abilene Writers Guild Writing Contest, Honorable Mention, “Look Out, Little Lizard!”
  • 2009 Children’s Writer PreK Seasonal Writing Contest, Grand-Prize ($500!), “Nature’s Lullaby, An Earth Day Story”
     
    • Look Out, Little Lizard!”
  • 2009 Children’s Writer PreK Seasonal Writing Contest, Grand-Prize ($500!), “Nature’s Lullaby, An Earth Day Story”
     
    • ($500!), “Nature’s Lullaby, An Earth Day Story”
     
  • 2009 Children's Writer PreK Seasonal Writing Contest, Finalist, "Happy Halloween"
  • 2007 Society of Southwestern Authors Writing Contest, Honorable Mention, Children’s Short Story, “Hamburger Worms.”
  • 2003 Highlights Foundation scholarship for the week long Writers Workshop in Chautauqua, NY.
    •  Highlights Foundation scholarship for the week long Writers Workshop in Chautauqua, NY.
  • Sam Levitz Direct-To-You Warehouse, Tucson, AZ, second-place prize winning slogan, 11/1988
    • , Tucson, AZ, second-place prize winning slogan, 11/1988
  • Safeway Grocery Store, Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia, prize winning slogan, 9/1985
    • , Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia, prize winning slogan, 9/1985
  • Central High Reunion Memory Book, Special Recognition Award, 11/1991, "What Have I Done Since ‘91?"

    Writing Publications
  • Children’s Writer, March 2009, article about my Grand-Prize winning entry in the PreK Seasonal writing contest.
  • Children's Book Council (CBC) Magazine, Perspectives, "Children's Book Authors: Learn How to Promote Children's Book Week, Your Book and Yourselves," with co-authors Juanita Havill and Jennifer J. Stewart, online 7/06
    • "Children's Book Authors: Learn How to Promote Children's Book Week, Your Book and Yourselves," with co-authors Juanita Havill and Jennifer J. Stewart, online 7/06
  • The Journey SCBWI-AZ Newszine, “The Three P’s of Submission: Practice, Patience, Persistence,” online Spring 2006-present.
    • AZ Newszine,     “The Three P’s of Submission: Practice, Patience, Persistence,” online Spring 2006-present.
  • The Institute of Children's Writers Rx for Writers, "Profile/Interview Writing: Say Goodbye to Rejection Letters,” online 9/04-9/05, BOOST4Writers, online April 2006, The Journey SCBWI-AZ Newszine, online Spring 2008-present.
  • The Report of the 2003 Highlights Foundation Writers Workshop at Chautauqua New York, "Chautauqua."

    Other Publication Credits

    Positive Promotions Slogans,     2005-2010 Writing slogans requires talent, intuition, expertise and creativity. I love writing slogans!
    2010: Volunteer Week, Nurses Week, Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week, Social Workers Month, Women’s Heart Health Month, Medical Laboratory Professionals Week, Nursing Home Week, EMS Week,
    Public Safety Telecommunications Week
    2009: Activity Professionals Week, Teacher Appreciation & Staff, Healthcare Housekeeping    , Healthcare Environmental Services, Healthcare Food Services, Bus Safety & Bus Driver, Emergency Nurses, Radiology Week, Physical Therapy & Rehab Week, Resource & Materials Management Week, Central Service Week
    2008: Home Care, Healthcare Facilities & Engineering Week, Reading Incentives, Teacher Appreciation, Staff Appreciation, Test-Taking, Health Catalog, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Occupational Therapy, Welcome Back to School, Customer Service Week
    2007: Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week, Healthcare Facilities & Engineering Staff, Reading Incentives, Black History Month, National Medical Laboratory Professionals Week, Nursing Home Week, TAKS, School Volunteer, Women’s Heart Health, Child Abuse Prevention Month, Grandparent’s Day, Prom Safety/Alcohol Safety, Resource and Materials Management Week, Central Service Week, School Bus Safety Week, Customer Service Week, Natl. Physical Therapy Month, Respiratory Care Week, Red Ribbon Week, Radiology Week.
    2006: National Nurses Week, National Nursing Assistants' Week, Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week, National Volunteer Week, National School Breakfast Week, Black History Month, Earth Day, 100th Day, Red Ribbon Week.
    2005: National Youth Service Day, National School Bus Safety Week.

    Arizona Daily Star, “Obama inspires change,” October 18, 2008.

    “Obama inspires change,” October 18, 2008.

    Desert Dog, “Michael Valdez, Canine Protector,” sold 2/07, pub. pending

    “Michael Valdez, Canine Protector,” sold 2/07, pub. pending

    Cactus Thimblers, "My Thimble Collection," Volume 19, 1/21/1996.

    , "My Thimble Collection," Volume 19, 1/21/1996.

    Arizona Daily Star, "Pay Teachers More," editorial

    , "Pay Teachers More," editorial

    Arizona Daily Star, "Plant of the Week--Her patio has tropical lushness from African Bird of Paradise"

    OFLNA Newsletter, 11/2000, "Why Volunteer for OFLLAH?," essay

    , "Plant of the Week--Her patio has tropical lushness from African Bird of Paradise"

    OFLNA Newsletter, 11/2000, "Why Volunteer for OFLLAH?," essay
    • ,     "Chautauqua."

    , Special Recognition Award, 11/1991, "What Have I Done Since ‘91?"

    “Elvis, Ruby, & Me”
  • 2010 Abilene Writers Guild Writing Contest, Honorable Mention, “Look Out, Little Lizard!”
  • 2009 Children’s Writer PreK Seasonal Writing Contest, Grand-Prize ($500!), “Nature’s Lullaby, An Earth Day Story”
     
    • Look Out, Little Lizard!”
  • 2009 Children’s Writer PreK Seasonal Writing Contest, Grand-Prize ($500!), “Nature’s Lullaby, An Earth Day Story”
     
    • ($500!), “Nature’s Lullaby, An Earth Day Story”
     
  • 2009 Children's Writer PreK Seasonal Writing Contest, Finalist, "Happy Halloween"
  • 2007 Society of Southwestern Authors Writing Contest, Honorable Mention, Children’s Short Story, “Hamburger Worms.”
  • 2003 Highlights Foundation scholarship for the week long Writers Workshop in Chautauqua, NY.
    •  Highlights Foundation scholarship for the week long Writers Workshop in Chautauqua, NY.
  • Sam Levitz Direct-To-You Warehouse, Tucson, AZ, second-place prize winning slogan, 11/1988
    • , Tucson, AZ, second-place prize winning slogan, 11/1988
  • Safeway Grocery Store, Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia, prize winning slogan, 9/1985
    • , Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia, prize winning slogan, 9/1985
  • Central High Reunion Memory Book, Special Recognition Award, 11/1991, "What Have I Done Since ‘91?"

    Writing Publications
  • Children’s Writer, March 2009, article about my Grand-Prize winning entry in the PreK Seasonal writing contest.
  • Children's Book Council (CBC) Magazine, Perspectives, "Children's Book Authors: Learn How to Promote Children's Book Week, Your Book and Yourselves," with co-authors Juanita Havill and Jennifer J. Stewart, online 7/06
    • "Children's Book Authors: Learn How to Promote Children's Book Week, Your Book and Yourselves," with co-authors Juanita Havill and Jennifer J. Stewart, online 7/06
  • The Journey SCBWI-AZ Newszine, “The Three P’s of Submission: Practice, Patience, Persistence,” online Spring 2006-present.
    • AZ Newszine,     “The Three P’s of Submission: Practice, Patience, Persistence,” online Spring 2006-present.
  • The Institute of Children's Writers Rx for Writers, "Profile/Interview Writing: Say Goodbye to Rejection Letters,” online 9/04-9/05, BOOST4Writers, online April 2006, The Journey SCBWI-AZ Newszine, online Spring 2008-present.
  • The Report of the 2003 Highlights Foundation Writers Workshop at Chautauqua New York, "Chautauqua."

    Other Publication Credits

    Positive Promotions Slogans,     2005-2010 Writing slogans requires talent, intuition, expertise and creativity. I love writing slogans!
    2010: Volunteer Week, Nurses Week, Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week, Social Workers Month, Women’s Heart Health Month, Medical Laboratory Professionals Week, Nursing Home Week, EMS Week,
    Public Safety Telecommunications Week
    2009: Activity Professionals Week, Teacher Appreciation & Staff, Healthcare Housekeeping    , Healthcare Environmental Services, Healthcare Food Services, Bus Safety & Bus Driver, Emergency Nurses, Radiology Week, Physical Therapy & Rehab Week, Resource & Materials Management Week, Central Service Week
    2008: Home Care, Healthcare Facilities & Engineering Week, Reading Incentives, Teacher Appreciation, Staff Appreciation, Test-Taking, Health Catalog, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Occupational Therapy, Welcome Back to School, Customer Service Week
    2007: Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week, Healthcare Facilities & Engineering Staff, Reading Incentives, Black History Month, National Medical Laboratory Professionals Week, Nursing Home Week, TAKS, School Volunteer, Women’s Heart Health, Child Abuse Prevention Month, Grandparent’s Day, Prom Safety/Alcohol Safety, Resource and Materials Management Week, Central Service Week, School Bus Safety Week, Customer Service Week, Natl. Physical Therapy Month, Respiratory Care Week, Red Ribbon Week, Radiology Week.
    2006: National Nurses Week, National Nursing Assistants' Week, Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week, National Volunteer Week, National School Breakfast Week, Black History Month, Earth Day, 100th Day, Red Ribbon Week.
    2005: National Youth Service Day, National School Bus Safety Week.

    Arizona Daily Star, “Obama inspires change,” October 18, 2008.

    “Obama inspires change,” October 18, 2008.

    Desert Dog, “Michael Valdez, Canine Protector,” sold 2/07, pub. pending

    “Michael Valdez, Canine Protector,” sold 2/07, pub. pending

    Cactus Thimblers, "My Thimble Collection," Volume 19, 1/21/1996.

    , "My Thimble Collection," Volume 19, 1/21/1996.

    Arizona Daily Star, "Pay Teachers More," editorial

    , "Pay Teachers More," editorial

    Arizona Daily Star, "Plant of the Week--Her patio has tropical lushness from African Bird of Paradise"

    OFLNA Newsletter, 11/2000, "Why Volunteer for OFLLAH?," essay

    , "Plant of the Week--Her patio has tropical lushness from African Bird of Paradise"

    OFLNA Newsletter, 11/2000, "Why Volunteer for OFLLAH?," essay
    • ,     "Chautauqua."

    , Special Recognition Award, 11/1991, "What Have I Done Since ‘91?"

    Writing Publications
  • Children’s Writer, March 2009, article about my Grand-Prize winning entry in the PreK Seasonal writing contest.
  • Children's Book Council (CBC) Magazine, Perspectives, "Children's Book Authors: Learn How to Promote Children's Book Week, Your Book and Yourselves," with co-authors Juanita Havill and Jennifer J. Stewart, online 7/06
    • "Children's Book Authors: Learn How to Promote Children's Book Week, Your Book and Yourselves," with co-authors Juanita Havill and Jennifer J. Stewart, online 7/06
  • The Journey SCBWI-AZ Newszine, “The Three P’s of Submission: Practice, Patience, Persistence,” online Spring 2006-present.
    • AZ Newszine,     “The Three P’s of Submission: Practice, Patience, Persistence,” online Spring 2006-present.
  • The Institute of Children's Writers Rx for Writers, "Profile/Interview Writing: Say Goodbye to Rejection Letters,” online 9/04-9/05, BOOST4Writers, online April 2006, The Journey SCBWI-AZ Newszine, online Spring 2008-present.
  • The Report of the 2003 Highlights Foundation Writers Workshop at Chautauqua New York, "Chautauqua."

    Other Publication Credits

    Positive Promotions Slogans,     2005-2010 Writing slogans requires talent, intuition, expertise and creativity. I love writing slogans!
    2010: Volunteer Week, Nurses Week, Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week, Social Workers Month, Women’s Heart Health Month, Medical Laboratory Professionals Week, Nursing Home Week, EMS Week,
    Public Safety Telecommunications Week
    2009: Activity Professionals Week, Teacher Appreciation & Staff, Healthcare Housekeeping    , Healthcare Environmental Services, Healthcare Food Services, Bus Safety & Bus Driver, Emergency Nurses, Radiology Week, Physical Therapy & Rehab Week, Resource & Materials Management Week, Central Service Week
    2008: Home Care, Healthcare Facilities & Engineering Week, Reading Incentives, Teacher Appreciation, Staff Appreciation, Test-Taking, Health Catalog, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Occupational Therapy, Welcome Back to School, Customer Service Week
    2007: Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week, Healthcare Facilities & Engineering Staff, Reading Incentives, Black History Month, National Medical Laboratory Professionals Week, Nursing Home Week, TAKS, School Volunteer, Women’s Heart Health, Child Abuse Prevention Month, Grandparent’s Day, Prom Safety/Alcohol Safety, Resource and Materials Management Week, Central Service Week, School Bus Safety Week, Customer Service Week, Natl. Physical Therapy Month, Respiratory Care Week, Red Ribbon Week, Radiology Week.
    2006: National Nurses Week, National Nursing Assistants' Week, Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week, National Volunteer Week, National School Breakfast Week, Black History Month, Earth Day, 100th Day, Red Ribbon Week.
    2005: National Youth Service Day, National School Bus Safety Week.

    Arizona Daily Star, “Obama inspires change,” October 18, 2008.

    “Obama inspires change,” October 18, 2008.

    Desert Dog, “Michael Valdez, Canine Protector,” sold 2/07, pub. pending

    “Michael Valdez, Canine Protector,” sold 2/07, pub. pending

    Cactus Thimblers, "My Thimble Collection," Volume 19, 1/21/1996.

    , "My Thimble Collection," Volume 19, 1/21/1996.

    Arizona Daily Star, "Pay Teachers More," editorial

    , "Pay Teachers More," editorial

    Arizona Daily Star, "Plant of the Week--Her patio has tropical lushness from African Bird of Paradise"

    OFLNA Newsletter, 11/2000, "Why Volunteer for OFLLAH?," essay

    , "Plant of the Week--Her patio has tropical lushness from African Bird of Paradise"

    OFLNA Newsletter, 11/2000, "Why Volunteer for OFLLAH?," essay
    • ,     "Chautauqua."

    , March 2009, article about my Grand-Prize winning entry in the PreK Seasonal writing contest.
  • Children's Book Council (CBC) Magazine, Perspectives, "Children's Book Authors: Learn How to Promote Children's Book Week, Your Book and Yourselves," with co-authors Juanita Havill and Jennifer J. Stewart, online 7/06
    • "Children's Book Authors: Learn How to Promote Children's Book Week, Your Book and Yourselves," with co-authors Juanita Havill and Jennifer J. Stewart, online 7/06
  • The Journey SCBWI-AZ Newszine, “The Three P’s of Submission: Practice, Patience, Persistence,” online Spring 2006-present.
    • AZ Newszine,     “The Three P’s of Submission: Practice, Patience, Persistence,” online Spring 2006-present.
  • The Institute of Children's Writers Rx for Writers, "Profile/Interview Writing: Say Goodbye to Rejection Letters,” online 9/04-9/05, BOOST4Writers, online April 2006, The Journey SCBWI-AZ Newszine, online Spring 2008-present.
  • The Report of the 2003 Highlights Foundation Writers Workshop at Chautauqua New York, "Chautauqua."

    Other Publication Credits

    Positive Promotions Slogans,     2005-2010 Writing slogans requires talent, intuition, expertise and creativity. I love writing slogans!
    2010: Volunteer Week, Nurses Week, Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week, Social Workers Month, Women’s Heart Health Month, Medical Laboratory Professionals Week, Nursing Home Week, EMS Week,
    Public Safety Telecommunications Week
    2009: Activity Professionals Week, Teacher Appreciation & Staff, Healthcare Housekeeping    , Healthcare Environmental Services, Healthcare Food Services, Bus Safety & Bus Driver, Emergency Nurses, Radiology Week, Physical Therapy & Rehab Week, Resource & Materials Management Week, Central Service Week
    2008: Home Care, Healthcare Facilities & Engineering Week, Reading Incentives, Teacher Appreciation, Staff Appreciation, Test-Taking, Health Catalog, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Occupational Therapy, Welcome Back to School, Customer Service Week
    2007: Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week, Healthcare Facilities & Engineering Staff, Reading Incentives, Black History Month, National Medical Laboratory Professionals Week, Nursing Home Week, TAKS, School Volunteer, Women’s Heart Health, Child Abuse Prevention Month, Grandparent’s Day, Prom Safety/Alcohol Safety, Resource and Materials Management Week, Central Service Week, School Bus Safety Week, Customer Service Week, Natl. Physical Therapy Month, Respiratory Care Week, Red Ribbon Week, Radiology Week.
    2006: National Nurses Week, National Nursing Assistants' Week, Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week, National Volunteer Week, National School Breakfast Week, Black History Month, Earth Day, 100th Day, Red Ribbon Week.
    2005: National Youth Service Day, National School Bus Safety Week.

    Arizona Daily Star, “Obama inspires change,” October 18, 2008.

    “Obama inspires change,” October 18, 2008.

    Desert Dog, “Michael Valdez, Canine Protector,” sold 2/07, pub. pending

    “Michael Valdez, Canine Protector,” sold 2/07, pub. pending

    Cactus Thimblers, "My Thimble Collection," Volume 19, 1/21/1996.

    , "My Thimble Collection," Volume 19, 1/21/1996.

    Arizona Daily Star, "Pay Teachers More," editorial

    , "Pay Teachers More," editorial

    Arizona Daily Star, "Plant of the Week--Her patio has tropical lushness from African Bird of Paradise"

    OFLNA Newsletter, 11/2000, "Why Volunteer for OFLLAH?," essay

    , "Plant of the Week--Her patio has tropical lushness from African Bird of Paradise"

    OFLNA Newsletter, 11/2000, "Why Volunteer for OFLLAH?," essay
    • ,     "Chautauqua."

    Other Publication Credits

    Positive Promotions Slogans,     2005-2010 Writing slogans requires talent, intuition, expertise and creativity. I love writing slogans!
    2010: Volunteer Week, Nurses Week, Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week, Social Workers Month, Women’s Heart Health Month, Medical Laboratory Professionals Week, Nursing Home Week, EMS Week,
    Public Safety Telecommunications Week
    2009: Activity Professionals Week, Teacher Appreciation & Staff, Healthcare Housekeeping    , Healthcare Environmental Services, Healthcare Food Services, Bus Safety & Bus Driver, Emergency Nurses, Radiology Week, Physical Therapy & Rehab Week, Resource & Materials Management Week, Central Service Week
    2008: Home Care, Healthcare Facilities & Engineering Week, Reading Incentives, Teacher Appreciation, Staff Appreciation, Test-Taking, Health Catalog, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Occupational Therapy, Welcome Back to School, Customer Service Week
    2007: Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week, Healthcare Facilities & Engineering Staff, Reading Incentives, Black History Month, National Medical Laboratory Professionals Week, Nursing Home Week, TAKS, School Volunteer, Women’s Heart Health, Child Abuse Prevention Month, Grandparent’s Day, Prom Safety/Alcohol Safety, Resource and Materials Management Week, Central Service Week, School Bus Safety Week, Customer Service Week, Natl. Physical Therapy Month, Respiratory Care Week, Red Ribbon Week, Radiology Week.
    2006: National Nurses Week, National Nursing Assistants' Week, Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week, National Volunteer Week, National School Breakfast Week, Black History Month, Earth Day, 100th Day, Red Ribbon Week.
    2005: National Youth Service Day, National School Bus Safety Week.

    Arizona Daily Star, “Obama inspires change,” October 18, 2008.

    “Obama inspires change,” October 18, 2008.

    Desert Dog, “Michael Valdez, Canine Protector,” sold 2/07, pub. pending

    “Michael Valdez, Canine Protector,” sold 2/07, pub. pending

    Cactus Thimblers, "My Thimble Collection," Volume 19, 1/21/1996.

    , "My Thimble Collection," Volume 19, 1/21/1996.

    Arizona Daily Star, "Pay Teachers More," editorial

    , "Pay Teachers More," editorial

    Arizona Daily Star, "Plant of the Week--Her patio has tropical lushness from African Bird of Paradise"

    OFLNA Newsletter, 11/2000, "Why Volunteer for OFLLAH?," essay

    , "Plant of the Week--Her patio has tropical lushness from African Bird of Paradise"

    OFLNA Newsletter, 11/2000, "Why Volunteer for OFLLAH?," essay
  • 2010 Southwest Writers Annual Writing Contest, Finalist, Middle Grade/YA Novel,
    “Elvis, Ruby, & Me”
  • 2010 Abilene Writers Guild Writing Contest, Honorable Mention, “Look Out, Little Lizard!”
  • 2009 Children’s Writer PreK Seasonal Writing Contest, Grand-Prize ($500!), “Nature’s Lullaby, An Earth Day Story”
     
    • Look Out, Little Lizard!”
  • 2009 Children’s Writer PreK Seasonal Writing Contest, Grand-Prize ($500!), “Nature’s Lullaby, An Earth Day Story”
     
    • ($500!), “Nature’s Lullaby, An Earth Day Story”
     
  • 2009 Children's Writer PreK Seasonal Writing Contest, Finalist, "Happy Halloween"
  • 2007 Society of Southwestern Authors Writing Contest, Honorable Mention, Children’s Short Story, “Hamburger Worms.”
  • 2003 Highlights Foundation scholarship for the week long Writers Workshop in Chautauqua, NY.
    •  Highlights Foundation scholarship for the week long Writers Workshop in Chautauqua, NY.
  • Sam Levitz Direct-To-You Warehouse, Tucson, AZ, second-place prize winning slogan, 11/1988
    • , Tucson, AZ, second-place prize winning slogan, 11/1988
  • Safeway Grocery Store, Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia, prize winning slogan, 9/1985
    • , Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia, prize winning slogan, 9/1985
  • Central High Reunion Memory Book, Special Recognition Award, 11/1991, "What Have I Done Since ‘91?"

    Writing Publications
  • Children’s Writer, March 2009, article about my Grand-Prize winning entry in the PreK Seasonal writing contest.
  • Children's Book Council (CBC) Magazine, Perspectives, "Children's Book Authors: Learn How to Promote Children's Book Week, Your Book and Yourselves," with co-authors Juanita Havill and Jennifer J. Stewart, online 7/06
    • "Children's Book Authors: Learn How to Promote Children's Book Week, Your Book and Yourselves," with co-authors Juanita Havill and Jennifer J. Stewart, online 7/06
  • The Journey SCBWI-AZ Newszine, “The Three P’s of Submission: Practice, Patience, Persistence,” online Spring 2006-present.
    • AZ Newszine,     “The Three P’s of Submission: Practice, Patience, Persistence,” online Spring 2006-present.
  • The Institute of Children's Writers Rx for Writers, "Profile/Interview Writing: Say Goodbye to Rejection Letters,” online 9/04-9/05, BOOST4Writers, online April 2006, The Journey SCBWI-AZ Newszine, online Spring 2008-present.
  • The Report of the 2003 Highlights Foundation Writers Workshop at Chautauqua New York, "Chautauqua."

    Other Publication Credits

    Positive Promotions Slogans,     2005-2010 Writing slogans requires talent, intuition, expertise and creativity. I love writing slogans!
    2010: Volunteer Week, Nurses Week, Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week, Social Workers Month, Women’s Heart Health Month, Medical Laboratory Professionals Week, Nursing Home Week, EMS Week,
    Public Safety Telecommunications Week
    2009: Activity Professionals Week, Teacher Appreciation & Staff, Healthcare Housekeeping    , Healthcare Environmental Services, Healthcare Food Services, Bus Safety & Bus Driver, Emergency Nurses, Radiology Week, Physical Therapy & Rehab Week, Resource & Materials Management Week, Central Service Week
    2008: Home Care, Healthcare Facilities & Engineering Week, Reading Incentives, Teacher Appreciation, Staff Appreciation, Test-Taking, Health Catalog, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Occupational Therapy, Welcome Back to School, Customer Service Week
    2007: Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week, Healthcare Facilities & Engineering Staff, Reading Incentives, Black History Month, National Medical Laboratory Professionals Week, Nursing Home Week, TAKS, School Volunteer, Women’s Heart Health, Child Abuse Prevention Month, Grandparent’s Day, Prom Safety/Alcohol Safety, Resource and Materials Management Week, Central Service Week, School Bus Safety Week, Customer Service Week, Natl. Physical Therapy Month, Respiratory Care Week, Red Ribbon Week, Radiology Week.
    2006: National Nurses Week, National Nursing Assistants' Week, Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week, National Volunteer Week, National School Breakfast Week, Black History Month, Earth Day, 100th Day, Red Ribbon Week.
    2005: National Youth Service Day, National School Bus Safety Week.

    Arizona Daily Star, “Obama inspires change,” October 18, 2008.

    “Obama inspires change,” October 18, 2008.

    Desert Dog, “Michael Valdez, Canine Protector,” sold 2/07, pub. pending

    “Michael Valdez, Canine Protector,” sold 2/07, pub. pending

    Cactus Thimblers, "My Thimble Collection," Volume 19, 1/21/1996.

    , "My Thimble Collection," Volume 19, 1/21/1996.

    Arizona Daily Star, "Pay Teachers More," editorial

    , "Pay Teachers More," editorial

    Arizona Daily Star, "Plant of the Week--Her patio has tropical lushness from African Bird of Paradise"

    OFLNA Newsletter, 11/2000, "Why Volunteer for OFLLAH?," essay

    , "Plant of the Week--Her patio has tropical lushness from African Bird of Paradise"

    OFLNA Newsletter, 11/2000, "Why Volunteer for OFLLAH?," essay
    • ,     "Chautauqua."

    , Special Recognition Award, 11/1991, "What Have I Done Since ‘91?"

    Writing Publications
  • Children’s Writer, March 2009, article about my Grand-Prize winning entry in the PreK Seasonal writing contest.
  • Children's Book Council (CBC) Magazine, Perspectives, "Children's Book Authors: Learn How to Promote Children's Book Week, Your Book and Yourselves," with co-authors Juanita Havill and Jennifer J. Stewart, online 7/06
    • "Children's Book Authors: Learn How to Promote Children's Book Week, Your Book and Yourselves," with co-authors Juanita Havill and Jennifer J. Stewart, online 7/06
  • The Journey SCBWI-AZ Newszine, “The Three P’s of Submission: Practice, Patience, Persistence,” online Spring 2006-present.
    • AZ Newszine,     “The Three P’s of Submission: Practice, Patience, Persistence,” online Spring 2006-present.
  • The Institute of Children's Writers Rx for Writers, "Profile/Interview Writing: Say Goodbye to Rejection Letters,” online 9/04-9/05, BOOST4Writers, online April 2006, The Journey SCBWI-AZ Newszine, online Spring 2008-present.
  • The Report of the 2003 Highlights Foundation Writers Workshop at Chautauqua New York, "Chautauqua."

    Other Publication Credits

    Positive Promotions Slogans,     2005-2010 Writing slogans requires talent, intuition, expertise and creativity. I love writing slogans!
    2010: Volunteer Week, Nurses Week, Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week, Social Workers Month, Women’s Heart Health Month, Medical Laboratory Professionals Week, Nursing Home Week, EMS Week,
    Public Safety Telecommunications Week
    2009: Activity Professionals Week, Teacher Appreciation & Staff, Healthcare Housekeeping    , Healthcare Environmental Services, Healthcare Food Services, Bus Safety & Bus Driver, Emergency Nurses, Radiology Week, Physical Therapy & Rehab Week, Resource & Materials Management Week, Central Service Week
    2008: Home Care, Healthcare Facilities & Engineering Week, Reading Incentives, Teacher Appreciation, Staff Appreciation, Test-Taking, Health Catalog, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Occupational Therapy, Welcome Back to School, Customer Service Week
    2007: Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week, Healthcare Facilities & Engineering Staff, Reading Incentives, Black History Month, National Medical Laboratory Professionals Week, Nursing Home Week, TAKS, School Volunteer, Women’s Heart Health, Child Abuse Prevention Month, Grandparent’s Day, Prom Safety/Alcohol Safety, Resource and Materials Management Week, Central Service Week, School Bus Safety Week, Customer Service Week, Natl. Physical Therapy Month, Respiratory Care Week, Red Ribbon Week, Radiology Week.
    2006: National Nurses Week, National Nursing Assistants' Week, Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week, National Volunteer Week, National School Breakfast Week, Black History Month, Earth Day, 100th Day, Red Ribbon Week.
    2005: National Youth Service Day, National School Bus Safety Week.

    Arizona Daily Star, “Obama inspires change,” October 18, 2008.

    “Obama inspires change,” October 18, 2008.

    Desert Dog, “Michael Valdez, Canine Protector,” sold 2/07, pub. pending

    “Michael Valdez, Canine Protector,” sold 2/07, pub. pending

    Cactus Thimblers, "My Thimble Collection," Volume 19, 1/21/1996.

    , "My Thimble Collection," Volume 19, 1/21/1996.

    Arizona Daily Star, "Pay Teachers More," editorial

    , "Pay Teachers More," editorial

    Arizona Daily Star, "Plant of the Week--Her patio has tropical lushness from African Bird of Paradise"

    OFLNA Newsletter, 11/2000, "Why Volunteer for OFLLAH?," essay

    , "Plant of the Week--Her patio has tropical lushness from African Bird of Paradise"

    OFLNA Newsletter, 11/2000, "Why Volunteer for OFLLAH?," essay
    • ,     "Chautauqua."

    , March 2009, article about my Grand-Prize winning entry in the PreK Seasonal writing contest.
  • Children's Book Council (CBC) Magazine, Perspectives, "Children's Book Authors: Learn How to Promote Children's Book Week, Your Book and Yourselves," with co-authors Juanita Havill and Jennifer J. Stewart, online 7/06
    • "Children's Book Authors: Learn How to Promote Children's Book Week, Your Book and Yourselves," with co-authors Juanita Havill and Jennifer J. Stewart, online 7/06
  • The Journey SCBWI-AZ Newszine, “The Three P’s of Submission: Practice, Patience, Persistence,” online Spring 2006-present.
    • AZ Newszine,     “The Three P’s of Submission: Practice, Patience, Persistence,” online Spring 2006-present.
  • The Institute of Children's Writers Rx for Writers, "Profile/Interview Writing: Say Goodbye to Rejection Letters,” online 9/04-9/05, BOOST4Writers, online April 2006, The Journey SCBWI-AZ Newszine, online Spring 2008-present.
  • The Report of the 2003 Highlights Foundation Writers Workshop at Chautauqua New York, "Chautauqua."

    Other Publication Credits

    Positive Promotions Slogans,     2005-2010 Writing slogans requires talent, intuition, expertise and creativity. I love writing slogans!
    2010: Volunteer Week, Nurses Week, Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week, Social Workers Month, Women’s Heart Health Month, Medical Laboratory Professionals Week, Nursing Home Week, EMS Week,
    Public Safety Telecommunications Week
    2009: Activity Professionals Week, Teacher Appreciation & Staff, Healthcare Housekeeping    , Healthcare Environmental Services, Healthcare Food Services, Bus Safety & Bus Driver, Emergency Nurses, Radiology Week, Physical Therapy & Rehab Week, Resource & Materials Management Week, Central Service Week
    2008: Home Care, Healthcare Facilities & Engineering Week, Reading Incentives, Teacher Appreciation, Staff Appreciation, Test-Taking, Health Catalog, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Occupational Therapy, Welcome Back to School, Customer Service Week
    2007: Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week, Healthcare Facilities & Engineering Staff, Reading Incentives, Black History Month, National Medical Laboratory Professionals Week, Nursing Home Week, TAKS, School Volunteer, Women’s Heart Health, Child Abuse Prevention Month, Grandparent’s Day, Prom Safety/Alcohol Safety, Resource and Materials Management Week, Central Service Week, School Bus Safety Week, Customer Service Week, Natl. Physical Therapy Month, Respiratory Care Week, Red Ribbon Week, Radiology Week.
    2006: National Nurses Week, National Nursing Assistants' Week, Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week, National Volunteer Week, National School Breakfast Week, Black History Month, Earth Day, 100th Day, Red Ribbon Week.
    2005: National Youth Service Day, National School Bus Safety Week.

    Arizona Daily Star, “Obama inspires change,” October 18, 2008.

    “Obama inspires change,” October 18, 2008.

    Desert Dog, “Michael Valdez, Canine Protector,” sold 2/07, pub. pending

    “Michael Valdez, Canine Protector,” sold 2/07, pub. pending

    Cactus Thimblers, "My Thimble Collection," Volume 19, 1/21/1996.

    , "My Thimble Collection," Volume 19, 1/21/1996.

    Arizona Daily Star, "Pay Teachers More," editorial

    , "Pay Teachers More," editorial

    Arizona Daily Star, "Plant of the Week--Her patio has tropical lushness from African Bird of Paradise"

    OFLNA Newsletter, 11/2000, "Why Volunteer for OFLLAH?," essay

    , "Plant of the Week--Her patio has tropical lushness from African Bird of Paradise"

    OFLNA Newsletter, 11/2000, "Why Volunteer for OFLLAH?," essay
    • ,     "Chautauqua."

    Other Publication Credits

    Positive Promotions Slogans,     2005-2010 Writing slogans requires talent, intuition, expertise and creativity. I love writing slogans!
    2010: Volunteer Week, Nurses Week, Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week, Social Workers Month, Women’s Heart Health Month, Medical Laboratory Professionals Week, Nursing Home Week, EMS Week,
    Public Safety Telecommunications Week
    2009: Activity Professionals Week, Teacher Appreciation & Staff, Healthcare Housekeeping    , Healthcare Environmental Services, Healthcare Food Services, Bus Safety & Bus Driver, Emergency Nurses, Radiology Week, Physical Therapy & Rehab Week, Resource & Materials Management Week, Central Service Week
    2008: Home Care, Healthcare Facilities & Engineering Week, Reading Incentives, Teacher Appreciation, Staff Appreciation, Test-Taking, Health Catalog, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Occupational Therapy, Welcome Back to School, Customer Service Week
    2007: Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week, Healthcare Facilities & Engineering Staff, Reading Incentives, Black History Month, National Medical Laboratory Professionals Week, Nursing Home Week, TAKS, School Volunteer, Women’s Heart Health, Child Abuse Prevention Month, Grandparent’s Day, Prom Safety/Alcohol Safety, Resource and Materials Management Week, Central Service Week, School Bus Safety Week, Customer Service Week, Natl. Physical Therapy Month, Respiratory Care Week, Red Ribbon Week, Radiology Week.
    2006: National Nurses Week, National Nursing Assistants' Week, Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week, National Volunteer Week, National School Breakfast Week, Black History Month, Earth Day, 100th Day, Red Ribbon Week.
    2005: National Youth Service Day, National School Bus Safety Week.

    Arizona Daily Star, “Obama inspires change,” October 18, 2008.

    “Obama inspires change,” October 18, 2008.

    Desert Dog, “Michael Valdez, Canine Protector,” sold 2/07, pub. pending

    “Michael Valdez, Canine Protector,” sold 2/07, pub. pending

    Cactus Thimblers, "My Thimble Collection," Volume 19, 1/21/1996.

    , "My Thimble Collection," Volume 19, 1/21/1996.

    Arizona Daily Star, "Pay Teachers More," editorial

    , "Pay Teachers More," editorial

    Arizona Daily Star, "Plant of the Week--Her patio has tropical lushness from African Bird of Paradise"

    OFLNA Newsletter, 11/2000, "Why Volunteer for OFLLAH?," essay

    , "Plant of the Week--Her patio has tropical lushness from African Bird of Paradise"

    OFLNA Newsletter, 11/2000, "Why Volunteer for OFLLAH?," essay    Highlights for Children, "The Mystery of the Wet Lizards," with co-author Dr. Wade Sherbrooke, 11/06. A profile of Dr. Sherbrooke describing the scientific method he used to prove his hypothesis about unusual lizard behavior. Includes a sidebar experiment.
  • Highlights for Children, "Smile! It's Sarah Bear," 12/04, a profile of Morrighan Clinco who for 7 years traveled overseas, with renown doctor/clown Patch Adams, to bring joy to orphanages, hospitals, and nursing homes.
  • Pockets, "Peacemakers at Work," Vol. 24 No. 10, 11/2004, a profile of twelve-year-old Michael Valdez who raises money to buy stab/bulletproof vests for police dogs.
    • Highlights for Children, "Smile! It's Sarah Bear," 12/04, a profile of Morrighan Clinco who for 7 years traveled overseas, with renown doctor/clown Patch Adams, to bring joy to orphanages, hospitals, and nursing homes.
  • Pockets, "Peacemakers at Work," Vol. 24 No. 10, 11/2004, a profile of twelve-year-old Michael Valdez who raises money to buy stab/bulletproof vests for police dogs.
    • Pockets, "Peacemakers at Work," Vol. 24 No. 10, 11/2004, a profile of twelve-year-old Michael Valdez who raises money to buy stab/bulletproof vests for police dogs.

    • My Friend, "What's Inside?," 3/04, a grandfather's rock collection helps his grandson learn to look beyond external differences.

      Awards/Prize Winning Writing
    • 2010 Southwest Writers Annual Writing Contest, Finalist, Middle Grade/YA Novel,
      “Elvis, Ruby, & Me”
    • 2010 Abilene Writers Guild Writing Contest, Honorable Mention, “Look Out, Little Lizard!”
    • 2009 Children’s Writer PreK Seasonal Writing Contest, Grand-Prize ($500!), “Nature’s Lullaby, An Earth Day Story”
       
      • Look Out, Little Lizard!”
    • 2009 Children’s Writer PreK Seasonal Writing Contest, Grand-Prize ($500!), “Nature’s Lullaby, An Earth Day Story”
       
      • ($500!), “Nature’s Lullaby, An Earth Day Story”
       
    • 2009 Children's Writer PreK Seasonal Writing Contest, Finalist, "Happy Halloween"
    • 2007 Society of Southwestern Authors Writing Contest, Honorable Mention, Children’s Short Story, “Hamburger Worms.”
    • 2003 Highlights Foundation scholarship for the week long Writers Workshop in Chautauqua, NY.
      •  Highlights Foundation scholarship for the week long Writers Workshop in Chautauqua, NY.
    • Sam Levitz Direct-To-You Warehouse, Tucson, AZ, second-place prize winning slogan, 11/1988
      • , Tucson, AZ, second-place prize winning slogan, 11/1988
    • Safeway Grocery Store, Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia, prize winning slogan, 9/1985
      • , Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia, prize winning slogan, 9/1985
    • Central High Reunion Memory Book, Special Recognition Award, 11/1991, "What Have I Done Since ‘91?"

      Writing Publications
    • Children’s Writer, March 2009, article about my Grand-Prize winning entry in the PreK Seasonal writing contest.
    • Children's Book Council (CBC) Magazine, Perspectives, "Children's Book Authors: Learn How to Promote Children's Book Week, Your Book and Yourselves," with co-authors Juanita Havill and Jennifer J. Stewart, online 7/06
      • "Children's Book Authors: Learn How to Promote Children's Book Week, Your Book and Yourselves," with co-authors Juanita Havill and Jennifer J. Stewart, online 7/06
    • The Journey SCBWI-AZ Newszine, “The Three P’s of Submission: Practice, Patience, Persistence,” online Spring 2006-present.
      • AZ Newszine,       “The Three P’s of Submission: Practice, Patience, Persistence,” online Spring 2006-present.
    • The Institute of Children's Writers Rx for Writers, "Profile/Interview Writing: Say Goodbye to Rejection Letters,” online 9/04-9/05, BOOST4Writers, online April 2006, The Journey SCBWI-AZ Newszine, online Spring 2008-present.
    • The Report of the 2003 Highlights Foundation Writers Workshop at Chautauqua New York, "Chautauqua."

      Other Publication Credits

      Positive Promotions Slogans,       2005-2010 Writing slogans requires talent, intuition, expertise and creativity. I love writing slogans!
      2010: Volunteer Week, Nurses Week, Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week, Social Workers Month, Women’s Heart Health Month, Medical Laboratory Professionals Week, Nursing Home Week, EMS Week,
      Public Safety Telecommunications Week
      2009: Activity Professionals Week, Teacher Appreciation & Staff, Healthcare Housekeeping      , Healthcare Environmental Services, Healthcare Food Services, Bus Safety & Bus Driver, Emergency Nurses, Radiology Week, Physical Therapy & Rehab Week, Resource & Materials Management Week, Central Service Week
      2008: Home Care, Healthcare Facilities & Engineering Week, Reading Incentives, Teacher Appreciation, Staff Appreciation, Test-Taking, Health Catalog, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Occupational Therapy, Welcome Back to School, Customer Service Week
      2007: Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week, Healthcare Facilities & Engineering Staff, Reading Incentives, Black History Month, National Medical Laboratory Professionals Week, Nursing Home Week, TAKS, School Volunteer, Women’s Heart Health, Child Abuse Prevention Month, Grandparent’s Day, Prom Safety/Alcohol Safety, Resource and Materials Management Week, Central Service Week, School Bus Safety Week, Customer Service Week, Natl. Physical Therapy Month, Respiratory Care Week, Red Ribbon Week, Radiology Week.
      2006: National Nurses Week, National Nursing Assistants' Week, Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week, National Volunteer Week, National School Breakfast Week, Black History Month, Earth Day, 100th Day, Red Ribbon Week.
      2005: National Youth Service Day, National School Bus Safety Week.

      Arizona Daily Star, “Obama inspires change,” October 18, 2008.

      “Obama inspires change,” October 18, 2008.

      Desert Dog, “Michael Valdez, Canine Protector,” sold 2/07, pub. pending

      “Michael Valdez, Canine Protector,” sold 2/07, pub. pending

      Cactus Thimblers, "My Thimble Collection," Volume 19, 1/21/1996.

      , "My Thimble Collection," Volume 19, 1/21/1996.

      Arizona Daily Star, "Pay Teachers More," editorial

      , "Pay Teachers More," editorial

      Arizona Daily Star, "Plant of the Week--Her patio has tropical lushness from African Bird of Paradise"

      OFLNA Newsletter, 11/2000, "Why Volunteer for OFLLAH?," essay

      , "Plant of the Week--Her patio has tropical lushness from African Bird of Paradise"

      OFLNA Newsletter, 11/2000, "Why Volunteer for OFLLAH?," essay
      • ,       "Chautauqua."

      , Special Recognition Award, 11/1991, "What Have I Done Since ‘91?"

      “Elvis, Ruby, & Me”
    • 2010 Abilene Writers Guild Writing Contest, Honorable Mention, “Look Out, Little Lizard!”
    • 2009 Children’s Writer PreK Seasonal Writing Contest, Grand-Prize ($500!), “Nature’s Lullaby, An Earth Day Story”
       
      • Look Out, Little Lizard!”
    • 2009 Children’s Writer PreK Seasonal Writing Contest, Grand-Prize ($500!), “Nature’s Lullaby, An Earth Day Story”
       
      • ($500!), “Nature’s Lullaby, An Earth Day Story”
       
    • 2009 Children's Writer PreK Seasonal Writing Contest, Finalist, "Happy Halloween"
    • 2007 Society of Southwestern Authors Writing Contest, Honorable Mention, Children’s Short Story, “Hamburger Worms.”
    • 2003 Highlights Foundation scholarship for the week long Writers Workshop in Chautauqua, NY.
      •  Highlights Foundation scholarship for the week long Writers Workshop in Chautauqua, NY.
    • Sam Levitz Direct-To-You Warehouse, Tucson, AZ, second-place prize winning slogan, 11/1988
      • , Tucson, AZ, second-place prize winning slogan, 11/1988
    • Safeway Grocery Store, Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia, prize winning slogan, 9/1985
      • , Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia, prize winning slogan, 9/1985
    • Central High Reunion Memory Book, Special Recognition Award, 11/1991, "What Have I Done Since ‘91?"

      Writing Publications
    • Children’s Writer, March 2009, article about my Grand-Prize winning entry in the PreK Seasonal writing contest.
    • Children's Book Council (CBC) Magazine, Perspectives, "Children's Book Authors: Learn How to Promote Children's Book Week, Your Book and Yourselves," with co-authors Juanita Havill and Jennifer J. Stewart, online 7/06
      • "Children's Book Authors: Learn How to Promote Children's Book Week, Your Book and Yourselves," with co-authors Juanita Havill and Jennifer J. Stewart, online 7/06
    • The Journey SCBWI-AZ Newszine, “The Three P’s of Submission: Practice, Patience, Persistence,” online Spring 2006-present.
      • AZ Newszine,       “The Three P’s of Submission: Practice, Patience, Persistence,” online Spring 2006-present.
    • The Institute of Children's Writers Rx for Writers, "Profile/Interview Writing: Say Goodbye to Rejection Letters,” online 9/04-9/05, BOOST4Writers, online April 2006, The Journey SCBWI-AZ Newszine, online Spring 2008-present.
    • The Report of the 2003 Highlights Foundation Writers Workshop at Chautauqua New York, "Chautauqua."

      Other Publication Credits

      Positive Promotions Slogans,       2005-2010 Writing slogans requires talent, intuition, expertise and creativity. I love writing slogans!
      2010: Volunteer Week, Nurses Week, Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week, Social Workers Month, Women’s Heart Health Month, Medical Laboratory Professionals Week, Nursing Home Week, EMS Week,
      Public Safety Telecommunications Week
      2009: Activity Professionals Week, Teacher Appreciation & Staff, Healthcare Housekeeping      , Healthcare Environmental Services, Healthcare Food Services, Bus Safety & Bus Driver, Emergency Nurses, Radiology Week, Physical Therapy & Rehab Week, Resource & Materials Management Week, Central Service Week
      2008: Home Care, Healthcare Facilities & Engineering Week, Reading Incentives, Teacher Appreciation, Staff Appreciation, Test-Taking, Health Catalog, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Occupational Therapy, Welcome Back to School, Customer Service Week
      2007: Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week, Healthcare Facilities & Engineering Staff, Reading Incentives, Black History Month, National Medical Laboratory Professionals Week, Nursing Home Week, TAKS, School Volunteer, Women’s Heart Health, Child Abuse Prevention Month, Grandparent’s Day, Prom Safety/Alcohol Safety, Resource and Materials Management Week, Central Service Week, School Bus Safety Week, Customer Service Week, Natl. Physical Therapy Month, Respiratory Care Week, Red Ribbon Week, Radiology Week.
      2006: National Nurses Week, National Nursing Assistants' Week, Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week, National Volunteer Week, National School Breakfast Week, Black History Month, Earth Day, 100th Day, Red Ribbon Week.
      2005: National Youth Service Day, National School Bus Safety Week.

      Arizona Daily Star, “Obama inspires change,” October 18, 2008.

      “Obama inspires change,” October 18, 2008.

      Desert Dog, “Michael Valdez, Canine Protector,” sold 2/07, pub. pending

      “Michael Valdez, Canine Protector,” sold 2/07, pub. pending

      Cactus Thimblers, "My Thimble Collection," Volume 19, 1/21/1996.

      , "My Thimble Collection," Volume 19, 1/21/1996.

      Arizona Daily Star, "Pay Teachers More," editorial

      , "Pay Teachers More," editorial

      Arizona Daily Star, "Plant of the Week--Her patio has tropical lushness from African Bird of Paradise"

      OFLNA Newsletter, 11/2000, "Why Volunteer for OFLLAH?," essay

      , "Plant of the Week--Her patio has tropical lushness from African Bird of Paradise"

      OFLNA Newsletter, 11/2000, "Why Volunteer for OFLLAH?," essay
      • ,       "Chautauqua."

      , Special Recognition Award, 11/1991, "What Have I Done Since ‘91?"

      Writing Publications
    • Children’s Writer, March 2009, article about my Grand-Prize winning entry in the PreK Seasonal writing contest.
    • Children's Book Council (CBC) Magazine, Perspectives, "Children's Book Authors: Learn How to Promote Children's Book Week, Your Book and Yourselves," with co-authors Juanita Havill and Jennifer J. Stewart, online 7/06
      • "Children's Book Authors: Learn How to Promote Children's Book Week, Your Book and Yourselves," with co-authors Juanita Havill and Jennifer J. Stewart, online 7/06
    • The Journey SCBWI-AZ Newszine, “The Three P’s of Submission: Practice, Patience, Persistence,” online Spring 2006-present.
      • AZ Newszine,       “The Three P’s of Submission: Practice, Patience, Persistence,” online Spring 2006-present.
    • The Institute of Children's Writers Rx for Writers, "Profile/Interview Writing: Say Goodbye to Rejection Letters,” online 9/04-9/05, BOOST4Writers, online April 2006, The Journey SCBWI-AZ Newszine, online Spring 2008-present.
    • The Report of the 2003 Highlights Foundation Writers Workshop at Chautauqua New York, "Chautauqua."

      Other Publication Credits

      Positive Promotions Slogans,       2005-2010 Writing slogans requires talent, intuition, expertise and creativity. I love writing slogans!
      2010: Volunteer Week, Nurses Week, Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week, Social Workers Month, Women’s Heart Health Month, Medical Laboratory Professionals Week, Nursing Home Week, EMS Week,
      Public Safety Telecommunications Week
      2009: Activity Professionals Week, Teacher Appreciation & Staff, Healthcare Housekeeping      , Healthcare Environmental Services, Healthcare Food Services, Bus Safety & Bus Driver, Emergency Nurses, Radiology Week, Physical Therapy & Rehab Week, Resource & Materials Management Week, Central Service Week
      2008: Home Care, Healthcare Facilities & Engineering Week, Reading Incentives, Teacher Appreciation, Staff Appreciation, Test-Taking, Health Catalog, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Occupational Therapy, Welcome Back to School, Customer Service Week
      2007: Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week, Healthcare Facilities & Engineering Staff, Reading Incentives, Black History Month, National Medical Laboratory Professionals Week, Nursing Home Week, TAKS, School Volunteer, Women’s Heart Health, Child Abuse Prevention Month, Grandparent’s Day, Prom Safety/Alcohol Safety, Resource and Materials Management Week, Central Service Week, School Bus Safety Week, Customer Service Week, Natl. Physical Therapy Month, Respiratory Care Week, Red Ribbon Week, Radiology Week.
      2006: National Nurses Week, National Nursing Assistants' Week, Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week, National Volunteer Week, National School Breakfast Week, Black History Month, Earth Day, 100th Day, Red Ribbon Week.
      2005: National Youth Service Day, National School Bus Safety Week.

      Arizona Daily Star, “Obama inspires change,” October 18, 2008.

      “Obama inspires change,” October 18, 2008.

      Desert Dog, “Michael Valdez, Canine Protector,” sold 2/07, pub. pending

      “Michael Valdez, Canine Protector,” sold 2/07, pub. pending

      Cactus Thimblers, "My Thimble Collection," Volume 19, 1/21/1996.

      , "My Thimble Collection," Volume 19, 1/21/1996.

      Arizona Daily Star, "Pay Teachers More," editorial

      , "Pay Teachers More," editorial

      Arizona Daily Star, "Plant of the Week--Her patio has tropical lushness from African Bird of Paradise"

      OFLNA Newsletter, 11/2000, "Why Volunteer for OFLLAH?," essay

      , "Plant of the Week--Her patio has tropical lushness from African Bird of Paradise"

      OFLNA Newsletter, 11/2000, "Why Volunteer for OFLLAH?," essay
      • ,       "Chautauqua."

      , March 2009, article about my Grand-Prize winning entry in the PreK Seasonal writing contest.
    • Children's Book Council (CBC) Magazine, Perspectives, "Children's Book Authors: Learn How to Promote Children's Book Week, Your Book and Yourselves," with co-authors Juanita Havill and Jennifer J. Stewart, online 7/06
      • "Children's Book Authors: Learn How to Promote Children's Book Week, Your Book and Yourselves," with co-authors Juanita Havill and Jennifer J. Stewart, online 7/06
    • The Journey SCBWI-AZ Newszine, “The Three P’s of Submission: Practice, Patience, Persistence,” online Spring 2006-present.
      • AZ Newszine,       “The Three P’s of Submission: Practice, Patience, Persistence,” online Spring 2006-present.
    • The Institute of Children's Writers Rx for Writers, "Profile/Interview Writing: Say Goodbye to Rejection Letters,” online 9/04-9/05, BOOST4Writers, online April 2006, The Journey SCBWI-AZ Newszine, online Spring 2008-present.
    • The Report of the 2003 Highlights Foundation Writers Workshop at Chautauqua New York, "Chautauqua."

      Other Publication Credits

      Positive Promotions Slogans,       2005-2010 Writing slogans requires talent, intuition, expertise and creativity. I love writing slogans!
      2010: Volunteer Week, Nurses Week, Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week, Social Workers Month, Women’s Heart Health Month, Medical Laboratory Professionals Week, Nursing Home Week, EMS Week,
      Public Safety Telecommunications Week
      2009: Activity Professionals Week, Teacher Appreciation & Staff, Healthcare Housekeeping      , Healthcare Environmental Services, Healthcare Food Services, Bus Safety & Bus Driver, Emergency Nurses, Radiology Week, Physical Therapy & Rehab Week, Resource & Materials Management Week, Central Service Week
      2008: Home Care, Healthcare Facilities & Engineering Week, Reading Incentives, Teacher Appreciation, Staff Appreciation, Test-Taking, Health Catalog, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Occupational Therapy, Welcome Back to School, Customer Service Week
      2007: Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week, Healthcare Facilities & Engineering Staff, Reading Incentives, Black History Month, National Medical Laboratory Professionals Week, Nursing Home Week, TAKS, School Volunteer, Women’s Heart Health, Child Abuse Prevention Month, Grandparent’s Day, Prom Safety/Alcohol Safety, Resource and Materials Management Week, Central Service Week, School Bus Safety Week, Customer Service Week, Natl. Physical Therapy Month, Respiratory Care Week, Red Ribbon Week, Radiology Week.
      2006: National Nurses Week, National Nursing Assistants' Week, Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week, National Volunteer Week, National School Breakfast Week, Black History Month, Earth Day, 100th Day, Red Ribbon Week.
      2005: National Youth Service Day, National School Bus Safety Week.

      Arizona Daily Star, “Obama inspires change,” October 18, 2008.

      “Obama inspires change,” October 18, 2008.

      Desert Dog, “Michael Valdez, Canine Protector,” sold 2/07, pub. pending

      “Michael Valdez, Canine Protector,” sold 2/07, pub. pending

      Cactus Thimblers, "My Thimble Collection," Volume 19, 1/21/1996.

      , "My Thimble Collection," Volume 19, 1/21/1996.

      Arizona Daily Star, "Pay Teachers More," editorial

      , "Pay Teachers More," editorial

      Arizona Daily Star, "Plant of the Week--Her patio has tropical lushness from African Bird of Paradise"

      OFLNA Newsletter, 11/2000, "Why Volunteer for OFLLAH?," essay

      , "Plant of the Week--Her patio has tropical lushness from African Bird of Paradise"

      OFLNA Newsletter, 11/2000, "Why Volunteer for OFLLAH?," essay
      • ,       "Chautauqua."

      Other Publication Credits

      Positive Promotions Slogans,       2005-2010 Writing slogans requires talent, intuition, expertise and creativity. I love writing slogans!
      2010: Volunteer Week, Nurses Week, Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week, Social Workers Month, Women’s Heart Health Month, Medical Laboratory Professionals Week, Nursing Home Week, EMS Week,
      Public Safety Telecommunications Week
      2009: Activity Professionals Week, Teacher Appreciation & Staff, Healthcare Housekeeping      , Healthcare Environmental Services, Healthcare Food Services, Bus Safety & Bus Driver, Emergency Nurses, Radiology Week, Physical Therapy & Rehab Week, Resource & Materials Management Week, Central Service Week
      2008: Home Care, Healthcare Facilities & Engineering Week, Reading Incentives, Teacher Appreciation, Staff Appreciation, Test-Taking, Health Catalog, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Occupational Therapy, Welcome Back to School, Customer Service Week
      2007: Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week, Healthcare Facilities & Engineering Staff, Reading Incentives, Black History Month, National Medical Laboratory Professionals Week, Nursing Home Week, TAKS, School Volunteer, Women’s Heart Health, Child Abuse Prevention Month, Grandparent’s Day, Prom Safety/Alcohol Safety, Resource and Materials Management Week, Central Service Week, School Bus Safety Week, Customer Service Week, Natl. Physical Therapy Month, Respiratory Care Week, Red Ribbon Week, Radiology Week.
      2006: National Nurses Week, National Nursing Assistants' Week, Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week, National Volunteer Week, National School Breakfast Week, Black History Month, Earth Day, 100th Day, Red Ribbon Week.
      2005: National Youth Service Day, National School Bus Safety Week.

      Arizona Daily Star, “Obama inspires change,” October 18, 2008.

      “Obama inspires change,” October 18, 2008.

      Desert Dog, “Michael Valdez, Canine Protector,” sold 2/07, pub. pending

      “Michael Valdez, Canine Protector,” sold 2/07, pub. pending

      Cactus Thimblers, "My Thimble Collection," Volume 19, 1/21/1996.

      , "My Thimble Collection," Volume 19, 1/21/1996.

      Arizona Daily Star, "Pay Teachers More," editorial

      , "Pay Teachers More," editorial

      Arizona Daily Star, "Plant of the Week--Her patio has tropical lushness from African Bird of Paradise"

      OFLNA Newsletter, 11/2000, "Why Volunteer for OFLLAH?," essay

      , "Plant of the Week--Her patio has tropical lushness from African Bird of Paradise"

      OFLNA Newsletter, 11/2000, "Why Volunteer for OFLLAH?," essay
  • My Friend, "What's Inside?," 3/04, a grandfather's rock collection helps his grandson learn to look beyond external differences.

    Awards/Prize Winning Writing
  • 2010 Southwest Writers Annual Writing Contest, Finalist, Middle Grade/YA Novel,
    “Elvis, Ruby, & Me”
  • 2010 Abilene Writers Guild Writing Contest, Honorable Mention, “Look Out, Little Lizard!”
  • 2009 Children’s Writer PreK Seasonal Writing Contest, Grand-Prize ($500!), “Nature’s Lullaby, An Earth Day Story”
     
    • Look Out, Little Lizard!”
  • 2009 Children’s Writer PreK Seasonal Writing Contest, Grand-Prize ($500!), “Nature’s Lullaby, An Earth Day Story”
     
    • ($500!), “Nature’s Lullaby, An Earth Day Story”
     
  • 2009 Children's Writer PreK Seasonal Writing Contest, Finalist, "Happy Halloween"
  • 2007 Society of Southwestern Authors Writing Contest, Honorable Mention, Children’s Short Story, “Hamburger Worms.”
  • 2003 Highlights Foundation scholarship for the week long Writers Workshop in Chautauqua, NY.
    •  Highlights Foundation scholarship for the week long Writers Workshop in Chautauqua, NY.
  • Sam Levitz Direct-To-You Warehouse, Tucson, AZ, second-place prize winning slogan, 11/1988
    • , Tucson, AZ, second-place prize winning slogan, 11/1988
  • Safeway Grocery Store, Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia, prize winning slogan, 9/1985
    • , Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia, prize winning slogan, 9/1985
  • Central High Reunion Memory Book, Special Recognition Award, 11/1991, "What Have I Done Since ‘91?"

    Writing Publications
  • Children’s Writer, March 2009, article about my Grand-Prize winning entry in the PreK Seasonal writing contest.
  • Children's Book Council (CBC) Magazine, Perspectives, "Children's Book Authors: Learn How to Promote Children's Book Week, Your Book and Yourselves," with co-authors Juanita Havill and Jennifer J. Stewart, online 7/06
    • "Children's Book Authors: Learn How to Promote Children's Book Week, Your Book and Yourselves," with co-authors Juanita Havill and Jennifer J. Stewart, online 7/06
  • The Journey SCBWI-AZ Newszine, “The Three P’s of Submission: Practice, Patience, Persistence,” online Spring 2006-present.
    • AZ Newszine,     “The Three P’s of Submission: Practice, Patience, Persistence,” online Spring 2006-present.
  • The Institute of Children's Writers Rx for Writers, "Profile/Interview Writing: Say Goodbye to Rejection Letters,” online 9/04-9/05, BOOST4Writers, online April 2006, The Journey SCBWI-AZ Newszine, online Spring 2008-present.
  • The Report of the 2003 Highlights Foundation Writers Workshop at Chautauqua New York, "Chautauqua."

    Other Publication Credits

    Positive Promotions Slogans,     2005-2010 Writing slogans requires talent, intuition, expertise and creativity. I love writing slogans!
    2010: Volunteer Week, Nurses Week, Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week, Social Workers Month, Women’s Heart Health Month, Medical Laboratory Professionals Week, Nursing Home Week, EMS Week,
    Public Safety Telecommunications Week
    2009: Activity Professionals Week, Teacher Appreciation & Staff, Healthcare Housekeeping    , Healthcare Environmental Services, Healthcare Food Services, Bus Safety & Bus Driver, Emergency Nurses, Radiology Week, Physical Therapy & Rehab Week, Resource & Materials Management Week, Central Service Week
    2008: Home Care, Healthcare Facilities & Engineering Week, Reading Incentives, Teacher Appreciation, Staff Appreciation, Test-Taking, Health Catalog, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Occupational Therapy, Welcome Back to School, Customer Service Week
    2007: Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week, Healthcare Facilities & Engineering Staff, Reading Incentives, Black History Month, National Medical Laboratory Professionals Week, Nursing Home Week, TAKS, School Volunteer, Women’s Heart Health, Child Abuse Prevention Month, Grandparent’s Day, Prom Safety/Alcohol Safety, Resource and Materials Management Week, Central Service Week, School Bus Safety Week, Customer Service Week, Natl. Physical Therapy Month, Respiratory Care Week, Red Ribbon Week, Radiology Week.
    2006: National Nurses Week, National Nursing Assistants' Week, Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week, National Volunteer Week, National School Breakfast Week, Black History Month, Earth Day, 100th Day, Red Ribbon Week.
    2005: National Youth Service Day, National School Bus Safety Week.

    Arizona Daily Star, “Obama inspires change,” October 18, 2008.

    “Obama inspires change,” October 18, 2008.

    Desert Dog, “Michael Valdez, Canine Protector,” sold 2/07, pub. pending

    “Michael Valdez, Canine Protector,” sold 2/07, pub. pending

    Cactus Thimblers, "My Thimble Collection," Volume 19, 1/21/1996.

    , "My Thimble Collection," Volume 19, 1/21/1996.

    Arizona Daily Star, "Pay Teachers More," editorial

    , "Pay Teachers More," editorial

    Arizona Daily Star, "Plant of the Week--Her patio has tropical lushness from African Bird of Paradise"

    OFLNA Newsletter, 11/2000, "Why Volunteer for OFLLAH?," essay

    , "Plant of the Week--Her patio has tropical lushness from African Bird of Paradise"

    OFLNA Newsletter, 11/2000, "Why Volunteer for OFLLAH?," essay
    • ,     "Chautauqua."

    , Special Recognition Award, 11/1991, "What Have I Done Since ‘91?"

    “Elvis, Ruby, & Me”
  • 2010 Abilene Writers Guild Writing Contest, Honorable Mention, “Look Out, Little Lizard!”
  • 2009 Children’s Writer PreK Seasonal Writing Contest, Grand-Prize ($500!), “Nature’s Lullaby, An Earth Day Story”
     
    • Look Out, Little Lizard!”
  • 2009 Children’s Writer PreK Seasonal Writing Contest, Grand-Prize ($500!), “Nature’s Lullaby, An Earth Day Story”
     
    • ($500!), “Nature’s Lullaby, An Earth Day Story”
     
  • 2009 Children's Writer PreK Seasonal Writing Contest, Finalist, "Happy Halloween"
  • 2007 Society of Southwestern Authors Writing Contest, Honorable Mention, Children’s Short Story, “Hamburger Worms.”
  • 2003 Highlights Foundation scholarship for the week long Writers Workshop in Chautauqua, NY.
    •  Highlights Foundation scholarship for the week long Writers Workshop in Chautauqua, NY.
  • Sam Levitz Direct-To-You Warehouse, Tucson, AZ, second-place prize winning slogan, 11/1988
    • , Tucson, AZ, second-place prize winning slogan, 11/1988
  • Safeway Grocery Store, Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia, prize winning slogan, 9/1985
    • , Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia, prize winning slogan, 9/1985
  • Central High Reunion Memory Book, Special Recognition Award, 11/1991, "What Have I Done Since ‘91?"

    Writing Publications
  • Children’s Writer, March 2009, article about my Grand-Prize winning entry in the PreK Seasonal writing contest.
  • Children's Book Council (CBC) Magazine, Perspectives, "Children's Book Authors: Learn How to Promote Children's Book Week, Your Book and Yourselves," with co-authors Juanita Havill and Jennifer J. Stewart, online 7/06
    • "Children's Book Authors: Learn How to Promote Children's Book Week, Your Book and Yourselves," with co-authors Juanita Havill and Jennifer J. Stewart, online 7/06
  • The Journey SCBWI-AZ Newszine, “The Three P’s of Submission: Practice, Patience, Persistence,” online Spring 2006-present.
    • AZ Newszine,     “The Three P’s of Submission: Practice, Patience, Persistence,” online Spring 2006-present.
  • The Institute of Children's Writers Rx for Writers, "Profile/Interview Writing: Say Goodbye to Rejection Letters,” online 9/04-9/05, BOOST4Writers, online April 2006, The Journey SCBWI-AZ Newszine, online Spring 2008-present.
  • The Report of the 2003 Highlights Foundation Writers Workshop at Chautauqua New York, "Chautauqua."

    Other Publication Credits

    Positive Promotions Slogans,     2005-2010 Writing slogans requires talent, intuition, expertise and creativity. I love writing slogans!
    2010: Volunteer Week, Nurses Week, Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week, Social Workers Month, Women’s Heart Health Month, Medical Laboratory Professionals Week, Nursing Home Week, EMS Week,
    Public Safety Telecommunications Week
    2009: Activity Professionals Week, Teacher Appreciation & Staff, Healthcare Housekeeping    , Healthcare Environmental Services, Healthcare Food Services, Bus Safety & Bus Driver, Emergency Nurses, Radiology Week, Physical Therapy & Rehab Week, Resource & Materials Management Week, Central Service Week
    2008: Home Care, Healthcare Facilities & Engineering Week, Reading Incentives, Teacher Appreciation, Staff Appreciation, Test-Taking, Health Catalog, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Occupational Therapy, Welcome Back to School, Customer Service Week
    2007: Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week, Healthcare Facilities & Engineering Staff, Reading Incentives, Black History Month, National Medical Laboratory Professionals Week, Nursing Home Week, TAKS, School Volunteer, Women’s Heart Health, Child Abuse Prevention Month, Grandparent’s Day, Prom Safety/Alcohol Safety, Resource and Materials Management Week, Central Service Week, School Bus Safety Week, Customer Service Week, Natl. Physical Therapy Month, Respiratory Care Week, Red Ribbon Week, Radiology Week.
    2006: National Nurses Week, National Nursing Assistants' Week, Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week, National Volunteer Week, National School Breakfast Week, Black History Month, Earth Day, 100th Day, Red Ribbon Week.
    2005: National Youth Service Day, National School Bus Safety Week.

    Arizona Daily Star, “Obama inspires change,” October 18, 2008.

    “Obama inspires change,” October 18, 2008.

    Desert Dog, “Michael Valdez, Canine Protector,” sold 2/07, pub. pending

    “Michael Valdez, Canine Protector,” sold 2/07, pub. pending

    Cactus Thimblers, "My Thimble Collection," Volume 19, 1/21/1996.

    , "My Thimble Collection," Volume 19, 1/21/1996.

    Arizona Daily Star, "Pay Teachers More," editorial

    , "Pay Teachers More," editorial

    Arizona Daily Star, "Plant of the Week--Her patio has tropical lushness from African Bird of Paradise"

    OFLNA Newsletter, 11/2000, "Why Volunteer for OFLLAH?," essay

    , "Plant of the Week--Her patio has tropical lushness from African Bird of Paradise"

    OFLNA Newsletter, 11/2000, "Why Volunteer for OFLLAH?," essay
    • ,     "Chautauqua."

    , Special Recognition Award, 11/1991, "What Have I Done Since ‘91?"

    Writing Publications
  • Children’s Writer, March 2009, article about my Grand-Prize winning entry in the PreK Seasonal writing contest.
  • Children's Book Council (CBC) Magazine, Perspectives, "Children's Book Authors: Learn How to Promote Children's Book Week, Your Book and Yourselves," with co-authors Juanita Havill and Jennifer J. Stewart, online 7/06
    • "Children's Book Authors: Learn How to Promote Children's Book Week, Your Book and Yourselves," with co-authors Juanita Havill and Jennifer J. Stewart, online 7/06
  • The Journey SCBWI-AZ Newszine, “The Three P’s of Submission: Practice, Patience, Persistence,” online Spring 2006-present.
    • AZ Newszine,     “The Three P’s of Submission: Practice, Patience, Persistence,” online Spring 2006-present.
  • The Institute of Children's Writers Rx for Writers, "Profile/Interview Writing: Say Goodbye to Rejection Letters,” online 9/04-9/05, BOOST4Writers, online April 2006, The Journey SCBWI-AZ Newszine, online Spring 2008-present.
  • The Report of the 2003 Highlights Foundation Writers Workshop at Chautauqua New York, "Chautauqua."

    Other Publication Credits

    Positive Promotions Slogans,     2005-2010 Writing slogans requires talent, intuition, expertise and creativity. I love writing slogans!
    2010: Volunteer Week, Nurses Week, Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week, Social Workers Month, Women’s Heart Health Month, Medical Laboratory Professionals Week, Nursing Home Week, EMS Week,
    Public Safety Telecommunications Week
    2009: Activity Professionals Week, Teacher Appreciation & Staff, Healthcare Housekeeping    , Healthcare Environmental Services, Healthcare Food Services, Bus Safety & Bus Driver, Emergency Nurses, Radiology Week, Physical Therapy & Rehab Week, Resource & Materials Management Week, Central Service Week
    2008: Home Care, Healthcare Facilities & Engineering Week, Reading Incentives, Teacher Appreciation, Staff Appreciation, Test-Taking, Health Catalog, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Occupational Therapy, Welcome Back to School, Customer Service Week
    2007: Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week, Healthcare Facilities & Engineering Staff, Reading Incentives, Black History Month, National Medical Laboratory Professionals Week, Nursing Home Week, TAKS, School Volunteer, Women’s Heart Health, Child Abuse Prevention Month, Grandparent’s Day, Prom Safety/Alcohol Safety, Resource and Materials Management Week, Central Service Week, School Bus Safety Week, Customer Service Week, Natl. Physical Therapy Month, Respiratory Care Week, Red Ribbon Week, Radiology Week.
    2006: National Nurses Week, National Nursing Assistants' Week, Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week, National Volunteer Week, National School Breakfast Week, Black History Month, Earth Day, 100th Day, Red Ribbon Week.
    2005: National Youth Service Day, National School Bus Safety Week.

    Arizona Daily Star, “Obama inspires change,” October 18, 2008.

    “Obama inspires change,” October 18, 2008.

    Desert Dog, “Michael Valdez, Canine Protector,” sold 2/07, pub. pending

    “Michael Valdez, Canine Protector,” sold 2/07, pub. pending

    Cactus Thimblers, "My Thimble Collection," Volume 19, 1/21/1996.

    , "My Thimble Collection," Volume 19, 1/21/1996.

    Arizona Daily Star, "Pay Teachers More," editorial

    , "Pay Teachers More," editorial

    Arizona Daily Star, "Plant of the Week--Her patio has tropical lushness from African Bird of Paradise"

    OFLNA Newsletter, 11/2000, "Why Volunteer for OFLLAH?," essay

    , "Plant of the Week--Her patio has tropical lushness from African Bird of Paradise"

    OFLNA Newsletter, 11/2000, "Why Volunteer for OFLLAH?," essay
    • ,     "Chautauqua."

    , March 2009, article about my Grand-Prize winning entry in the PreK Seasonal writing contest.
  • Children's Book Council (CBC) Magazine, Perspectives, "Children's Book Authors: Learn How to Promote Children's Book Week, Your Book and Yourselves," with co-authors Juanita Havill and Jennifer J. Stewart, online 7/06
    • "Children's Book Authors: Learn How to Promote Children's Book Week, Your Book and Yourselves," with co-authors Juanita Havill and Jennifer J. Stewart, online 7/06
  • The Journey SCBWI-AZ Newszine, “The Three P’s of Submission: Practice, Patience, Persistence,” online Spring 2006-present.
    • AZ Newszine,     “The Three P’s of Submission: Practice, Patience, Persistence,” online Spring 2006-present.
  • The Institute of Children's Writers Rx for Writers, "Profile/Interview Writing: Say Goodbye to Rejection Letters,” online 9/04-9/05, BOOST4Writers, online April 2006, The Journey SCBWI-AZ Newszine, online Spring 2008-present.
  • The Report of the 2003 Highlights Foundation Writers Workshop at Chautauqua New York, "Chautauqua."

    Other Publication Credits

    Positive Promotions Slogans,     2005-2010 Writing slogans requires talent, intuition, expertise and creativity. I love writing slogans!
    2010: Volunteer Week, Nurses Week, Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week, Social Workers Month, Women’s Heart Health Month, Medical Laboratory Professionals Week, Nursing Home Week, EMS Week,
    Public Safety Telecommunications Week
    2009: Activity Professionals Week, Teacher Appreciation & Staff, Healthcare Housekeeping    , Healthcare Environmental Services, Healthcare Food Services, Bus Safety & Bus Driver, Emergency Nurses, Radiology Week, Physical Therapy & Rehab Week, Resource & Materials Management Week, Central Service Week
    2008: Home Care, Healthcare Facilities & Engineering Week, Reading Incentives, Teacher Appreciation, Staff Appreciation, Test-Taking, Health Catalog, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Occupational Therapy, Welcome Back to School, Customer Service Week
    2007: Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week, Healthcare Facilities & Engineering Staff, Reading Incentives, Black History Month, National Medical Laboratory Professionals Week, Nursing Home Week, TAKS, School Volunteer, Women’s Heart Health, Child Abuse Prevention Month, Grandparent’s Day, Prom Safety/Alcohol Safety, Resource and Materials Management Week, Central Service Week, School Bus Safety Week, Customer Service Week, Natl. Physical Therapy Month, Respiratory Care Week, Red Ribbon Week, Radiology Week.
    2006: National Nurses Week, National Nursing Assistants' Week, Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week, National Volunteer Week, National School Breakfast Week, Black History Month, Earth Day, 100th Day, Red Ribbon Week.
    2005: National Youth Service Day, National School Bus Safety Week.

    Arizona Daily Star, “Obama inspires change,” October 18, 2008.

    “Obama inspires change,” October 18, 2008.

    Desert Dog, “Michael Valdez, Canine Protector,” sold 2/07, pub. pending

    “Michael Valdez, Canine Protector,” sold 2/07, pub. pending

    Cactus Thimblers, "My Thimble Collection," Volume 19, 1/21/1996.

    , "My Thimble Collection," Volume 19, 1/21/1996.

    Arizona Daily Star, "Pay Teachers More," editorial

    , "Pay Teachers More," editorial

    Arizona Daily Star, "Plant of the Week--Her patio has tropical lushness from African Bird of Paradise"

    OFLNA Newsletter, 11/2000, "Why Volunteer for OFLLAH?," essay

    , "Plant of the Week--Her patio has tropical lushness from African Bird of Paradise"

    OFLNA Newsletter, 11/2000, "Why Volunteer for OFLLAH?," essay
    • ,     "Chautauqua."

    Other Publication Credits

    Positive Promotions Slogans,     2005-2010 Writing slogans requires talent, intuition, expertise and creativity. I love writing slogans!
    2010: Volunteer Week, Nurses Week, Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week, Social Workers Month, Women’s Heart Health Month, Medical Laboratory Professionals Week, Nursing Home Week, EMS Week,
    Public Safety Telecommunications Week
    2009: Activity Professionals Week, Teacher Appreciation & Staff, Healthcare Housekeeping    , Healthcare Environmental Services, Healthcare Food Services, Bus Safety & Bus Driver, Emergency Nurses, Radiology Week, Physical Therapy & Rehab Week, Resource & Materials Management Week, Central Service Week
    2008: Home Care, Healthcare Facilities & Engineering Week, Reading Incentives, Teacher Appreciation, Staff Appreciation, Test-Taking, Health Catalog, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Occupational Therapy, Welcome Back to School, Customer Service Week
    2007: Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week, Healthcare Facilities & Engineering Staff, Reading Incentives, Black History Month, National Medical Laboratory Professionals Week, Nursing Home Week, TAKS, School Volunteer, Women’s Heart Health, Child Abuse Prevention Month, Grandparent’s Day, Prom Safety/Alcohol Safety, Resource and Materials Management Week, Central Service Week, School Bus Safety Week, Customer Service Week, Natl. Physical Therapy Month, Respiratory Care Week, Red Ribbon Week, Radiology Week.
    2006: National Nurses Week, National Nursing Assistants' Week, Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week, National Volunteer Week, National School Breakfast Week, Black History Month, Earth Day, 100th Day, Red Ribbon Week.
    2005: National Youth Service Day, National School Bus Safety Week.

    Arizona Daily Star, “Obama inspires change,” October 18, 2008.

    “Obama inspires change,” October 18, 2008.

    Desert Dog, “Michael Valdez, Canine Protector,” sold 2/07, pub. pending

    “Michael Valdez, Canine Protector,” sold 2/07, pub. pending

    Cactus Thimblers, "My Thimble Collection," Volume 19, 1/21/1996.

    , "My Thimble Collection," Volume 19, 1/21/1996.

    Arizona Daily Star, "Pay Teachers More," editorial

    , "Pay Teachers More," editorial

    Arizona Daily Star, "Plant of the Week--Her patio has tropical lushness from African Bird of Paradise"

    OFLNA Newsletter, 11/2000, "Why Volunteer for OFLLAH?," essay

    , "Plant of the Week--Her patio has tropical lushness from African Bird of Paradise"

    OFLNA Newsletter, 11/2000, "Why Volunteer for OFLLAH?," essay
  • 2010 Southwest Writers Annual Writing Contest, Finalist, Middle Grade/YA Novel,
    “Elvis, Ruby, & Me”
  • 2010 Abilene Writers Guild Writing Contest, Honorable Mention, “Look Out, Little Lizard!”
  • 2009 Children’s Writer PreK Seasonal Writing Contest, Grand-Prize ($500!), “Nature’s Lullaby, An Earth Day Story”
     
    • Look Out, Little Lizard!”
  • 2009 Children’s Writer PreK Seasonal Writing Contest, Grand-Prize ($500!), “Nature’s Lullaby, An Earth Day Story”
     
    • ($500!), “Nature’s Lullaby, An Earth Day Story”
     
  • 2009 Children's Writer PreK Seasonal Writing Contest, Finalist, "Happy Halloween"
  • 2007 Society of Southwestern Authors Writing Contest, Honorable Mention, Children’s Short Story, “Hamburger Worms.”
  • 2003 Highlights Foundation scholarship for the week long Writers Workshop in Chautauqua, NY.
    •  Highlights Foundation scholarship for the week long Writers Workshop in Chautauqua, NY.
  • Sam Levitz Direct-To-You Warehouse, Tucson, AZ, second-place prize winning slogan, 11/1988
    • , Tucson, AZ, second-place prize winning slogan, 11/1988
  • Safeway Grocery Store, Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia, prize winning slogan, 9/1985
    • , Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia, prize winning slogan, 9/1985
  • Central High Reunion Memory Book, Special Recognition Award, 11/1991, "What Have I Done Since ‘91?"

    Writing Publications
  • Children’s Writer, March 2009, article about my Grand-Prize winning entry in the PreK Seasonal writing contest.
  • Children's Book Council (CBC) Magazine, Perspectives, "Children's Book Authors: Learn How to Promote Children's Book Week, Your Book and Yourselves," with co-authors Juanita Havill and Jennifer J. Stewart, online 7/06
    • "Children's Book Authors: Learn How to Promote Children's Book Week, Your Book and Yourselves," with co-authors Juanita Havill and Jennifer J. Stewart, online 7/06
  • The Journey SCBWI-AZ Newszine, “The Three P’s of Submission: Practice, Patience, Persistence,” online Spring 2006-present.
    • AZ Newszine,     “The Three P’s of Submission: Practice, Patience, Persistence,” online Spring 2006-present.
  • The Institute of Children's Writers Rx for Writers, "Profile/Interview Writing: Say Goodbye to Rejection Letters,” online 9/04-9/05, BOOST4Writers, online April 2006, The Journey SCBWI-AZ Newszine, online Spring 2008-present.
  • The Report of the 2003 Highlights Foundation Writers Workshop at Chautauqua New York, "Chautauqua."

    Other Publication Credits

    Positive Promotions Slogans,     2005-2010 Writing slogans requires talent, intuition, expertise and creativity. I love writing slogans!
    2010: Volunteer Week, Nurses Week, Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week, Social Workers Month, Women’s Heart Health Month, Medical Laboratory Professionals Week, Nursing Home Week, EMS Week,
    Public Safety Telecommunications Week
    2009: Activity Professionals Week, Teacher Appreciation & Staff, Healthcare Housekeeping    , Healthcare Environmental Services, Healthcare Food Services, Bus Safety & Bus Driver, Emergency Nurses, Radiology Week, Physical Therapy & Rehab Week, Resource & Materials Management Week, Central Service Week
    2008: Home Care, Healthcare Facilities & Engineering Week, Reading Incentives, Teacher Appreciation, Staff Appreciation, Test-Taking, Health Catalog, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Occupational Therapy, Welcome Back to School, Customer Service Week
    2007: Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week, Healthcare Facilities & Engineering Staff, Reading Incentives, Black History Month, National Medical Laboratory Professionals Week, Nursing Home Week, TAKS, School Volunteer, Women’s Heart Health, Child Abuse Prevention Month, Grandparent’s Day, Prom Safety/Alcohol Safety, Resource and Materials Management Week, Central Service Week, School Bus Safety Week, Customer Service Week, Natl. Physical Therapy Month, Respiratory Care Week, Red Ribbon Week, Radiology Week.
    2006: National Nurses Week, National Nursing Assistants' Week, Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week, National Volunteer Week, National School Breakfast Week, Black History Month, Earth Day, 100th Day, Red Ribbon Week.
    2005: National Youth Service Day, National School Bus Safety Week.

    Arizona Daily Star, “Obama inspires change,” October 18, 2008.

    “Obama inspires change,” October 18, 2008.

    Desert Dog, “Michael Valdez, Canine Protector,” sold 2/07, pub. pending

    “Michael Valdez, Canine Protector,” sold 2/07, pub. pending

    Cactus Thimblers, "My Thimble Collection," Volume 19, 1/21/1996.

    , "My Thimble Collection," Volume 19, 1/21/1996.

    Arizona Daily Star, "Pay Teachers More," editorial

    , "Pay Teachers More," editorial

    Arizona Daily Star, "Plant of the Week--Her patio has tropical lushness from African Bird of Paradise"

    OFLNA Newsletter, 11/2000, "Why Volunteer for OFLLAH?," essay

    , "Plant of the Week--Her patio has tropical lushness from African Bird of Paradise"

    OFLNA Newsletter, 11/2000, "Why Volunteer for OFLLAH?," essay
    • ,     "Chautauqua."

    , Special Recognition Award, 11/1991, "What Have I Done Since ‘91?"

    Writing Publications
  • Children’s Writer, March 2009, article about my Grand-Prize winning entry in the PreK Seasonal writing contest.
  • Children's Book Council (CBC) Magazine, Perspectives, "Children's Book Authors: Learn How to Promote Children's Book Week, Your Book and Yourselves," with co-authors Juanita Havill and Jennifer J. Stewart, online 7/06
    • "Children's Book Authors: Learn How to Promote Children's Book Week, Your Book and Yourselves," with co-authors Juanita Havill and Jennifer J. Stewart, online 7/06
  • The Journey SCBWI-AZ Newszine, “The Three P’s of Submission: Practice, Patience, Persistence,” online Spring 2006-present.
    • AZ Newszine,     “The Three P’s of Submission: Practice, Patience, Persistence,” online Spring 2006-present.
  • The Institute of Children's Writers Rx for Writers, "Profile/Interview Writing: Say Goodbye to Rejection Letters,” online 9/04-9/05, BOOST4Writers, online April 2006, The Journey SCBWI-AZ Newszine, online Spring 2008-present.
  • The Report of the 2003 Highlights Foundation Writers Workshop at Chautauqua New York, "Chautauqua."

    Other Publication Credits

    Positive Promotions Slogans,     2005-2010 Writing slogans requires talent, intuition, expertise and creativity. I love writing slogans!
    2010: Volunteer Week, Nurses Week, Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week, Social Workers Month, Women’s Heart Health Month, Medical Laboratory Professionals Week, Nursing Home Week, EMS Week,
    Public Safety Telecommunications Week
    2009: Activity Professionals Week, Teacher Appreciation & Staff, Healthcare Housekeeping    , Healthcare Environmental Services, Healthcare Food Services, Bus Safety & Bus Driver, Emergency Nurses, Radiology Week, Physical Therapy & Rehab Week, Resource & Materials Management Week, Central Service Week
    2008: Home Care, Healthcare Facilities & Engineering Week, Reading Incentives, Teacher Appreciation, Staff Appreciation, Test-Taking, Health Catalog, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Occupational Therapy, Welcome Back to School, Customer Service Week
    2007: Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week, Healthcare Facilities & Engineering Staff, Reading Incentives, Black History Month, National Medical Laboratory Professionals Week, Nursing Home Week, TAKS, School Volunteer, Women’s Heart Health, Child Abuse Prevention Month, Grandparent’s Day, Prom Safety/Alcohol Safety, Resource and Materials Management Week, Central Service Week, School Bus Safety Week, Customer Service Week, Natl. Physical Therapy Month, Respiratory Care Week, Red Ribbon Week, Radiology Week.
    2006: National Nurses Week, National Nursing Assistants' Week, Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week, National Volunteer Week, National School Breakfast Week, Black History Month, Earth Day, 100th Day, Red Ribbon Week.
    2005: National Youth Service Day, National School Bus Safety Week.

    Arizona Daily Star, “Obama inspires change,” October 18, 2008.

    “Obama inspires change,” October 18, 2008.

    Desert Dog, “Michael Valdez, Canine Protector,” sold 2/07, pub. pending

    “Michael Valdez, Canine Protector,” sold 2/07, pub. pending

    Cactus Thimblers, "My Thimble Collection," Volume 19, 1/21/1996.

    , "My Thimble Collection," Volume 19, 1/21/1996.

    Arizona Daily Star, "Pay Teachers More," editorial

    , "Pay Teachers More," editorial

    Arizona Daily Star, "Plant of the Week--Her patio has tropical lushness from African Bird of Paradise"

    OFLNA Newsletter, 11/2000, "Why Volunteer for OFLLAH?," essay

    , "Plant of the Week--Her patio has tropical lushness from African Bird of Paradise"

    OFLNA Newsletter, 11/2000, "Why Volunteer for OFLLAH?," essay
    • ,     "Chautauqua."

    , March 2009, article about my Grand-Prize winning entry in the PreK Seasonal writing contest.
  • Children's Book Council (CBC) Magazine, Perspectives, "Children's Book Authors: Learn How to Promote Children's Book Week, Your Book and Yourselves," with co-authors Juanita Havill and Jennifer J. Stewart, online 7/06
    • "Children's Book Authors: Learn How to Promote Children's Book Week, Your Book and Yourselves," with co-authors Juanita Havill and Jennifer J. Stewart, online 7/06
  • The Journey SCBWI-AZ Newszine, “The Three P’s of Submission: Practice, Patience, Persistence,” online Spring 2006-present.
    • AZ Newszine,     “The Three P’s of Submission: Practice, Patience, Persistence,” online Spring 2006-present.
  • The Institute of Children's Writers Rx for Writers, "Profile/Interview Writing: Say Goodbye to Rejection Letters,” online 9/04-9/05, BOOST4Writers, online April 2006, The Journey SCBWI-AZ Newszine, online Spring 2008-present.
  • The Report of the 2003 Highlights Foundation Writers Workshop at Chautauqua New York, "Chautauqua."

    Other Publication Credits

    Positive Promotions Slogans,     2005-2010 Writing slogans requires talent, intuition, expertise and creativity. I love writing slogans!
    2010: Volunteer Week, Nurses Week, Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week, Social Workers Month, Women’s Heart Health Month, Medical Laboratory Professionals Week, Nursing Home Week, EMS Week,
    Public Safety Telecommunications Week
    2009: Activity Professionals Week, Teacher Appreciation & Staff, Healthcare Housekeeping    , Healthcare Environmental Services, Healthcare Food Services, Bus Safety & Bus Driver, Emergency Nurses, Radiology Week, Physical Therapy & Rehab Week, Resource & Materials Management Week, Central Service Week
    2008: Home Care, Healthcare Facilities & Engineering Week, Reading Incentives, Teacher Appreciation, Staff Appreciation, Test-Taking, Health Catalog, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Occupational Therapy, Welcome Back to School, Customer Service Week
    2007: Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week, Healthcare Facilities & Engineering Staff, Reading Incentives, Black History Month, National Medical Laboratory Professionals Week, Nursing Home Week, TAKS, School Volunteer, Women’s Heart Health, Child Abuse Prevention Month, Grandparent’s Day, Prom Safety/Alcohol Safety, Resource and Materials Management Week, Central Service Week, School Bus Safety Week, Customer Service Week, Natl. Physical Therapy Month, Respiratory Care Week, Red Ribbon Week, Radiology Week.
    2006: National Nurses Week, National Nursing Assistants' Week, Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week, National Volunteer Week, National School Breakfast Week, Black History Month, Earth Day, 100th Day, Red Ribbon Week.
    2005: National Youth Service Day, National School Bus Safety Week.

    Arizona Daily Star, “Obama inspires change,” October 18, 2008.

    “Obama inspires change,” October 18, 2008.

    Desert Dog, “Michael Valdez, Canine Protector,” sold 2/07, pub. pending

    “Michael Valdez, Canine Protector,” sold 2/07, pub. pending

    Cactus Thimblers, "My Thimble Collection," Volume 19, 1/21/1996.

    , "My Thimble Collection," Volume 19, 1/21/1996.

    Arizona Daily Star, "Pay Teachers More," editorial

    , "Pay Teachers More," editorial

    Arizona Daily Star, "Plant of the Week--Her patio has tropical lushness from African Bird of Paradise"

    OFLNA Newsletter, 11/2000, "Why Volunteer for OFLLAH?," essay

    , "Plant of the Week--Her patio has tropical lushness from African Bird of Paradise"

    OFLNA Newsletter, 11/2000, "Why Volunteer for OFLLAH?," essay
    • ,     "Chautauqua."

    Other Publication Credits

    Positive Promotions Slogans,     2005-2010 Writing slogans requires talent, intuition, expertise and creativity. I love writing slogans!
    2010: Volunteer Week, Nurses Week, Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week, Social Workers Month, Women’s Heart Health Month, Medical Laboratory Professionals Week, Nursing Home Week, EMS Week,
    Public Safety Telecommunications Week
    2009: Activity Professionals Week, Teacher Appreciation & Staff, Healthcare Housekeeping    , Healthcare Environmental Services, Healthcare Food Services, Bus Safety & Bus Driver, Emergency Nurses, Radiology Week, Physical Therapy & Rehab Week, Resource & Materials Management Week, Central Service Week
    2008: Home Care, Healthcare Facilities & Engineering Week, Reading Incentives, Teacher Appreciation, Staff Appreciation, Test-Taking, Health Catalog, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Occupational Therapy, Welcome Back to School, Customer Service Week
    2007: Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week, Healthcare Facilities & Engineering Staff, Reading Incentives, Black History Month, National Medical Laboratory Professionals Week, Nursing Home Week, TAKS, School Volunteer, Women’s Heart Health, Child Abuse Prevention Month, Grandparent’s Day, Prom Safety/Alcohol Safety, Resource and Materials Management Week, Central Service Week, School Bus Safety Week, Customer Service Week, Natl. Physical Therapy Month, Respiratory Care Week, Red Ribbon Week, Radiology Week.
    2006: National Nurses Week, National Nursing Assistants' Week, Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week, National Volunteer Week, National School Breakfast Week, Black History Month, Earth Day, 100th Day, Red Ribbon Week.
    2005: National Youth Service Day, National School Bus Safety Week.

    Arizona Daily Star, “Obama inspires change,” October 18, 2008.

    “Obama inspires change,” October 18, 2008.

    Desert Dog, “Michael Valdez, Canine Protector,” sold 2/07, pub. pending

    “Michael Valdez, Canine Protector,” sold 2/07, pub. pending

    Cactus Thimblers, "My Thimble Collection," Volume 19, 1/21/1996.

    , "My Thimble Collection," Volume 19, 1/21/1996.

    Arizona Daily Star, "Pay Teachers More," editorial

    , "Pay Teachers More," editorial

    Arizona Daily Star, "Plant of the Week--Her patio has tropical lushness from African Bird of Paradise"

    OFLNA Newsletter, 11/2000, "Why Volunteer for OFLLAH?," essay

    , "Plant of the Week--Her patio has tropical lushness from African Bird of Paradise"

    OFLNA Newsletter, 11/2000, "Why Volunteer for OFLLAH?," essay
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