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It’s time for another roundup of my favorite reads of the last few months. You can always follow me on Goodreads to see everything I’ve read! Middle grade reads: Princess Mononoke: The First Story, by Hayao Miyazaki So this isn’t technically a middle grade book, but it is one that would be appropriate for middle […]

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It’s time for another roundup of my favorite reads of the last few months. The holidays get pretty busy, which meant not as much reading, but I still managed to find some good reads. You can always follow me on Goodreads to see everything I’ve read! Middle grade reads: The Experiment, by Rebecca Stead I’m […]

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It’s that time of year when everyone is sharing their best-of lists, so I thought I’d share my favorite new release middle grade reads from 2025 (not counting my own books, of course). Let me know if you read any good ones that I missed! Grin, by D.W. Gillespie My favorite new release book of […]

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Christmas is coming, and that got me wondering what kind of items would be on Marv’s Christmas wish list. He’s not the kind of kid to ask for video games! He is all in on protecting earth from alien invasions, and I’m pretty sure his gift list would reflect that. Without further ado… Telescope A […]

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No surprise here, but I love Halloween. And especially middle grade books that revolve around Halloween or horror themes. The thing that’s great about these middle grade books is that there’s a wide range of how spooky they get, and if things get too scary, kids can always shut the book. As much as we […]

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A few more months have come and gone, and even with the release of Night of the Living Toilet Paper, there’s always time for at least some reading. It’s almost always spooky season for me, which makes most of the books on this list great choices for Halloween. You can always follow me on Goodreads […]

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Today is the day — Night of the Living Toilet Paper, book two in the Alien Survival Guide series, is out now. You can buy it wherever books are sold, including Amazon, Bookshop, Books-A-Million, and more. I hope you enjoy Marv and his friends’ next adventure as they take on a giant toilet paper monster. […]

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I have a short story coming soon as part of the anthology Unexpected Friends, an anthology of middle grade stories from the writers of ANWA (American Night Writers Association). This middle grade anthology features 17 stories, including my own horror short, “The Only Friend You’ll Ever Need.” The cover was just revealed, and I’m super […]

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A few more months have come and gone, and that means it’s time for another quick look at some of my favorite reads. You can always follow me on Goodreads to get a better idea of everything I’ve read! But what I want to highlight here are just my favorites. Middle grade reads: The Book […]

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If you enjoyed I Know What UFO Did Last Summer and were hoping for more adventures with Marv and his friends, you’re in luck! I’m excited to reveal that the second book in the Alien Survival Guide series is coming on September 23, 2025! The book is available for pre-order now at Amazon, Bookshop, and […]

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