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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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At the beginning of the year, I decided I would actually start using my Goodreads profile to track and rate the books I read during the year. Like most authors, I read a lot of books, but then I get to the point where I can’t even remember everything I read. I figured this would […]

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It feels kind of surreal, but I Know What UFO Did Last Summer has finally reached its release date! I can’t wait for everyone to share Marv and his friends’ adventures. Order it today on Amazon, Bookshop, Barnes & Noble, or wherever else you get your books. And if you like it, please leave a […]

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We’re getting closer to the release of I Know What UFO Did Last Summer, and I’ve been fortunate enough to get some positive early reviews, and even a short feature from a local news website! Here’s what some of the early reviews have had to say: “Tense chapters ensure a brisk pace…I Know What UFO […]

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We’re getting closer to the release of I Know What UFO Did Last Summer, so I thought I’d offer a bit of a preview by introducing the main characters! Here’s a look at our heroes, including the code names that Marv gives them: Marv (Code name: Gold Leader) Ever since he stumbled upon the book […]

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