

Ski Lift to Nowhere
Ask a skier what was the most difficult thing to learn, and he’ll probably say, “riding the lifts.” Back in the good-old days of the...


The Ghost of Christmas Australia
A Magic Nation Christmas launched a few days ago. The stories were fun, and writing them was the easiest part of the task. I’m no Charles...


Ruth's Recipes
I’ve embarked on a new project—compiling a cookbook. So far, it has been the most difficult writing endeavor I’ve approached! Yes, the...


The Wall that Heals
The Wall that Heals. Does it? The traveling Vietnam Memorial Wall arrived a few days ago in Milan, Indiana. On Thursday, we visited the ...


Seeking Sand Dollars
A few days ago, I reviewed my computer files and found a story I had written for The Magic Nation Gift Shop. Somehow, the story was lost...


Ready for the Magic Nation Day Camp?
The Magic Nation Day Camp is in session! You don’t need gear, a ride, or a packed lunch. It all begins at amazon.com. Check it out for a...


In the Black Hills of Dakota
Just returned from a marvelous trip to South Dakota. Like Doris Day, “I lost my heart in the Black Hills.” What did I like best? Despite...


Mr. Charlie and Miss Charlene
Mr. Charlie is a favorite character of mine; he’s a Golden Retriever who lives in my Magic Nation Tales series. Mr. Charlie, whose owner...


More Magic!
After a class of third graders at Moores Hill elementary in Indiana read The Magic Nation Gift Shop, I spoke to them about writing. They...


Kiddy-Lit
Kiddy-Lit. Back in the 1960s, that’s what my friends called their college class in children’s literature. It was an education class...