I’ve been thinking about changing my Time Machine Girls covers for a while now. I just don’t think they stand up very well when I see them side by side, next to others in their genre. To me, they look a little “young” for the age they were written for (girls not […]
Ernestine
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It was no coincidence that I launched the third book of the Time Machine Girls series during Black History Month. I thought it was the best time to honor the people of the Underground Railroad. (As you may know, the girls in the story go back in time to meet […]
The third book in the Time Machine Girls series is finally out! It’s called Courage, and in it, Hazel and Bess find out what it’s like to “ride” on the Underground Railroad. They meet Harriet Tubman, get chased by bounty hunters, learn the true meaning of the word “courage,” help their grandfather return stolen items to […]
I love history, and writing the Time Machine Girls series gives me an excuse to explore parts of it that I didn’t really understand in school. The third book in the series is particularly like that for me. In it, the girls go back in time to visit a station on […]
2015 was the year I started as a children’s book author, and it’s been amazing. I’m a shy person so putting myself out there was (and still is) the hardest part of it all. But I’m thankful to have people reading my books and the nice things they’ve said (ok, […]
Whoever started the digital book era was a genius because I love it. I love carrying 100 books around wherever I go in one little device. I love that it saves my place that I can bounce around easily from chapter to chapter, and that I never have to ask […]
#NoShame Here’s the whole story: When I picked my 7-year-old up from school this past Tuesday, I was shocked when she told me she had the next day off. In fact, I didn’t believe her. I had to ask the expert. “Siri,” I said to my phone. “Is tomorrow a holiday?” “Yes. Tomorrow […]
Dear Ernestine, I sure love the Time Machine Girl series. When’s the next one coming out? Signed, Your Biggest Fan — Dear Biggest Fan, Well, aren’t you sweet? Thanks for the compliment! To answer your question: soon. Sincerely, Ernestine P.S. I hope to get the next two books in that […]
A little background about the story: When I was a kid, I spent a large chunk of lunchtime searching through the peanut butter and butter sandwiches my mom packed for me just about every day. I was sure there was a hair curled up in there someplace, and sometimes I was right. (No, […]
A sad conversation I just had with my 7-year-old while driving her to school. Daughter: Your hair looks messy from the back. Me: Rats. That’s not the look I was going for. Daughter: What look were you going for? Me: Beautiful Daughter: You have to have straight hair in order to be […]