It’s October… Do You Know Who’s Haunting Your Backyard?

I love the nightlife in my neighborhood, by which I mean the wildlife that comes out at night. When I share photos and videos from my trail camera, people are often surprised at the number of cute creatures that visit my yard. They think these sightings are unusual. I always tell them, “The animals areContinue reading “It’s October… Do You Know Who’s Haunting Your Backyard?”

My Journey Through Spooky America

In two weeks, The Ghostly Tales of Bar Harbor will be released. This is the sixth book I’ve written for Arcadia’s Spooky America series, and its upcoming publication has me looking back on my spooky writing journey. For those unfamiliar with the series, Spooky America is a collection of nonfiction books for the middle gradeContinue reading “My Journey Through Spooky America”

Halloween in July, Anyone? (It’s for a good cause!)

Update: 7/13/25 – Due to the recent devastating floods in Central Texas, the amount of money I earn through this fundraiser for the North Texas Wildlife Center will also be donated to the Kerr County Disaster Relief Fund. Today, I glanced up at my shelf of Halloween coffee mugs and dishes, waiting patiently for fallContinue reading “Halloween in July, Anyone? (It’s for a good cause!)”