Peep in the Deep App

A draft for the start page of Peep in the Deep Counting Book app. To be released some time soon!

Illustration Friday — Shy

Could a badger be shy?

Stability Ball Exercises: Back Extensions

I've got a history of lower back problems and just discovered this exercise. It's a work in progress but it might be the best thing I've done for my lower back in over ten years. Of course, I might end up throwing my back out by not doing it properly but if I get it right, it looks like a great way to strengthen my lower back and reduce future mishaps.

Special Columbus Day Promotion: Free Kindle Days for “Reckless Rudy and the Green Vase”

Announcing a special promotion for Reckless Rudy and the Green Vase: On Columbus Day and the day after (October 8-9), Reckless Rudy and the Green Vase will be available as a free Kindle download from Amazon through the KDP Select Program. If you have a Kindle, here’s your chance to try out Reckless Rudy as a Holiday gift, or to add the book to your collection of Kindle eBooks absolutely free. Mark your calendar! Reckless Rudy makes a wonderful gift for any early reader of easy reading chapter books.

From Picture Book to Chapter Book

So anyway, I published a picture book back in 2010. It was about a young, mischievous boy named Rudy, who wasn't very kind to his little brother and sister. He met up with a creature named Cirrus, and in short, experienced a new perspective on his relationship with his siblings. Well, I've taken that story and adapted it to an early readers chapter book entitled, Reckless Rudy and the Green Vase. Much of the story is the same, but many elements have changed due to the free-flowing chapter book format. If you're interested it's available in Kindle and Print format.

Description: He kicks toys about. He knocks lamps over. He forgets to do his homework. But it doesn’t stop there. He also steals food from his little sister. He makes his little brother do his chores. He doesn’t care one way or the other what anyone thinks. He’ll step on your toes if you get in his way. He’s just reckless, and he gets away with all of it. When his mom brings home a beautiful, old green vase to keep for their aunt, Rudy just can't keep his hands off the priceless antique. He will soon step into a weird and wacky, afternoon adventure of chases and flight. Ages 5-8.