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Spence is one of the elves who moved to the ‘south’ with the Frost family.   He is intelligent, but impulsive. He acts without thinking about the consequences. His brash, compulsive behavior often puts him, and everyone around him, in danger. He lacks the ability to sensor his comments during polite conversation. His unfiltered commentsContinue reading “Walter and the Secret Keeper – Meet Spence”

Hiding that fact your family is descendants of Santa Claus is no easy task.  Especially when you live with elves, build millions of toys each year and secretly deliver them to children all around the world. This, however, is something the Frost family must do…  Mrs. Frost wants more for her children. She wants themContinue reading “A plan Emerges Out Of The Darkness”

I am a writer, at least that’s what I keep telling myself.  I started drawing pictures as a way of connecting with my characters.  I recently started adding my ‘illustrations’ (term used very loosely) to my writing as a way to help others visualize the characters in my head, to the ones I was tryingContinue reading “Character Illustration For Blog Followers”

It’s nearly impossible to keep a secret of any significance in the world today. Everything we do, say and write is captured and available for everyone to see. Cell phone towers track our locations. Security cameras record our actions. Businesses track our purchases. Our friends and neighbors post personal pictures of us. A complete recordContinue reading “The Truth Behind the Fairy Tale”

Everyone has the potential to be a hero. A hero is defined by their actions, regardless of their age, strength or abilities. This certainly is the case for Mr. Abernathy, who is one of the central characters in Walter and the Secret Keeper. Mr. Abernathy is the crotchety, old man who lives in Walter’s town.Continue reading “An Unexpected Hero”

Nearly eighteen centuries have passed since Saint Nicholas began secretly leaving coins in shoes and dropping gifts down chimneys. Saint Nicholas’ selfless actions, generosity and acts of good-will have continued through his decedents. When Saint Nicholas died on December 6 in the year 243 he was survived by his son and daughter. Since then, everyContinue reading “Unseen Evil”

I am currently seeking an agent or publisher who sees the enormous potential in the Secret Keeper books.  Walter and the Secret Keeper is complete at approximately 100,000 words.  I am looking for an individual I can partner with long-term. I welcome comments, suggestions and editorial advice.  I believe that any writing project, whether it’sContinue reading “Walter and the Secret Keeper”

Although the main thread of the Secret Keeper books is based on a concept associated with a specific belief, the content of this story is not solely based on any single group. It is important for readers of all ages, ethnicities, and cultures to identify with characters and plot lines within the the story. As thisContinue reading “Diversity”

Saint Nicholas (Sinterklaas) AKA Santa Claus was a real person.   He lived in the early part of the 4-century.   His habit of secret gift-giving led to his being known in modern times as Santa Claus. Below are some known facts about the man we know today as Santa Claus.  What is not written,Continue reading “True Historical Information”