Four Ways that Sports Camps Can Help Kids

In my book, “Pickleball Problems,” a mother enrolls the main character, Ada, into a youth sports camp. She made that decision to help Ada gain confidence and meet new friends. Curious to know if parents I know have had a similar experience, I had a quick interview with Amy, parent of six-year-old Tyson. She explainedContinue reading “Four Ways that Sports Camps Can Help Kids”

Enjoying Independence, Competition, and Nature at Sports Camp

For a lot of young people, participating in sports camp is more than just playing a sport. Ada, the main character of my book “Pickleball Problems,” which publishes Aug. 1, learned about independence and competing in a sport. I had a quick interview with Ro, a mother of two, to find out what her sonsContinue reading “Enjoying Independence, Competition, and Nature at Sports Camp”

“Pickleball Problems” Is Ready for Pre-order

I’m excited to announce that my first writing project with Capstone, Stone Arch Books imprint, is ready for pre-order! Yay! It’s part of the popular Jake Maddox Sports Series. What is the Jake Maddox series? It’s a series of fiction chapter books for readers ages 8 – 11 and covers a variety of sports—from basketballContinue reading ““Pickleball Problems” Is Ready for Pre-order”