HOW DEEP ARE YOUR ROOTS?
In everyday language, “rooted” refers to being established deeply and firmly in a particular environment, idea, or emotion. A tree is not anchored without deep roots. The roots provide stability…
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MINIMIZE REGRETS
I don’t dwell on regrets, but I think about them. Perhaps it’s due to my experience as a hospice bereavement volunteer where I listened to end-of-life regrets or possibly because…
Why write about themes of loss, gratitude, and perseverance?
In the “Rooted” series, Dendro suffers a profound loss. Likewise, I have experienced multiple losses. Dendro mourns, but he does not allow the experience to break him. Instead, he carries…
EIGHT TIPS FOR FINDING YOUR NEW NORMAL
Sometimes life throws us curveballs, and for various reasons, these unexpected shifts can alter our identity and shake the very core of our being. During these various stages in our…
WORDS HAVE POWER
What is the purpose of dialogue in books? Dialogue is what brings characters to life! Dialogue conveys emotions and moves the narrative forward. It’s what makes characters relatable and keeps…
GROWTH THROUGH STORYTELLING
A growth mindset is imperative for a child’s psychological development. Did you know that inspirational books can help to promote self-development? Growth happens through storytelling because our brains are wired…
BEHIND THE ROOTS: HOW A SERIES WAS BORN
I don’t want to appear boastful, but I am pleased with my first book, Rooted: A Seedling’s Journey. When I finished, I had a sense of satisfaction. I could have…
BEHIND THE ROOTS: KEY THEMES
When I read Rooted: A Seedling’s Journey to one of my grandsons, I asked, “What do you think is the lesson?” His reply was profound. He answered, “Difficult things will…
ROOTED SERIES: INSPIRATION, VISION, AND AUDIENCE
Inspiration often comes through unexpected moments in life. My first inspiration for Rooted: A Seedling’s Journey occurred when I was looking for a book about trees to give my great-niece…