Category: BTB: Behind the Book

  • Riding the Wave: Children’s Literature as a Tool During Diagnosis

    Riding the Wave: Children’s Literature as a Tool During Diagnosis

    I am a graduate student at the University of Pittsburgh and candidate for graduation with a Master of Science (MS) degree. With plans to become a Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS), I am studying Applied Developmental Psychology (ADP). The ADP MS program requires students to successfully complete a Capstone Project in the second year at a…

  • Ride the Wave Holiday Sale

    Ride the Wave Holiday Sale

    Ride the Wave paperback copies are on sale for $7.77 on Amazon through the end of the year! Profits from books sold on Amazon through the end of the year will be donated to…

  • Thank You

    Thank You

    Since I could fill an entire second book with the people I want to thank, I decided to make an extended version of what’s printed in my book here. Thank you to…

  • About: The Main Character

    About: The Main Character

    I’m really proud of my book (my book! my book! that’s still so exciting to say) and I love telling the story behind it. It starts with…

  • About: Nurse Delaney

    About: Nurse Delaney

    The nurse in the book is inspired by a combination of a few great nurses in my life, but most of the inspiration comes from my friend, Delaney. Delaney Ann “Laney” Brown was one of my closest family friends growing up. Our…

  • About: My Book!

    About: My Book!

    My first book, “Ride the Wave: A Little Sailor’s Guide to Unknown Illness and Big Feelings” will be available June 2024! For a preview of the pages without text, click here.

  • About: My Illustrator

    About: My Illustrator

    My illustrator, Hazel Cordezar, is the best EVER. She submitted her work to me ahead of due dates and produced the highest quality work. I continue to be impressed by her professionalism and talent.