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1st Place Non-rhyming Poetry Category
"From the Mannequin Factory"(published January 2019)




  • Classically Inspired / A Mixed Blessings Book 
              Anthology of Faithwriters Editor Choice Winners; 
              Published by Breath of Fresh Air Press / 2015

              What do I Know of War?  a free verse poem
              Vows of Lace and Tie     a free verse poem
              Chasing Butterfly Dreams  a short fiction story
              Forever Talks   a free verse poem 


"The Water Trance"
"The Gift on Charcoal Mountain"
Young Adult Fiction Category
2015 / 2010 Writer's Digest Annual Competition Award Winner
Honorable Mention


  • Randi's Steps  MG Novel, pub. 5/2015, reprinted 2021                                                   National Indies Excellence Finalist

               If only her life were a story on paper, she could tear it into a million pieces and start over. Ten-year-old Francie McLean’s life hasn’t been the same since her best friend started battling cancer. Francie wants to be loyal and caring to Randi, but when put to the test, she fails. Will their friendship survive the disease that changes everything?  
             Read samples or buy paperback or eBook at these online stores:
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  • Clubhouse Jr. Magazine (pub. June 2010)
                 Just Ask the Australian Echidna is a fun poem about a unique animal printed on a two page spread over a beautiful close-up photo.
  

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One Touch from the Maker (anthology pub. April 2010; Puckett Browne Publishing)
                The Lure of the Witch is a non-fiction story about Francy becoming a Christian in her college days.  
      

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  •  The LEAH Messenger of NY State (Fall issue 2009; Fall issue 2010)
               Public School Lessons; On Trial Again are two humorous stories about Francy's homeschooling experiences.


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AWARDS
  • Writer's Digest Annual Contest / 1st Place                                                                              "From the Mannequin Factory"  (Non-rhyming poetry)  
  • Writer's Digest Magazine Annual Contest / 4 Honorable Mention Awards
                The Gift on Charcoal Mountain  (short fiction young adult)
                The Water Trance  (short fiction young adult)
                First Dive  (Non-rhyming poetry)
                Another Place  (script entry)
  • Faithwriters.com (weekly challenge contest entries)
             Best of the Best 2nd place winner 2015/2016:
              
               Who Kissed the Teacup?

             Best of the Best 3rd place winner 2012/2013:
             
              Where's My Kitchen?            

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