Free Resource Guide – Making Music with Only One Hand

I have created this free resource guide on how to make music with only one hand with the ukulele. I have taken the picking hand fingerstyle music I created for my Ukulele Expressions book series and modified it in order to be used in music therapy and other settings. This style of playing shows thatContinue reading “Free Resource Guide – Making Music with Only One Hand”

Read an Ebook Week is Here! Catch All of My Books on Sale!

It’s Read an Ebook Week, a week that encourages readers to pick up the digital device of their choice and download a new book to read. For this week only, all my books are 50% off on Smashwords! If you wouldn’t mind taking part in promoting this celebration of Ebooks and reading, please feel freeContinue reading “Read an Ebook Week is Here! Catch All of My Books on Sale!”

Art from My Books Available Now

Happy Friday, friends! This past week I added some of my illustrations from Surrounded by God’s Painted Sky: Christian Affirmations to Start Your Day to my Payhip store. The above illustrations have been added and there are more paintings there, too! You can purchase, download, and print at home or with a professional printer. IfContinue reading “Art from My Books Available Now”

Surrounded by God’s Painted Sky Book Released

I am so pleased to announce that my next book, Surrounded by God’s Painted Sky: Christian Affirmations to Start Your Day is available now in paperback and eBook. This illustrated work is full of Christian affirmations that will help you set the tone for your day. Scripture references are included to help you focus onContinue reading “Surrounded by God’s Painted Sky Book Released”

Return to Songwriting & Release of “Surrounded by God’s Blue Sky”, an Original Ukulele Song Based on My Book

I recently started writing songs again and it feels so good to have that creative outlet! It’s been a while since I’ve written songs with lyrics for the ukulele, playing with both hands. I felt inspired to write a song for each of my Christian affirmations books. First, “Surrounded by God’s Blue Sky” is aboutContinue reading “Return to Songwriting & Release of “Surrounded by God’s Blue Sky”, an Original Ukulele Song Based on My Book”

A Gift For You on World Ukulele Day!

Today we play our ukuleles to celebrate this great, little instrument. Learning how to play has been life-changing! I have met many new friends through the ukulele, too. Today, I am happy to share that I have the Second Editions of my Ukulele Expressions series available now. These books contain musical pieces that can beContinue reading “A Gift For You on World Ukulele Day!”

New Ukulele Expressions Books Coming Soon

I am thrilled to announce two new Ukulele Expressions books that will be coming out soon. First, I have simplified the techniques and skills I’ve developed to play with only one hand in order to create a version that kids can play, too. In Ukulele Expressions for Kids: Tunes to Play with Only One Hand,Continue reading “New Ukulele Expressions Books Coming Soon”

New Title, New Cover for Ulcerative Colitis Book

My book “Danger Zones, Underpants Dances, and Colon Funerals: Poems and Illustrations on My Life with Ulcerative Colitis” has been updated to this new title. “Capturing Colitis: Poems and Illustrations on My Life with Ulcerative Colitis” contains the same content, just in a new package! This new title works much better for the book onContinue reading “New Title, New Cover for Ulcerative Colitis Book”

Gift Guide for I Am a Gifted Musician

I Am a Gifted Musician: Affirmations for New Players of Music contains 50 positive self-talk statements that new musicians can recite, believe in, and practice daily. I wrote this book after seeing so many people (adults especially) become very critical of their playing ability in the early stages. We need to be kind to ourselvesContinue reading “Gift Guide for I Am a Gifted Musician”

Gift Guide for Danger Zones, Underpants Dances, and Colon Funerals

Today I am featuring another one of my books with a few gift ideas for your gift recipient this Christmas! Danger Zones, Underpants Dances, and Colon Funerals: Poems and Illustrations on My Life with Ulcerative Colitis is the story of my journey with ulcerative colitis and surgery to remove my colon. It features some funnyContinue reading “Gift Guide for Danger Zones, Underpants Dances, and Colon Funerals”