The Lubbock Wizard Children’s Author

05/17/2026

Well for the umpteenth time Skinny Katie takes home a Finalist rating. This time in the Literary Global Children's Book Awards competition in the Bedtime Story and Picture Book Categories. Congratulations Nina Broen kunst on your incredible work. Thank you Literary Global Children's Book Awards.

05/02/2026

What a beautiful day it has been here at Beltane in the Park. The final activity was the May Pole!

05/02/2026

It is Beltane in the Park. Celebrating the arrival of Spring. Come spend some time with us at Clapp Park on the south side.

04/16/2026

So I came to a fork in the road. Which way should I go?

04/02/2026

Well once again "Skinny Katie and Her Potbelly Pig Named Sadie" had to settle for Finalist status in the Children's Book International Awards. Nina Broen kunst and I entered in the Picture Book and Poetry categories and were recognized as finalist in both of those categories. Congratulations Nina! Thank you Children's Book International!

02/13/2026

I love making friends while I work!

02/13/2026

The best part is making new friends!

02/09/2026

Ready set….go! Authors in Grocery Stores! I am working in the Krogers in Keller, Texas on Rufe Snow!

02/08/2026

01/27/2026

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