Writings

"The Three Sisters." FACES, May 2005, p. 42-45.
What happens when you mix three young sisters, a devoted father with a magic wombat bone, and an evil monster named the Bunyip? The Australian legend, "The Three Sisters".

"Can You Believe It?" Clubhouse, May 2005, p. 10-11.
This nonfiction article presents some surprising facts about the history of canning that include Napoleon, a prizewinning contest, and the Battle of Waterloo.

"The Way of the Cross: Travis and Jacinta's Story." My Friend, February 2005, p. 20-23.
A unique presentation of Christ’s passion woven into a modern children’s story complete with meditations.

“Beginning to Draw: Lesson I: Lines.” St. Paul’s Family Magazine, 1994, Vol. 9, No. 4, p. 24-25.
This drawing lesson and the three following lessons present basic explanations of art fundamentals. Exercises are included for each.

“Beginning to Draw: Lesson II: Texture.” St. Paul’s Family Magazine, 1995, Vol. 10, No. 1, p. 24.

“Beginning to Draw: Lesson III: Value.” St. Paul’s Family Magazine, 1995, Vol. 10, No. 2, p. 24-25.

“Beginning to Draw: Lesson IV: Space.” St. Paul’s Family Magazine, 1995, Vol. 10, No. 3, p. 24.

“BF’s & Butterflies” STORIES FOR CHILDREN MAGAZINE, April 2008.
Small town girl, Leya, wants to figure out a way to befriend Kari, the new girl, before Nasty Nona, self-crowned queen of fifth grade, claims her. Leya’s just lost her BF(best friend) Lucy, who’s moved all the way to Florida. Now as Leya struggles to find a new BF, as well as her place in her fifth grade class, she discovers that butterflies can lead to friendship.
*This story was selected for the BEST OF STORIES FOR CHILDREN ANTHOLOGY, Volume 2, coming out in the Fall of 2009.

“God Throws Jimmy a Curveball” MY LIGHT, September 2008.
Jimmy Jackson, an 11-year-old boy, is having a bad summer. No pitching (position for his baseball team). No summer camp with Pete. And with Sam (his know-it-all cousin) along for the vacation – no fun! Will Jimmy be stuck in a joyless summer, or will he discover how God’s unexpected curveballs can sometimes become homerun hits?

“Reaching for the Stars” HIGHLIGHTS, November 2008.
In this free verse poem, a child knows no limits for achieving her desires.

“St. Catherine of Seina: Flame of Christ’s Love” MY LIGHT, April 2009.
If Catherine Benincasa of Siena, Italy had been born today—and not in 1347—she would likely be considered something of a celebrity. She advised nobles and popes. She talked with God and wrote their conversations down in a book. She became the first woman Doctor of the Catholic Church.