Good news: The ARCs (Advanced Reader Copies) for my picture book, Piece by Piece: Ernestine’s Gift for President Roosevelt, have arrived.  The final hardcover books are due out in September 2023; however, you can always preorder at Amazon or Barnes & Noble or your local bookstore. The story is inspirational and the illustrations are beautiful. This true story is set in San Antonio, Texas.

My second bit of news: I have signed a contract for a yet-untitled middle-grade novel set in Texas. Tons of research went into this book which describes the struggles of Mexican-American pecan shellers who fought for social justice during the late 1930s. The story is also set in Texas.

I wish you much success in your writing. Hang in there. It will happen.