The world is full of so many good books, and so little time to read them all! That's why I wanted to make it easy on you by giving you a complete guide to the BEST children's books you need to read in 2020. Hope you enjoy! The Undefeated, by...
Happy New Year! Can you believe we're already over halfway through with January? As always, the first month of the year seems to fly by and with it, so do our New Year's goals and resolutions. Today I just wanted to come on here and tell you that if writing...
Happy Holidays! As my special gift to you, I'm offering a Night Buddies Holiday Special. Buy two books in the Night Buddies series for $16.98 and and get the third book FREE! I don’t want anyone to finish one of my books and have to go through the reader’s agony...
Can you believe it? Next week is already Thanksgiving! While most of our favorite parts of Thanksgiving include turkey, stuffing, and second-helpings, this time of year is really an important time to reflect on what and who we are truly thankful for. And what better way to help you and...
As an author, the question I hear most often is this: Sands, how can I write my own children's book? I don't blame these aspiring writers for looking for the secret. I remember the days of wanting to see my own words in print and not knowing where to start....
Is anyone else having a hard time adjusting to daylight savings? I sure am! Did you know that the group daylight savings is the hardest on are parents? It's not easy for kids to adjust to a new sleeping schedule, which can mean long, sleepless nights for both kids and...
Figuring out what to be for Halloween is one of life's greatest pleasures, especially as a literary fanatic! Impress all your bookish friends this year with these fun and creative literary-inspired Halloween costume ideas. Nancy Drew Become your favorite heroine with just a few fun pieces—a magnifying glass, a plaid...
One of the best parts of spooky season is curling up on the couch with a big bowl of candy corn for family movie night. What's even better is when the movie you pick can be paired with the original story it was based on! Here are five of the...
When my son was about five years old, he was afraid of almost everything! I had to be very careful about what he was allowed to watch, what he was allowed to read, and what "scary stories" he heard from his friends. This became especially difficult around this time of...
The weather is cooling off, the leaves are turning, and we can officially celebrate that fall is here! My personal favorite fall activity is curling up on the couch with my dogs and a good book for company, whether it's a new release or one of my old favorites. Here...
Crosley Speak This one is especially for Night Buddies fans. The following is a glossary of the special and uncommon vocabulary used by Crosley the red crocodile from the Night Buddies book series. Now that you are in the know, pick up the entire Night Buddies series for one low...
Creating stories for the young book lover is not child's play. All the best children's books have similar traits. Life-affirming messages pitched in a way that engages while bringing out the best in the young reader. When it all comes together, the result is a book that transcends age. Personally,...
Thinking of taking a road trip with your kids this summer? Check out this article I wrote for the Good Men Project for some inspiration! Excerpt: As a children’s author, I’ve been asked many times, by friends, colleagues, and readers, what is the best piece of of advice I have...
When a child finds a book that they love, he can become a reader for life. But what makes a good children’s book? What qualities should it possess to make a child hold onto its memory and message? If you’re an aspiring author or simply someone who loves kid lit,...
Summer vacation is just about here! That means your children now have two whole months of free time ahead of them—and us parents have to find ways to keep them entertained. My favorite way to entertain kids is with books, and these classics are sure to keep them hooked! Number...
Attending Bookmarks Book Festival in North Carolina. Happy Children's Book Week! This week, over 1,000 schools, libraries, bookstores, and of course authors are joining together to celebrate all of the amazing books for children there are out there! This is the 100th anniversary of Children's Book Week, which means I...