In the process of writing the Jessie Cole series I immersed myself in extensive research. I grew up on Florida's Space Coast and I wanted this series to capture what amazing and inspiring story lie behind the headlines. If you are interested in space exploration, this is a list of books I enjoyed reading while writing the series. I hope you enjoy them too. Elon Musk: Tesla, … [Read more...]
Finding Solitude
Solitude isn’t the same as isolation, at least in my heart and mind. The Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines solitude as “the quality or state of being alone or removed from society” and isolation as “the action of isolating or the condition of being isolated.” I find something relaxing and restorative about solitude, while I never associate isolation with any positive. Prisons … [Read more...]
Appreciate Where You Are
2020 was a year like most of us have never experienced. Social turmoil, a pandemic, economic downturn, social isolation, and violent terror attacks. Conversely, there was also a resurgence of families spending time together, children playing outside, an awakening of faith, a renewed appreciation for many things we’d long taken for granted. Over the next several weeks I will … [Read more...]
Celebrate Every Day
Do you ever feel like each day is no different from the last? I know many of us have struggled, particularly the past year, with time blurring together. Over the years I’ve heard radio DJs announce celebrations for National Friendship Day, National Ice Cream Day, National Pancake Day, so many National Days it seems like there’s a celebration designated for every … [Read more...]
