First, you are invited to a presentation about resilience for World Mental Health Day, October 8, 2026. I’ve been asked to participate on an expert panel, hosted by Calm Health. The event is virtual, free, and open to anyone, so feel free to share this invitation link Flashback Girl was released six years ago this month. Supporting the book set me on a wild ride of speaking and writing. I never expected any of it. It’s been exciting and fulfilling. I know from some readers

When Flashback Girl came out, I achieved the smallest amount of fame possible to fit within a loose definition of “famous.” I used to joke with my husband Doug. “I’m big in Yardley, Pennsylvania, and in the burn community. That’s it.” He’d tease, “You’re big in Yardley, huh?” At a local Halloween party, a woman met me, and praised my book, which pleased me. Then she turned to my husband, and exclaimed, “My God, that means that YOU'RE DOUG!” He replied, “Well yes I am.” Hi

Every year when I was little, I eagerly awaited the TV holiday specials. They ran only once a year, and if you missed them, that was it....