For nearly 20 years I have written and designed books, websites, and marketing materials. In 2007 I started developing educational programming content for school aged children and in 2008 I did my very first school visit.
My success as an author, performer/speaker, is an achievement that I have work hard to attain and I am proud of the work that I do with children. At the beginning of this journey, the thought of this being a self-sustaining, pay the bills kind of career, seemed like a lofty dream. But now that I can look back at where I started some 20 years ago, and all that I've achieve, I am comfortable calling what I do my career.
My career and skill sets:
- Author, Actor, Musician, Singer, Songwriter, Storyteller, and Children's Presenter.
- 42 years of live stage performance experience
- 17 years of experience in the development of live educational programming content for school aged children and presenting it.
- Author of 19 published children's books, since 2006.
- Books that range from early reader to YA
- 11 books that are Kirkus Reviews Recommended
- Over $1,000,000.00 in school visit book sales
- Been a touring presenter for children since 2008
- Been a full-time touring author since January of 2011
- Book 65-70 paid in school events on average each year.
- One of the top earning children's author presenters in the United States
- 1000 school visit events completed since 2010.
- Graphics designer
- Skilled in InDesign, Photoshop and WebDesign
- Specialty: book layout and cover designer
- Own and manage 4 websites that pertain to school visits
- 20 years of experience in project management
- 25 years of experience in story development for books
- 17 years of success in the marketing of school visits
- Event booking agent
- Event sales coordinator
I have been very successful in this business for many years, so keep in mind that the experiences that I share are based on my success, and what is normally seen in this business from year to year.