Explore my books
I’ve authored a number of books about the social model of disability and inclusive rural health. Take a look below, learn, grow, and share.
August 2024
WOWRUS Deal Announcement
Scheduled For Publication: Fall/Autumn 2026
Illustrator: Caroline McPherson https://carolinemcphersonillustration.com/
A charming story of friendship and self discovery, set among the beautiful landscape of the Bering Sea.
“Walrus always helps his friends look on the bright side, but when he breaks his tusk, he realises that perhaps not everything can -or should- be bright all the time.”
Posted at Publishers Weekly
What happens when your dream gets turned upside down?
Twelve-year-old Emmie Ethrige lives with her widowed father in South Carolina, dreams of wheelchair motocross, and is working toward her dream of buying a serious set of wheels to take her big-air tricks to the next level. But when a mishap leads people to question her independence, Emmie must find a way to change their minds.
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Think you know what rural America is like?
For most of America’s history, rural people and culture have been casually mocked, stereotyped, and, in general, deeply misunderstood. Now an array of short stories, poetry, graphic short stories, and personal essays, along with anecdotes from the authors’ real lives, dives deep into the complexity and diversity of rural America and the people who call it home.
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Wilderness Ridge
I come from a rural community where hunting and fishing are a valued way of life. Check out Wilderness Ridge–a chapter book series about kids and families sharing their love of nature through responsible, safety-focused, and sustainable hunting and fishing.
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Adaptive sports
As a pediatric physical therapist, I love helping kids push themselves to reach their goals–no matter how fast or furious! Head over here for a peek into the exciting world of adaptive sports with these titles I wrote for the Jake Maddox series.
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