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"Pure emotion conceived from an actual event of human connection. Something a book generated by A.I. could never achieve."
"This is your career. You should be doing nothing other than writing children's books."
"A beautiful, magical story of the miracle of life, that will be shared with love for generations to come."
"I was with Penguin Random House Publishing in the children's book division for 25 years and can still say this beautifully written story touched my heart like none before it. And each illustration qualifies as a 'money spread.' They make you want to crawl onto the page and explore.
From the very first time you recited Oh How You Sparkle to me, I was completely enraptured. The way you brought to life the wonder, love, and sheer magic of your granddaughter's arrival left me spellbound.
Supporting this beautiful project was an easy choice, because I believe deeply in your voice, your talent, and the joy this book will bring to so many others. Your sparkle is real — and it’s contagious.
Michael W.
Oh, How You Sparkle was conceived in one sitting during one of life’s most wondrous moments — the birth of a child. It’s a beautifully illustrated story with a message that adults will enjoy reading over and over—a perfect gift for every parent, grandparent, or anyone who loves a child.
COMING FALL 2025.
CAUTION! Partial story spoiler alert below. Avoid the video if you want to be surprised when you read the book.
Remember all over again just how magical we are.
Experience the wonder of life through the eyes of a child.
Enjoy a tender love story that will stay in your heart.
When my only child came to me in March of this year (2025) and told me, “You’re going to have a grandbaby, and she’ll be here in five short weeks,” you could have knocked me over with a feather. First, she showed no signs of being pregnant at all. She was rail thin! The doctors called it “a cryptic pregnancy.” Second, we were told she would not be able to carry a child to term — ever. And five weeks away was almost to term.
We couldn’t believe the gift of life that was unfolding.
My daughter went into labor while the region was sleeping. It was snowing fat snowflakes in an unexpected Spring snowstorm when I pulled up to her house in the thick of the night. They looked like stars falling from the sky. As the nurse wheeled her into the labor and delivery room, she told us that the labor wing was filling up fast because “Babies LOVE to come during full moons and snowstorms.” It’s as if a magical backdrop for the impending arrivals is created—a testament to the beauty of life.
I actually ‘saw’ a vision of the book like a camera flash in my heart. So, right then and there, as I sat in the room keeping the mom-to-be encouraged and comforted, I began to write. And the words poured down into me like the falling snow outside. They came so fast. I know they came from something greater than I could ever hope to be.
I am thrilled to put this book into your hands and simultaneously demonstrate that self-published authors can produce high-quality books on par with, and even surpassing, those guided by traditional publishing houses.
PS. She is perfect in every way. A true miracle, like every child on Earth.
"Oh, How You Sparkle!" (story and beauty) holds its own with the giants.
