My love for books has always lived in my heart. Some of my happiest childhood memories involve getting lost in a story and forgetting about the world around me for a little while. Being an author is one part of who I am. The other part is sharing the same stories I loved as a child. For years, I wanted a place where people could walk in and feel what my childhood felt like all those years ago. I wasn't sure that dream would ever come true. Honestly, I thought it was years awa

I have been so humbled by the people I’ve met and the ones who have followed me along this author journey, so I wanted to do a little something for you. I have an upcoming Vintage Christmas Collectibles Coloring Book , created from my own collection of 1950s Christmas pieces and illustrated by the amazing artist William “Bubba” Flint. This is my first coloring book, and I’m truly excited about it. I’ve held onto these pieces of Christmas for a long time, never thinking they w

If you’re reading this, you’re part of a small group of people who have been following my writing journey as it unfolds. Because of that, I wanted to share something here before I talk about it publicly anywhere else. I recently created my own publishing company. The name for my company fits my brand perfectly - Little Doorknob Publishing . It reminds me of something that might come from the book Alice in Wonderland. And saying this out loud still feels a little strange... bu

And honestly… she made sure of it Well… it’s time. Brave Belle Saves the Day is officially out in the world, and if I know Belle, she would say it’s about time everyone else caught up. For those who have followed along from the beginning, you already know Belle did not quietly enter our home. She arrived with opinions and a level of confidence that didn’t quite match her very small body. From day one she made it clear the broom was suspicious, the vacuum cleaner was definite

Ziva the Great Is Out in the World This story took a quiet path to get here. It came together slowly, the way some stories do, asking for patience and care along the way. Now it’s finished, released, and finding its way into readers’ hands, which is always the hardest and most meaningful part for me. Writing Ziva was never about explaining her past or solving the mystery of who she was before. It was about noticing what happens when trust starts to return, little by little. I

Some of the most unforgettable stories begin quietly. With a glance. A feeling. A mystery no one can quite explain. That’s how it was with Ziva. Ziva is a real cat. She's proud, cautious, and full of mystery. She came to the Fredmans as an adult, and although she loves and trusts them fully, she didn’t trust anyone else. If you were a stranger entering her home, she made sure you knew this was her home. She protected herself the only way she knew how. But every time I visite

Yesterday, I lost my sister. And in the quiet that follows a loss, I’ve been thinking about how love never really leaves us. It lingers in memories, in the things we create, and sometimes, in the stories we tell without realizing how much of ourselves are tucked deep inside them. When I started writing Ziva the Great , I thought it was simply about a Maine Coon cat with a mysterious past. She is cautious, proud, and unsure who to trust. But as the story grew, I began to see i

This has been a season of quiet breakthroughs for me. Moments that may look simple from the outside but hold deep meaning within the journey of an independent author. A New Home for Asher This Christmas, Asher’s Christmas Wish is finding a beautiful home at Layette Children’s Boutique in Turtle Creek, Dallas . Layette is more than a shop. It feels like childhood preserved. With classic storytelling clothing, and whimsical toys that children and adults love. Seeing Asher on th

This fall has felt like a season stitched together with gratitude, surprise, and a touch of magic. It’s hard to believe that less than a year ago, I had just published my first book, Asher’s Christmas Adventure . Since then, good fortune has seemed to meet me at the door, not by accident but through dedication, long days, and the simple joy of sharing my stories with others. Maybe a little luck was sprinkled in too, but mostly, it’s been about believing in what I do and showi