Here's some fun clown jokes to celebrate World Circus Day.

HAPPY WORLD CIRCUS DAY! A great day to read Cows Can't Be Clowns to your kids.

The Sly Fox has autographed copies of my books, The Memory Jar, Cows Can't Be Clowns, and Grandpa's Barn.

Central Illinois Independent Bookstore Crawl April 25, 2026

Farmersville, Illinois - April 11th - 9AM-1PM. Lots of vendors and kid friendly activities. Off I-55 and along Route 66.

Thanks, Juli. If you have your grandkids this weekend, you should bring them to this event. There's an Easter egg hunt, animal balloons, face painting and other family friendly activities.

Along the Mother Road, Route 66, is Farmersville. This Saturday, there's a kid friendly event for the whole family. Lots of Vendors, including me, Children's Book Author Debra Daugherty.

Easter's not over in Farmersville, Illinois. Tons of fun for the whole family. I'll be there autographing my picture books.

Along Route 66 is Farmersville's Small-Town Dreamers Market, Saturday, April 11th, from 9AM-1PM. Tons of fun for the kids! I'll be there autographing my picture books, Cows Can't Be Clowns, The Memory Jar, and Grandpa's Barn. Hope to see you there!

Who else is driving a car with 100,000 or more miles?

Look what happened today! Hit 100,000 on 4/4/26. I purchased my Chevy Malibu new in 2010, and it has served me well. Oh, the places we've been...

Happy International Children’s Book Day! Take time today to read to your children.

Happy April Fool's Day! April is also National Humor Month. Some humorous picture books to read to the kids this month: BATHE THE CAT by Alice McGinty, EGGASAURUS by Jenny Wagh, COCK-A-DOODLE OPPS! by Lori Degman, & my book, COWS CAN'T BE CLOWNS. In the comments, add your favorite, funny kids' book.

Here's where I'll be today - autographing books. Lots of vendors!

I did a book signing today. I had two people ask about publishing. One person recited a poem she wrote. I've never had that happen before. I met the sweetest girl who bought The Memory Jar. She was thrilled that I signed it and thanked me when I was leaving. She made my day!

This week I have 2 events. Sat., March 28th, at The Grainery in Pleasant Plains,11-5, and Sun., March 29th, at the Auburn Community Center,10-4. Stop by my table where I'll be autographing my picture books, The Memory Jar, Grandpa's Barn, and Cows Can't Be Clowns and say, "Hi."

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All great suggestions. It's amazing how many people say they've written a story or someone in their family has. They think all they have to do is send it to a publisher. They have no idea how long the process is.

At book events, I give stickers to the kids. It brings their parents closer to my table where they can see my books. And with each book I sell, I let the buyer pick out stickers that match the book. The first three are for Grandpa's Barn, and the cow is for Cows Can't Be Clowns.

When I do book events, many people tell me, "I've written a story, but don't know how to get published." I explain how I began by joining SCBWI and suggest they check out their website. I made these business cards to give out so I don't have to write this info down for them.

This week I have 2 events. Sat., March 28th, at The Grainery in Pleasant Plains,11-5, and Sun., March 29th, at the Auburn Community Center,10-4. Stop by my table where I'll be autographing my picture books, The Memory Jar, Grandpa's Barn, and Cows Can't Be Clowns and say, "Hi."

HAPPY NATIONAL AG DAY!

Saturday, March 21st, I'll be at the Community Women's Club event at the KC Hall in New Berlin from 10-2, autographing copies of my picture books, The Memory Jar, Grandpa's Barn, and Cows Can't Be Clowns. Shop and dine. The ladies put out a delicious luncheon, and there will be several vendors there

Sunday, March 22nd, I'll be at the Lincoln Community High School in Lincoln from 11-4 for this vendor fair. I'll be autographing copies of my picture books, The Memory Jar, Grandpa's Barn, and Cows Can't Be Clowns. A great place to shop with over 30 vendors.

Good luck to all who entered!

HAPPY ST. PATRICK'S DAY! This is one of my favorite photos of Ireland from my trip there in 2012. Killarney National Park.

At the Illinois Reading Council. SCBWI-Illinois authors Srividhya Venkat, Jenny Wagh, Darcy Day Zoells, Alice McGinty, Sarah Aronson, Nicolle Hewitt, Sarah Shacter, Louann Brown, Juli Caveny, Pam Morgan, Debra Daugherty

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