My Published Works
Lesson 1:
Adjusting to a New Life
Melinda knew adjusting to high school would be difficult. But will she flunk out before she even has a chance?
Two hours away from home, Melinda quickly learns that her new boarding school is much more challenging than her public middle school. Her new friends and teacher must become her family. But Melinda never expected the assignments to be this difficult. How will she have time to make new friends if she's constantly studying?
And then there's the boys. For the first time in her life, boys are interested in her as more than a friend. But, will she even have a chance to have a relationship? Or will the coursework become so overwhelming that she will fail out before she has the chance?
When an old friend re-enters her life, Melinda must learn how to balance school with her social life if she wants to succeed at Hartfield.
When you finish reading Melinda's story, flip the book over to read Pat's story.
Patrick McGregor is one of the most recognized faces in Hollywood. But sometimes, he just wants to be a normal sixteen-year-old.
Pat thought missing the beginning of the school year to film a new movie on location in Hawaii sounded ideal. But, for the first time in his life, his family isn't around to keep him company. A demanding film schedule and lackadaisical tutor don't help combat the homesickness.
When a family member falls ill, Pat must examine the true meaning of family.
Innocent Bystander
A Hartfield Chronicles Short Story
Eliot just wanted to play a new game. Who knew his life was about to change?
The first week of high school hasn't been easy for Eliot. He hardly gets to see his friends anymore. So when his best friend invites him to play a new RPG, Eliot is excited.
Except, Eliot never realized they would be playing for real. And then the cops arrive.
This short story accompaniment to Hartfield Chronicles shows how being in the wrong place at the wrong time lands Eliot in Oakville.
A New Home
A Hartfield Chronicles Prequel
How can anyone have fun living at school?
First, my parents tell me they want to send me to a private high school. Despite my protests, they insist I will find it more challenging and be less bored in class. Just as I'm warming up to the idea, they drop their bombshell.
The school is two hours away from home!
That's right. My parents want me to live at school. I don't want to go. But they're not giving me a choice.
I have to leave behind my best friends to build a new life at my new school. Will I be able to build a new family? Or will homesickness get the better of me?