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The following essay was published in the Syracuse Post Standard on October 13, 2002. At the time, it seemed there was an epidemic of...

"It's a fine honor for me to have your book dedicated to me and to read your opening remarks. Thanks! "The poems feel natural, human,...

"Finding Chloe is a beautiful book. I hope it gave you a place to write your pain and memories of the wonderful little girl who shared so...

P. D. Kline and Shawn Gaines came together again, this time to benefit the boys and girls of the Greater Newark Boys & Girls Club in...

More than fifty children, ages six to twelve, and a number of their parents and family filled the multipurpose room at the Georgetown...

"Finding Chloe is a delight! It is beautiful in its simplicity and heartwarming in the key truths it tells. Friendship and loyalty above...

With great anticipation, I announce plans for my first meet-the-author event scheduled for Friday, October 6, 2023, at the Georgetown...

Such a sweet, sweet book...a recognition of the priceless gift of imagination to children (and adults) everywhere. I can't wait to read...

On August 17, 2023, Mom's Choice Awards officially announced that my first children's book had been designated as its Silver Award...

5.0 out of 5 stars for every kid who wishes their stuffed animals could come to life Reviewed in the United States on July 3, 2023...

Prior to the publication of my first book, Ted Kooser told me he was particularly moved by "Finely Crafted Ending," which is one of the...

Herein my tribute to those who most influenced my thinking and writing (not in order of priority): Robert Frost, Emily Dickinson, Martin...

A person’s imagination can be very powerful. Almost every amazing invention, such as the TV, airplane, and cell phone began in someone’s...