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Science by a Scientist: On Digestion
My youngest grandson delights in telling me that food goes into his mouth, down to his tummy, and then comes out as...well, you know. But there's so much more to it! Knowing that will protect your health and your wallet. So here goes. More science by a scientist! How...
It’s an Author’s Life: My Everyday Challenges
My Current Project Over the past year, I've been focused on writing a series of children's chapter books, the My Everyday Series. They are all about the eldest daughter of Dutch immigrants to Canada. If you hadn't guessed, they're loosely based on my childhood. Most...
It’s an Author’s Life: Marketing
Now What? Your book is written. It is published. You're proudly and tenderly holding a copy of your new 'baby' in your hands! The problem with this baby is that you have to sell it (here the analogy breaks down in a most unfortunate way). Marketing Your Book Whether...
Science by a Scientist: Frogs
Why is an Author Writing about Science? Some of you will know that, in my previous life, I worked as a research scientist and biology professor. What you may not know is that science is really cool IMHO! So, I've decided that every Tuesday, I'll share some of it with...
Science by a Scientist: On Allergies
Allergy Season It's Spring! Yay! Blosson, flowers, warmer weather, baby birds, and...allergies. As a PhD immunologist, I am well-poised to explain--but not to cure--them. Here's some more really cool science. At least, I think so. Worms vs Germs Our immune system...
Indie or Outie? What’s the best way to publish your book?
Siblings have some all-important conversations. As the eldest, it fell to me to explain to my brothers and sister what an innie, as opposed to an outie, is. There was some pride involved with being one or the other. Actually, I always thought that you have what you...