Consider Independent Book Stores this Holiday Season

I know this isn’t ideal for many shoppers, bc Amazon is convenient and easy — but PLEASE consider this opportunity to support your local Independent bookstore! We have LOADS of books available; the problem is Amazon’s warehousing system during Covid, NOT a shortage of books. 📚🎄🎁 PERSONALIZED, signed books are available through @harveystales !!! Call (630) 232-2991

Teenage Boys!!!

If your home does not have a giant, orange rubber chicken THAT SCREAMS — well then, let me tell you: you are really missing out.

PS: Throw in two teenage boys. It’s a bundle of fun.

Such a wonderful gesture!

When a fellow author buys SIXTEEN COPIES of your book, it’s jaw-dropping. 😲 When she ALSO shares pics like this (!), it’s, well — a blessing, honestly. ❤️🙏🏻 Thank you, @lauramartinbooks

Christmas Light Display!

I SERIOUSLY could not believe this. 😲 This takes “book fans” to a whole new level. WoW! 🎄🙌🏻
Thank you to Samantha and her family for this amazing display, and for sending the photos!!!!!!!!

Construction Site on Christmas Night, Mission Demolition, Kid McGear and so much more!

Holiday Season is here!! CONSTRUCTION SITE ON CHRISTMAS NIGHT, DEMOLITION, AND KID MCGEAR are here to stuff your stockings! Available everywhere books are sold, amazon, target, barnes & noble, and indie book stores! Check my website for links to purchase!

WOW!

A mom with two sons from Chicago. A dad with two sons from Dallas. We make books; that’s our passion, our vocation — and our livelihoods. ❤️📚 No TV shows to promote our work. No celebrity connections. I’m proud of us, AG — and ever-grateful.

Thank you Ebay!

My latest obsession. Thank you, eBay!

Funny

I live with comedians. 🙄
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(I can usually identify the handwriting, but the silver sharpie on the bumpy rind is stumping me.)

Thanks Hubby

When your husband “puts away” the Halloween decorations, and this has been greeting you from the garage ceiling since November 1st. 🙄

(Thankfully, by November 10th, it stopped scaring the hell out of me.)

The Book Stall & Lake Forest Book Store - Signed Inventory

It’s been a tough year for retailers! 😢Stopped by @the_book_stall and @lf_bookstore today to sign stock (I wore a mask, I promise!). INDIE BOOKSTORES: If I’m within an hour drive of you, I’m happy to come by and do the same. Reach out via my website. FURTHER AWAY? Happy to send custom “construction” or “Revver” signed bookplates. Reply here or contact via my website.

Sleepy Pup

Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site... 😴 💤

Adorable Pajamas!

Wouldn’t “Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site” pajamas and book make a PERFECT holiday gift???!!! Sizes 18m - 7. Order from @rockinab NOW, before they sell out!

Question....

You can pick your friends... 😉

Yummy!!

Thank you to @donetoatee for this most DELICIOUS-looking replica of (Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site’s) Excavator!!! (And, how do I order a few dozen??? 😋)

Merry Christmas!!!

Merry Christmas, a bit early! 🎄🎁 With special thanks to @chroniclekidsbooks , @agfordart & @lkliterary ❤️❤️❤️

Monday Encouragement

You can never know how much some kind words might be needed. This made my day.

Rose Beauty

Morning coffee — and roses. What a lovely way to start the day. 😊

What an Honor

As a person of faith, I'm deeply honored to be featured in a magazine published by my denomination — the ELCA.

I know that not everyone in my feed is Christian and not everyone is a fan of organized religion, but I was still hoping that you might be inclined to celebrate this with me.

Beautiful Arrangement

Hands-down, THE most gorgeous flower arrangement I’ve ever received, thanks to a dear, thoughtful friend.
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I’m so blessed and grateful to have angels who love and support me on this journey through life.😭

Decorating for Fall

It’s been gray, chilly, damp and windy for a week. Welcome to fall in the Midwest! 🙄 (But, as always, flowers lift my spirits. 😊)