I retired early from my career as a biotech exec to write additional scholarly American history books. All that changed when my eight-year-old grandson decided we should co-develop Dragons & Dinosaurs books!

A Disney author taught us story development and a preeminent kidlit editor helped with the first manuscripts.

I set up a publishing company, Legacy KidLit Press, and gained access to a global network of stellar illustrators/mapmakers, designers, and education specialists. We launched Star Life Keepers in February 2024. It immediately became one of Amazon’s top eBook releases for children (Space Exploration & Time Travel) and is also available as a paperback and hardcover.

I'm now writing sci-fi/fantasy books with three other grandkids, e.g., Dragon & Dinosaur Chronicles sequels and the new Global Fairy Academy series.

On www.storymakingwithkids.com, parents, grandparents, & educators can find support materials, including the upcoming Storymaking Dragon workbooks for creative writing at home and school.