My Horses and Me
A Coat of Many Colors: Learning Horse Hues and Heritage
I came to the horse world late in life, and I’ll admit I’m in the category of “can’t teach an old dog new tricks” when
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Conservation
Counting Rings on a Shell
If you’ve read my book, Don’t Call Me Turtle, or are familiar with how tortoises grow, you know they deposit more keratin between the scutes
Adventure!
High Desert Dewdrops: Mountain Mornings in Overgaard, Arizona
My friend has a cabin up in the mountains of Overgaard, Arizona. As often as we can, we haul our boys up there for a
Science Education
Tiny Architects of the Desert
The desert leafcutter ant, Acromyrmex versicolor, is an amazing creature. I wrote about them two years ago, but their recent activity in my front yard
Book Stories
From Frustration to Fascination: The Axolotl Story
As a children’s book author, I’ve learned that having a marketable topic is a crucial part of the business. One of the first questions I’m
Iguanas
The Iguana of Guam? Separating Fact from Fiction on a Pacific Island
On a recent book tour on Guam, I found myself talking about one of my favorite topics: iguana conservation. As I’ve worked to help control
Tales From Elaine
Zoe Steals the Show at Fox Tucson Theatre’s Monsoon Literacy Celebration
I was honored to have a book selected for this event and to be present to interact with the participants. I submitted my Sonoran Desert-themed
Tales From Elaine
Dissecting the Ancient Reptiles of Jurassic World Rebirth
It’s a good thing I go to the Jurassic Park and World movies for entertainment and not scientific accuracy! I do enjoy seeing reptiles portrayed
Tales From Elaine
A Royal Hue: Exploring the Enigmatic World of Purple Animals
I have a friend, let’s call her Gee, who really, really likes the color purple. I mean, she wears purple, her horse tack is purple,
Birds
The Curious Nesting Habits of Mourning Doves
As a biologist and reptile enthusiast, I try not to disparage any animal just trying to live its life and raise its family. However, I
Tales From Elaine
Reflecting on an Award-Winning First Half of 2025!
As we reach the end of the first half of 2025, I must say it has been an eventful and mostly positive year! I’m writing
Science Education
Berry Surprising: Can You Win the Ultimate Fruit Fun-Fact Game?
Have you ever looked at your grocery cart and played a little game of “I Spy”? What if we played a different game? I call
Book Stories
The Ultimate Disguise: The Story Behind Don’t Call Me Poop!
Sometimes, inspiration for a new book comes from the most unexpected places. While some books require months of planning, my most recent one was not
Tales From Elaine
Håfa Adai! A Heartfelt Welcome on My Guam School Tour
In April, I had the distinct honor of being invited by the Guam International Literacy Association to share my book, Guam: Return of the Songs,
Tales From Elaine
Marching into Market Month: Celebrations, Books, and Fun!
After a couple of months of recovering from the holidays, completing the end-of-year chores, and working on some new books, March is festival month. I