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
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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
Tales From Elaine
Frog vs. Toad: Nature’s Unlikely Villain
One of my most unique characters, Curtis Curlytail, is set to star in his own movie, a production by the Tucson-based animation movie company, Luck
Science Education
Electric Connections: Tingly Moments with My Horses
Is there someone in your life that makes you feel all tingly when you’re with them? Not necessarily giddy emotionally, but someone who sends shivers
Science Education
The Science of Sizzling: Experimenting with the Perfect Bacon Cook Method
When I moved into my house in Tucson, a good friend gave me this statue as a housewarming gift. He is St. Anthony, a 4th-century
Science Education
A Rare Find! All About the Rustic Sphinx Moth
A friend shared a captivating photo of a uniquely patterned and stunning moth on social media. The sheer beauty of this moth piqued my curiosity.
Living with Reptiles
A Tale of Unexpected Tortoises
Caring for my diverse group of tortoises, which includes four different species, is a constant challenge. I make a conscious effort to keep the sexes
Lizards
Monitors: From Lizards to Screens and Beyond
My writing workplace is in need of a new mouse pad, as the one with iguanas of the world has faded. At the Tucson Reptile