Bitte Was?
An American author's misadventures
in the German language

This is my humorous tale of my experiences of living in Germany as I relearn the German language after over 22 years away from it. This is not a language book or a dry instruction manual.

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Skive Magazine

My story "Encounter" was published in the May 2006 edition of Skive Magazine, a quarterly featuring short stories, articles, poetry and photography. I also had a photograph in the December 2009 edition of the magazine.

My Dad Is My Hero:
Tributes to the Men Who Gave Us Life, Love, and Driving Lessons

My story of my grandfather "Well, I've Had a Plenty" was included in this collection of stories about the everyday heroics of fathers and father figures. Dads don’t need to be daring to be heroic. It can be the little things that mean the most to their kids.

Daily Devotions for Writers

I was honored to have two devotions included in this collection of warm, real-life stories, prayers, and inspirational quotes to keep you writing every day of the year!

Chicken Soup for the Soul
Celebrating People Who Make a Difference:
The Headlines You'll Never Read

. My story "Learning to Share" is about my grandparents and how their many acts of kindness changed the lives of others. It was included in this inspiring collection of stories which reveal a side of humanity we rarely see heralded on the evening news.

A Chicken Soup for the Soul Christmas

My story "Unexpected Guests" was about a Christmas Eve I spent with a family in what was then West Germany while serving there in the U.S. Air Force during the early 1980's. This collection of stories depicts the anticipation, magic and spirit t  As we mature, we experience  and the memories of the Christmas season.

Click here to read this beautiful story from a preview of the book.
(Make sure you click on the title Unexpected Guests until you get to the story).

Chicken Soup for the Soul in Menopause:
Living and Laughing through Hot Flashes and Hormones

My story "God, I'm Shvitzing!" was included in this laugh-out-loud, pick-me-up collection of stories for the millions of women who are battling hot flashes, mood swings and mental lapses.

Letters To My Mother:
Tributes to the Women Who Give Us Life–and Love

My tribute to my mother "Thank God for the Sandwiches" was included in this collection of more than sixty moving letters celebrates the very special gift of a mother's love. Written by people of all ages and backgrounds in appreciation of the mothers who inspired, loved and nurtured them, these letters confirm that there's nothing like the special bond between mother and child.

Teacher Miracles:
Inspirational True Stories from the Classroom

My story "She Gently Opened Doors" is the story of the reading development teacher who first sparked my love for writing. This moving collection of more than fifty true stories, teachers and students reveal the life-changing moments taking place in classrooms all over the world, transforming–and sometimes saving–young lives.

Chicken Soup for the Soul Healthy Living Series: Arthritis

My story "A Visit From Arthur" was included in this title from the successful Healthy Living Series, featuring inspirational stories followed by positive, practical medical advice for caregivers and patients.