July 18th is Elkhart, Illinois' homecoming. I'll be there Saturday from 9 AM - 3 PM autographing The Memory Jar, Cows Can't Be Clowns, and Grandpa's Barn. Lots of fun activities are planned for the entire family.

It's Cow Appreciation Day! Find out if Bella's dream to be a clown comes true. Available online wherever books are sold or message me about getting a signed copy.

Princess Daisy had a busy day. Naptime!

HAPPY BARN DAY! Grandpa's Barn is a great book to share with your kids today. I weaved memories of my grandfather's barn into the story. Available online wherever books are sold.

Meet the newest member to my family - Princess Daisy, formally known as Furrgie. I found her at PAWS in Jacksonville, IL. She is a 5-year-old Corgi and such a sweetheart.

Kidlit authors - Now is a great time to join Mighty Kidlit Fireflies. I'm one of 22 children's authors who are offering a 1:1 mentorship this Fall. Join by August 1 to start shining your light. $28 monthly - cancel anytime. mighty-kidlit.mn.co/share/6gx1Ce...

With Luke at the Waverly, Illinois Public Library. I read The Memory Jar and Cows Can't Be Clowns.

I read to the kids today at the Jerome, IL library. I was so touched when I saw the display of memory jars that librarian Kristina Grimes made for the families who purchased my picture book, The Memory Jar. #PB #librarians #alzheimers #dementia

It's going to be a beautiful day this Sunday. Spend it at the Jerome Civic Center - music - food - vendors. I'll be inside the library for their grand reopening, reading my books at 1 PM and 3 PM. Come and meet me!

Today, I'll be at the Gables in Springfield, IL. Sunday, you'll find me at the Virginia Bar-B-Q. I'll be autographing copies of my picture books, The Memory Jar, Cows Can't Be Clowns, and Grandpa's Barn. Lots going on this weekend!

I'll be at the Gables in Springfield, Illinois June 4-6 autographing copies of The Memory Jar, Cows Can't Be Clowns, and Grandpa's Barn. Find me by the band area. Tons of fun for all!

Happy National Dinosaur Day! A great book to read to your kiddos is Eggasaurus by @jenniferwagh.bsky.social

This Wed, June 3, I'll be at the Book Mobile on Lindburgh at the Parkview Christian Church, reading Grandpa's Barn to a group of children from CATERS Learning. I'm excited, but also nervous, as part of the entertainment is singing Old MacDonald. I hope my singing doesn't frighten the kiddos.

Saturday, May 30, 2026, I'll be at Emerald Gardens, 1524 E. 900 North Rd., Owaneco, IL from 9AM - 3PM. I'll be autographing my picture books The Memory Jar, Cows Can't Be Clowns, and Grandpa's Barn. Hope to see you there!

Here's where I'll be Sunday, May 24th, from 9AM - 2PM. If you'd like an autograph copy of my picture books, The Memory Jar, Grandpa's Barn, and Cows Can't Be Clowns, stop by. Williamsville, Illinois.

I'll be at this family fun event Saturday, May 16th from 9AM-4PM, autographing my picture books, The Memory Jar, Cows Can't Be Clowns, and Grandpa's Barn. Hope to see some friendly faces in spite of the rain prediction.

Look who stopped by my booth yesterday at Athens Glory Days. Superheroes love my books! #HeroesofLegendCosplay

This Sat., I'll be in Athens, IL for their Glory Days Celebration, autographing copies of my picture books, The Memory Jar, Cows Can't Be Clowns, and Grandpa's Barn. There will be 50+ vendors! Lots of fun activities are planned for that day for the whole family. Come see!

Saturday, May 2nd, I'll be at The Spring Fling with the Coop Chicks, 120 N. Main St., Chatham, IL from 10-4 PM. I'll be autographing copies of my picture books, The Memory Jar, Cows Can't Be Clowns, and Grandpa's Barn. A fun time for all!

Here's where I'll be Tuesday, April 28th - The Illinois State Board of Education SEC, the Azinia Bldg., 100 N. 1st St., Spfld, IL from 10-1 PM, autographing copies of my picture books, The Memory Jar, Cows Can't Be Clowns, and Grandpa's Barn. A fun time for all!

Here's where I'll be Saturday, autographing copies of my children's picture books, Cows Can't Be Clowns, The Memory Jar, and Grandpa's Barn. Stop by and say, "Hi."

Here's some fun clown jokes to celebrate World Circus Day.

HAPPY WORLD CIRCUS DAY! A great day to read Cows Can't Be Clowns to your kids.

Central Illinois Independent Bookstore Crawl April 25, 2026

Along the Mother Road, Route 66, is Farmersville. This Saturday, there's a kid friendly event for the whole family. Lots of Vendors, including me, Children's Book Author Debra Daugherty.

Easter's not over in Farmersville, Illinois. Tons of fun for the whole family. I'll be there autographing my picture books.

Along Route 66 is Farmersville's Small-Town Dreamers Market, Saturday, April 11th, from 9AM-1PM. Tons of fun for the kids! I'll be there autographing my picture books, Cows Can't Be Clowns, The Memory Jar, and Grandpa's Barn. Hope to see you there!

Look what happened today! Hit 100,000 on 4/4/26. I purchased my Chevy Malibu new in 2010, and it has served me well. Oh, the places we've been...

Happy International Children’s Book Day! Take time today to read to your children.