Advent Arts Market

6 December, Alfter-Oedekoven (near Bonn) Germany On St. Nikolaustag (St. Nicholas’ Day, December 6th), bring the whole family to a charming craft fair just outside Bonn, Germany–local artists, tasty local bratwurst, coffee & cake–what’s not to like? Bonus: Got readers ages 9 to 12? I’m bringing my zany fairy tales, perfect for expat families! Here […]

Do you know kids who get lost all the time?

My brother was (and is!) excellent at finding his way around. Like Nero, I had to work at learning how to find my way. My big brother became a navigator in the Navy, so you can imagine how well he finds his way around. I love exploring with him! Unfortunately, he doesn’t live nearby and […]

Deleted scenes from LOST WITH LEEKS: Queen Ash and St. Nicholas

LOST WITH LEEKS What would you do if your mother put St. Nick in the dungeon? Eleven-year-old Prince Nero wishes he didn’t have a gift for getting lost! He has to get his team together and lead a rescue mission for St. Nicholas. But his friends don’t want to follow him. A hot air balloon […]