Projects
“Steven the Vegan”
My second children’s book based on a boy named Steven who explains to his classmates why he doesn’t eat animals. My wife Cindy is a vegan, and there is a large movement toward healthier eating among young children. I didn’t see any books out there that explained it from a child’s perspective toward other children.
Steven the Vegan is being illustrated by my long time friend, Ron Robrahn. I was lucky to reconnect with him for this project. Ron knows how to bring characters to life by giving them charisma. The book takes place on a field trip to a farm, and I know Ron will make those animals so cuddly that no one would want to eat them.
“The Tale of Eartha the Sea Turtle”
This is my first attempt at a childrens book. It’s based on a real sea turtle named Eartha who was rehabilitated at the Loggerhead Marinelife Center. The LMC approved the book and allowed me to state that in the book. She was rescued a day before Earthday, hence her name Eartha.
I am currently awaiting its printing, and have created two web sites. The first, EarthatheSeaTurtle.com is the web site for the book. There you can see photos of Eartha, and read her rescue story and about her release back into the sea.
The second is a continuation of the story. Eartha heads out into the great blue and meets some new friends. Each post is part of the story. SeaTurtleStory.com is told from Eartha’s perspective as if she is telling the story.
