Resources

For Educators

School Visits

Public speaking or author visit-related requests can be made by submitting an inquiry using the contact page to send me a message.

Discussion Questions

1. What would it be like to live in a world where everything you need is in your backpack?

2. Which Obligation are you? Why?

3. What would it be like to live without technology (TV, smartphones, tablets) every day?

4. If you could transform into an animal, what animal would you choose? Why?

5. Would you rather travel on an adventure through Drifters Realm or HalLows Realm? Why?

6. What would your backpack look like if you lived in Drifters Realm or HalLows Realm?

7. Would you like to have a twin brother/sister? Why or why not? What about being a triplet?

8. If you could create a new Obligation for yourself, what would it be? Why?

9. If you had an ancient magical ring, what sort of magic or power would it have? Why?

10. Who is your favorite character? Why?

11. Who is your least favorite character? Why?

Author Q&A

Q: Do you have any tips for writing a book report on a Drifters Realm book?

A: Consider comparing and contrasting the main characters and their Obligations. And definitely share the Drifters Realm and HalLows Realm maps!

Q: Are there any secrets you can share about Book 4?

A: Book 4 is underway and will be released in 2026. More magic, surprises, and adventures are ahead as Theo, Ori, Roe and Tora find themselves in HalLows Realm with spiders, ghosts, strange paintings, and an unexpected adversary.

Q: Who are your favorite authors?

A: I love stories with magical elements in faraway places and different times: J.K. Rowling, Diana Gabaldon, Victoria Aveyard, Luanne G. Smith are some of my favorite authors, but the list is always changing.

Q: Where did you get the idea for the Drifters Realm series?

A: The idea came to me years ago watching my kids lug around their backpacks, making their way to school, or to a friend’s house. The idea of teenagers living together and having exciting adventures in faraway places has always fascinated me.

Q: What made you decide to become a writer?

A: I want to tell stories that take you by surprise so you keep turning the pages; stories with characters you can relate to, heroes and villains alike.