First Book

A proof copy of The House on the Hill, a chapbook of poetry written showing the love of the Father for nature, our families, and ourselves, has just gone to the printer. We should have it time for graduation day in May. :)

Thank you to my sisters who helped me illustrate the cover. I am looking forward to what you all think of it.

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