I’m so, so thankful for some of the amazing reviews readers have left for my books on Amazon. I had to come here and share this review for Beginner’s Guide to Chinese Herbal Medicine, published in April of this year. 5.0 out of 5 stars Highly Recommended Reviewed in the United States on July 23, 2020 Verified Purchase I am a retired medical doctor wanting to develop a basic working understanding…
Modern Copywork: No.1 Ladies Detective Agency

I love books that transport me somewhere new, and Smith’s “Number 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency” series does just that. I get this urge to visit Botswana after reading these stories, and imagine I could go there and visit the characters. There are twenty books in the series, and the earthy groundedness of Precious Ramotswe will remind you of all that is good and decent in humanity. The second blog…
Modern Copywork Series: Frances Mayes and Under the Tuscan Sun

Copywork is, to me, one of the gems of the Charlotte Mason education style. There are variations, with people staying faithful to the stricter and religious guidelines while many choose to modernize. I remember reading in Charlotte Mason groups of the opinion that ‘most of what has been published since 1980 has been twaddle’, or dumbed down, lesser-quality writing. But I love books and I love SO many books…
Homeschool Workbook and Calendar

In case you missed it, I published a book this year! In April Chinese Herbal Medicine for Beginners hit the shelves. Writing it was a lot of fun and work, and I totally want to do it again. So… I am self-publishing a series of homeschool books. The first is a print edition that is homeschool workbook, planner and academic calendar all in one. Section 1 is a…