With Halloween among us and a recent discovery made, I decided to share this short story with my followers. I wrote this story for a…
Last night my husband asked if I was missing a sock – as he had found one on the floor. That brought a very interesting…
My illustrator came across this the other day and when I read it, I laughed myself silly! Time to pay it forward… hope you all…
Great discoveries and improvements invariable involve the cooperation of many minds. I may be given credit for having blazed the trail but when I look…
Left Brain: Decisive Logical Accurate Analytical Reason Practical Strategic Control Scientific Realistic Right Brain: Intuition Love Poetry Freedom Passionate Vivid Creative Yearning Peace Artistic Cute…
When upon life’s billows you are tempest tossed, When you are discouraged, thinking all is lost, Count your many blessings, name them one by…
So, I just recently found out that unicorns were mentioned in the bible… King James Version – there was the strength of the unicorn, the…
First let me apologize for not writing something sooner – I have been so busy! Between back to back school readings and library visits, to…
So an absolutely amazing letter came in the mail today. I did a reading at an elementary school in San Marcos last week and was…
What a wonderful surprise! Apparently my Mothers Day blog was nominated for the “Very Inspiring Blog Award”. This is a wonderful treat as I had…
What do you get mom on such an important day? A card? Flowers? Candy? How about a book written by you, illustrated with love and…
Hi everyone, I just wanted to share this, I was just nominated for the Shine On Award at jemsbooks.wordpress.com Apparently I did or am doing…
Jump ahead 11 years from the start of my publishing company and 23 years from my first book being published; I now have 36 books,…
Someone posted a meme the other day that really resonated with me. It said: “You don’t realize how antisocial you are until there’s a pandemic…
Imagination is the mental ability to create new ideas or concepts. It is the mind’s way of creating things and situations that aren’t there. “Imagination…
When I first met Preston Mitchum, Jr. he was standing in the foyer of my grandfather’s home awaiting payment for lawn care services. My grandfather…
One of mom’s favorite poems that I wrote for Mother’s Day has again made it’s showcase… in a most miraculous way. A few months ago…
I am so excited to announce that the third book of the Painting trilogy is now available! The Painting 3 by Kathleen J. Shields The…
The Etiquette of Book Selling: Learn tips and tricks on how to make the best first impression. Discover decorating ideas for you and your display.…
See pictures of author Kathleen J. Shields at the Readers Favorite Awards Ceremony in Miami Florida – silver medal winner.
The other day I was stuck in traffic, construction traffic, with no shoulders, no turn lanes and then came the train. Cars were backed up…