In LIFELINE, the character Libby finds peace and inner strength through art. Today I’m fortunate to sit down with my dear friend and PA painter, Bronwen Henry, to hear about her healing journey of self-discovery through painting. Be sure to check out Bronwen’s paintings on her website, and share your own stories of hope and recovery on Twitter at #whatsyourlifeline. A: Bronwen, tell us a little about the experience that led you to start painting. B: I was in the midst of pare

On this snowy day, I'm lucky enough to sit down with my friend and fellow children's writer, Bernadette Ziemba, to talk about her new project, "AMHA Dolls Made with Love and Soul." A: Bernadette, tell us a little bit about yourself and this awesome new project. B: I'm a Pisces. Creative type. Day-dreamer. I make unique, individually styled, hand-made dolls and donate them to someone in need, specifically those working through traumatic or challenging times. At the moment, the

When people read a synopsis of LIFELINE, one of their first questions is often, “What inspired you to write this story?” They mean a story about addiction, about heroin abuse and overdose, about the slow and painful process of recovery. What’s true is that there are very few among us whose lives haven’t been touched by addiction. I am no different. Like many other people, someone I love very much has struggled (and continues to struggle) with opioid addiction. But that’s not