Welcome to my website!

I write books for kids, teens, and adults.

You can find my latest work in "Tales of Courage & Kindness," a collection of short stories about the different princesses that Disney has published for their #UltimatePrincessCelebration.
I have two stories in the collection: "Starry-Eyed Quest" (Rapunzel) and "New Friends" (Belle).
Click here to see Mandy Moore read an excerpt from the Rapunzel story!

Now available in a lovely hardcover with gorgeous illustrations from several talented artists. A great holiday gift for Disney fans, young and old. (Audiobook coming soon. Check back for the exact date.)

The Magic Books

The adventures of a teen fairygodmother
​For ages 11 and up

Disney Original Fearless Adventures

​Belle from "Beauty & the Beast" sets out to rescue the Prince after he disappears from the castle. For ages 8-12.

(Also available in audiobook.)

Jasmine from "Aladdin" has three days to end a curse that has brought deadly winds and rains to the kingdom. For ages 8-12.

(Also available in audiobook.)

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Belle Takes Flight has now been published in Spanish and Portuguese! The English version is available in 18 foreign markets as well: UK, Australia, Thailand, Lebanon, Sierra Leone, Indonesia, The Gambia, South Africa, Vietnam, the Philippines, United Arab Emirates, Singapore, Egypt, Brazil, Kuwait, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, and Malaysia. 

HOW TO MAKE YOUR SCRIPT BETTER THAN THE REST

HOW TO MAKE YOUR SCRIPT  BETTER THAN THE REST is a collection of screenwriting essays addressing common craft issues I encountered in screenplays I read during my many years as a Hollywood story analyst. I offer advice on how to overcome problems with characterization, structure, and revision, among other areas, and I've included bonus information, such as what contest judges look for and what goes into a script reader’s coverage report.
 
The advice is designed to be useful to both beginners and seasoned writers. Most of the essays apply to novels and plays as well as screenplays. In paperback and e-book. Audiobook coming soon!

“Like having a script-doctor on call 24/7.” - Michael Tester playwright of "Most Likely To..."

The Tales of Rapunzel

Based on the Disney series
​"Rapunzel's Tangled Adventure"
For ages 6-10
(All 4 now available in audiobook as a set!) 

Mary Poppins Returns

A novelization of the film, including several full-color photos
For ages 8-12