Deer Oh Deer

Deer Oh Deer

| By Richard Gappmayer, Jennifer’s dad | Our hometown is a beautiful place to live. My wife and I have lived here for about twenty years, and we love it. We have spectacular views of the mountains and the lake, great neighbors, beautiful skies, quiet surroundings, and...
Yum! Banana Muffins

Yum! Banana Muffins

| By Nicole Thorpe, Jennifer’s daughter | It’s FALL y’all!  We moved down south just over a year ago, so my “southern” is coming along nicely. The weather here is still warm and muggy, but this just may be one of my favorite months anywhere in...
My Shipshewana Trip

My Shipshewana Trip

On October 5 and 6 I had the wonderful opportunity to be in Shipshewana, Indiana for two fun and exciting readers’ events. My dear husband and faithful traveling companion came with me and took lots of pictures. On Friday, Oct. 5, Sarah Price, Patricia Davids, and I...
Narrating Audiobooks

Narrating Audiobooks

My sister, Andrea Gappmayer, is one of the funnest, most energetic, kindest people you’ll ever meet. She is also an audiobook narrator. She narrates my newest nonfiction book, Big Ideas: How To Unleash Your Creative Self and Have More Aha! Moments, available...
Raisin Pie

Raisin Pie

In Huckleberry Hill, the first book in my Matchmakers of Huckleberry Hill Series, Lia Shetler is an expert pie maker. Before fresh fruit is in season, Lia makes a raisin pie. I had to make one for myself to see if it was any good. My very nice son helped me. I...