Exciting news! My debut children’s picture book titled Tropical Dreams is set to release April 21, 2026 with Dressed in Love Press! Stay tuned for more information.
Awake to a tropical dream of a rollicking, rhythmic journey that whisks you from the mountains, down a river, to waterfalls, a lagoon, and the sea.
Vivid imagery and lively verse converge in this fun-filled rhyming adventure. A multi-ethnic array of frolicking children and the flowing landscape intertwine to illustrate the beauty and harmony in diversity displayed in creation.
Tropical Dreams is written from the author’s perspective as one born and raised in Jamaica, a country with a landscape as diverse as the people whose national motto is “Out of Many, One People.”
AN INVITATION
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ENDORSEMENTS
“Written in smooth, lyrical text, Tropical Dreams captures the beauty and innocence of children absorbed in playful adventure,
delighting in God’s magnificent creation.
A delicate blend of innocence and diversity,
this sweet story will tug at the heart of its readers
and leave them with a warm, satisfying feeling.”
—Crystal Bowman,
Bestselling, award-winning author
of more than 100 books for children including, My Arms Will Hold You Tight.
“Now THIS is a book
I will gladly read to my children on repeat!”
—Rebekah Dorris, Homeschool mom of eight, writer
“Exceptional job painting a visual picture with words.
My only wish is that Tropical Dreams was around
when my children were small.”
—Dr. Bruce Hanlon, Former missionary and pastor,
Head of School Trinity Christian Academy, Cape Cod, MA
Tropical Dreams is the first in my Beach Bound series of children’s picture books.
Compilation Books I’ve Contributed To
From Ruins to Restoration: 50 Devotions to Revive Your Spirit and Renew Your Faith
***Profits from online sales of this book donated to relief efforts in #Jamaica following #HurricaneMelissa and to Light for the Future ministry.
Blessed to be a contributor to the 2025 devotional compilation book in this series. From Ruins to Restoration: 50 Devotions to Revive Your Spirit and Renew Your Faith is now available on Amazon: *Kindle: https://amzn.to/4a1TJP9 Paperback: https://amzn.to/4pBaRjB
All royalties from the sale of these two books (to which I’m a contributing author) are donated to Samaritan’s Purse.
Mountains Moved: 45 Devotions on Bold Faith. Proceeds from all Amazon sales will benefit the nonprofit http://www.lightforthefuture.org which supports youth in underserved communities in Guatemala including a school. Your purchase will empower lives and spread hope. (Compiled by Dr. Katherine Hutchinson-Hayes who is is involved in this ministry.) Available in paperback and on Kindle.
Chicken Soup for the Soul: Well That Was Funny featuring 101 TRUE stories to make you laugh out loud. Treat yourself to the good medicine of a little laughter. (Sometimes good things do come out of bad hair days.) #CSSWellThatWasFunny
Proceeds from Focus: 45 Devotions to Keep Jesus in the Picture purchased on Amazon benefit the nonprofit http://www.lightforthefuture.org which supports youth in underserved communities in Guatemala including a school. Your purchase will empower lives and spread hope. (Compiled by Dr. Katherine Hutchinson-Hayes who is involved in this ministry.) Available in paperback and on Kindle.
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