Most of this web site is for children, but this page is just for you!
Now that I have completed all 26 books in my A TO Z MYSTERIES series, I want to
share some of my thoughts about these books. As a writer, my primary goal is
to write engaging stories that will encourage kids to read.
But I had other goals as I set out to write 26 mysteries. I wanted to
show kids solving problems by talking them out, using brains and not brawn. My
idea was to present main characters who are nice to each other. Dink, Josh,
and Ruth Rose are friends and classmates, so I set out to establish a friendly
tone in each book.
As a writer for children, I feel that I have an obligation to my young
readers and to their families. I believe strongly that one can write a fun,
gripping story without resorting to violence. My books contain no weapons, no
fighting, no swear words, no violence. Your many letters of thanks tell me
that you agree with this approach.
"I am the father of two children. As a nightly ritual, my kids and I usually
read from 15 to 30 minutes, and for the past year our choice has been A to Z
Mysteries. As a parent, I want to thank you for writing good, clean,
non-violent, moral books that my kids can enjoy. We are looking forward to your next book." -Anthony in Georgia
