2020 has been a challenging year, but good things have happened, too. My daughter Ellen and I have had a long-time dream of creating children’s picture books together. We are delighted to announce that our first picture book, Mole and Duck in the Case of the Missing Glasses, is now…

Books Pending
We have two picture books pending publication with Paraklesis Press.
Susanna Leonard Hill’s Valentiny Writing Contest 2020
It’s time again for Susanna Leonard Hill’s Annual Valentiny Writing Contest! These contests are always so much fun. This year we were to write a Valentine’s Day children’s story about a character who is curious. It could be no longer than 214 words. Here is my entry. Thanks for reading! …
The Invitation
The card sailed about in the wind. It looped and swirled, gliding with the gentle breeze, and finally fluttered to the ground at Penelope’s feet. She picked it up. It appeared to be a business card. Stamped on its front was the emblem of a green shamrock and leprechaun hat. The card glittered as if…
Enjoy Ellen’s Art
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Susanna Leonard Hill’s Valentiny Writing Contest 2016
It’s time for the First Annual Pretty Much World Famous Valentiny Writing Contest! Be sure to stop by Susanna’s blog and read all the other fabulous entries. Susanna Leonard Hill Here are the contest rules: Write a Valentine’s story appropriate for children (children here defined as ages 12 and under)…

Kissed By An Angel Anthology – Sturge Weber Syndrome
I’ve had the privilege of taking part in an anthology which will raise funds for the Sturge-Weber Foundation. My daughter, Ellen Injerd, also took part by illustrating a scene for my story. The book is now available for anyone who would like to help out with this worthy cause. Here…

Susanna Leonard Hill’s Halloweensie Contest 2015
It’s that time again! Susanna Leonard Hill’s 5th Annual Halloweensie Contest! The Contest: Write a 100 word Halloween story appropriate for children, using the words costume, dark, and haunt. So here is my entry for the 5th Annual Halloweensie Contest! I don’t usually write in rhyme but since I only had 100 words,…