Exciting news to share as Cathy Pepe’s first novel, Donny and Mary Grace’s California Adventures: A Grandma Gang Mystery has been chosen as the “Book of the Month” for May by Online Book Club. In Mary Grace and Donny’s California Adventures, the two siblings move from Wichita, Kansas to Lompac, California to be taken care…
Have you read Donny, Mary Grace and the Ugly Marbles yet? If so, you’ll be interested to know that World Marbles Day is coming up! I’m serious. There really is a World Marbles Day and it has been commemorated since 1588! That’s right, World Marbles Day has taken place on Good Friday for almost 200…
Did you know that March 21 is World Down Syndrome Day? It’s true. In December 2011, the United Nations General Assembly declared that March 21 would be the annual worldwide day for raising public awareness of Down syndrome and the need for advocacy for adequate access to health care, early intervention programs, inclusive education and…
All writers both love and fear reviews. Naturally, you want others to have positive opinions of your work, but you also dread the possibility that, for one reason or another, someone will write something negative that could possibly influence the decisions of others to either read or purchase your book. I’m happy to say that…
Author Cathy Pepe has released the third mystery novel in the Grandma Gang children’s book series, Donny, Mary Grace and the Ugly Marbles. The fast-paced tale continues the adventures of Donny, a curious boy with Down syndrome, and Mary Grace, his smart and loving big sister. The siblings live in California with their grandparents, of…
Exciting news to share! Donny & Mary Grace’s California Adventures: A Grandma Gang Mystery was the #1 bestseller in December on the Online Book Club app in the Children’s Books category. Online Book Club is a free online community for readers with great features and tools for book lovers. Donny and Mary Grace’s California Adventures…
Just like most of you, many of my strongest childhood memories revolve around the holidays. The beauty of the tree. The fun, distinct ornaments. The colorful lights, both inside and out. The gatherings of family and friends. And, of course, the gifts! When I think back to all of the gifts I received, the ones…
My latest book, Donny, Mary Grace and the Dognappers, centers around the importance of dogs in many of our lives. The plot of the story touches on what dogs mean to us and the emotions we experience when we’re suddenly left without their friendship, protection, loyalty and affection. They say you never really miss something…
There are many reasons why writers choose to write. It can be because they love telling stories and because they use writing as a form of expression. It can sometimes be because they want to inform, educate and enlighten about a subject that isn’t popularly known or has been prone to misconceptions. It might be,…
I’m thrilled to have released the second book in the Grandma Gang series, Donny and Mary Grace and the Dognappers, and I am just as excited to announce that I will continue to donate 10% of net proceeds from sales to the Special Olympics. The Special Olympics holds a special place in the hearts of…