Cathy Pepe didn’t write the Grandma Gang mysteries for praise, accolades or glowing reviews. She penned the series to honor her beloved brother, Donny, whose zest for life was never slowed or dampened by his Down syndrome. The praise, accolades and glowing reviews that followed each book in the series were simply affirmation that she…
Lompoc, CA (July 18, 2023) – The fourth and final mystery novel in the Grandma Gang children’s book series, Donny and Mary Grace Go to Camp, has been posthumously published following the passing of author Cathy Pepe. The new, exciting tale concludes the adventures of Donny, a curious boy with Down syndrome, and Mary Grace,…
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…
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…
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,…
Crime-solving siblings Mary Grace and Donny team up with the Grandma Gang to solve the mysterious disappearance of dogs from their California town; Ten percent of net proceeds from book sales to be donated to Special Olympics Lompoc, CA (September 26, 2022) – Author Cathy Pepe has released the second novel in the Grandma Gang…