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Children’s book author, lover of lighthouses and human sidekick to Mercy, the Brittany spaniel.

Willy Wonka is one of the most well-known and belo

Willy Wonka is one of the most well-known and beloved characters in children's literature and film, but few know the complicated backstory of how he came to be.

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/films/0/how-roald-dahls-family-tragedy-inspired-willy-wonka/

Looking for something light to read during your do

Looking for something light to read during your downtime this holiday season? My latest lighthouse adventure trilogy, set in California, is officially out in the world! While I wrote them with middle-school aged children in mind, I've heard from many adults that have enjoyed reading them, too!

https://bookshop.org/contributors/m-c-tillson

We all know the big name authors in adult literatu

We all know the big name authors in adult literature, but children's book authors often miss out on the attention. Here's a great round-up of some of the most prolific children's literature authors of all time.

https://bookriot.com/prolific-childrens-book-authors/

Any fellow word puzzles lovers out there? It's #Na

Any fellow word puzzles lovers out there? It's #NationalCrosswordSolversDay! Did you know that I've written three puzzle books that correspond with my lighthouse adventure trilogies? AND they're all on sale right now. They'd make a great gift for any budding puzzle solvers in your life!

https://www.amwriting.com/2024-ss-catalog

Need a little calm during this hectic holiday seas

Need a little calm during this hectic holiday season? Enjoy these beautiful shots of some of the world's oldest lighthouses.

https://www.travelandleisureasia.com/in/destinations/best-and-oldest-lighthouses-in-the-world/

Happy Thanksgiving! I hope it's a wonderful day sp

Happy Thanksgiving! I hope it's a wonderful day spent feasting with loved ones (of both the human and furry varieties)!

We all know how beneficial reading is for children

We all know how beneficial reading is for children, both intellectually and socially. But motivating them to read, well, that can often be difficult. Here, the Boys & Girls Club gives some great, actionable tips for promoting a love of reading in kids.

https://www.bgca.org/news-stories/2023/November/raising-a-reader-5-novel-ideas-for-motivating-kids-to-read/

Thanksgiving is just a little over a week away! If

Thanksgiving is just a little over a week away! If you're looking for some children's books to celebrate the holiday that are both fun and culturally responsive, here's a great list!

https://theeverymom.com/thanksgiving-books-for-kids/

The latest trilogy in my lighthouse adventure seri

The latest trilogy in my lighthouse adventure series is officially out! This time Sam and Becky are having adventures and solving mysteries in Northern California. You can purchase them, and all of my books, at the link below!

https://bookshop.org/contributors/m-c-tillson

This is a new-to-me lighthouse that I am loving! T

This is a new-to-me lighthouse that I am loving! The Thridrangaviti Lighthouse, located off the southern coast of Iceland, sits atop a huge rock pillar and is only accessible by helicopter!

https://guidetoiceland.is/travel-iceland/drive/thridrangar-lighthouse

It's been a while since I've shown Ms. McNair a li

It's been a while since I've shown Ms. McNair a little love! My lighthouse adventure books get most of the attention (there are nine of them after all), but "Ms. McNair's Fantastic Hair" holds a special place in my heart. A quick read appropriate for younger children, this book shares an important message about giving back *and* doubles as a coloring book!

https://bookshop.org/p/books/ms-mcnair-s-fantastic-hair-m-c-tillson/14749236?ean=9780986184154

Happy November and happy #NationalAuthorsDay! In h

Happy November and happy #NationalAuthorsDay! In honor of the "holiday," I'd love for you to share your favorite author (and a book rec if you're so inclined!) in the comments below.

Happy Halloween! In honor of the holiday, here's t

Happy Halloween! In honor of the holiday, here's the curse the witch put on the ghost, Tom Adams, in my Michigan lighthouse adventure series!

Looking for a kid-appropriate Halloween book? Here

Looking for a kid-appropriate Halloween book? Here are some recommendations to keep the (slightly) spooky spirit around all year.

https://bookriot.com/childrens-halloween-books/

If you're new here (hi and thank you for being her

If you're new here (hi and thank you for being here!), I have three trilogies of children's books that follow the adventures of siblings Sam and Becky as they solve mysteries surrounding lighthouses in North Carolina, Michigan and California. All nine books are available for purchase now, including the most recently published California trilogy.

https://bookshop.org/contributors/m-c-tillson

The world can be a scary place for adults with yea

The world can be a scary place for adults with years of life experience, so imagine how confusing difficult events can be for children. Here are five teacher-approved books to help children process scary world events.

https://www.parents.com/teacher-approved-kids-books-for-processing-world-events-8379652

Happy #NationalDictionaryDay! To celebrate, here's

Happy #NationalDictionaryDay! To celebrate, here's an article with some of the newest additions to Dictionary.com. From "bed rotting" to "girl dinner," it's clear dictionaries truly provide us a snapshot of culture at any given point in time.

https://time.com/6694485/bed-rotting-girl-dinner-barbiecore-dictionary-words/

In honor of my affinity for pirates and the upcomi

In honor of my affinity for pirates and the upcoming holiday, check out this 40-foot pirate ship a Houston couple built in their yard for Halloween!

https://www.khou.com/article/life/holidays/houston-pirate-ship-halloween-decoration/285-faf9bd84-abe4-460e-b427-a6e4a1c997b7

I'm still scheduling school (or library or communi

I'm still scheduling school (or library or community group) visits! Getting to interact with young readers is one of my favorite things to do. If you know an organization in North Carolina that would be interested in having me come read in person, email lindsay@greenlightcomm.com to coordinate details.

Books not only help young children learn reading s

Books not only help young children learn reading skills and expand their worlds, but they can foster relationships with the person reading to or with them. Here are some questions to ask when reading with the kiddos in your life.

https://www.mother.ly/parenting/questions-to-ask-kids-about-books/

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