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I write books and screenplays for adults, kids, and teens.
"Tales of Courage & Kindness" is a collection of short stories Disney published for their #UltimatePrincessCelebration.
I have two stories in the collection: "Starry-Eyed Quest" (Rapunzel) and "New Friends" (Belle).

Click here to see Mandy Moore read an excerpt from the Rapunzel story!

Scroll down for more of my books!
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A great gift for Disney fans, young and old, with gorgeous illustrations from several talented artists. Available in a lovely hardcover edition or in audiobook.

The Magic Books
The adventures of a teen fairygodmother
​For ages 11 and up
Disney Pixar Step Into Reading Books
  Riley's New World
(Level 3)
   Based on the   Pixar film
  INSIDE OUT 2
Better Together  (Level 2) and
​A Family's Dream (Level 3)
​Based on the Pixar film ELEMENTAL
The Magic of Dreams (Level 2) ​and
​Made From Stars (Level 3)
​Based on the Disney film WISH
​Disney Original Fearless Adventures



​Belle from "Beauty & the Beast" sets out to rescue the Prince after he disappears from the castle. For ages 8-12.

(Also available in audiobook.)
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Jasmine from "Aladdin" has three days to end a curse that has brought deadly winds and rains to the kingdom. For ages 8-12.

(Also available in audiobook.)
Belle Takes Flight has now been published in Spanish and Portuguese!
​The English version is available in 18 foreign markets as well: UK, Australia, Thailand, Lebanon, Sierra Leone, Indonesia, The Gambia, South Africa, Vietnam, the Philippines, United Arab Emirates, Singapore, Egypt, Brazil, Kuwait, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, and Malaysia. 
HOW TO MAKE YOUR SCRIPT BETTER THAN THE REST
“Like having a script-doctor on call 24/7.” - Michael Tester playwright of "Most Likely To..."

This collection of essays addresses common craft issues I've encountered during my many years as a Hollywood story analyst.
The book includes advice on how to overcome problems with:
  • Characterization & Dialogue
  • Plot & Structure
  • Revision & Getting Feedback
  • Bonus Information, including what contest judges look for and what goes into a script reader’s coverage report.
 The advice is designed to be useful to both beginners and seasoned writers.
​Most of the essays apply to novels and plays as well.
Available in paperback, e-book, and audio!

The Tales of Rapunzel
Based on the Disney series
​"Rapunzel's Tangled Adventure"
For ages 6-10
(All 4 now available in audiobook as a set!) 
Mary Poppins Returns
A novelization of the film, including several full-color photos
For ages 8-12