
Now, in addition to his grief, he must deal with the loss of trust in his one remaining parent. When twelve-year-old Rocky learns that his mom has told him a bogus story about how his dad really died, he is gut-punched.

The decision to keep a family secret is at the heart of my debut middle grade novel, SWALLOWED BY A SECRET, publication date January 21, 2020, from Immortal Works Press.

Do we tell or not? What are the stakes? The choice isn’t always easy or simple, and not for the faint-hearted. When we’re pressed for the truth, it’s a dilemma. Everyone has a secret, either their own or one they promised to keep for someone else. So, if the truth cannot stay hidden, what happens to all the secrets we keep.

Three things cannot long stay hidden: the sun, the moon and the truth.
