Kindergarten Valentine

I love dinosaurs!

THE DINOSAURS IN THE DRIVEWAY: 

And Other Spiked Tales

     

     Journey to the caffeine capital of the US with the lovable and quirky Bushveld family!  Based upon true events, a geologist and chemist--Carol & Hadrian--move to Seattle with their delightful young boys, Merrick and Merlin.  Narrated by Carol, the antics of scientists big and small come alive.  Merick and Merlin examine everything around their new home:  the daily fish-throwing ceremony at Seattle's famous Pike Place Market, and Woodinville's Annual Basset Bash & Parade.  Along the way, deep fried granola bars sizzle in the pan and everyone competes for the Mess Monster Grand Prize.

     When Merrick becomes ill with a mysterious condition, family members must conquer their own fears in order to help him.  In the spirit of James Herriot, Erma Bombeck and Patrick McManus, THE DINOSAURS IN THE DRIVEWAY is a collection of integrated short stories highlighting the humor, drama, and adventure of science stirred with motherhood.  Readers are captivated by the wizardry of Carol's world, the only place Grandpa's Magic Mud stands a chance against the reality of T-Rex.

A Dinosaur Ate My Watermelon!

A dinosaur ate my watermelon!

Now available on Amazon.com!

THE DINOSAURS IN THE DRIVEWAY: 
And Other Spiked Tales
     Journey to the caffeine capital of the US with the lovable and quirky Bushveld family!  Based upon true events, a geologist and chemist--Carol & Hadrian--move to Seattle with their delightful young boys, Merrick and Merlin.  Narrated by Carol, the antics of scientists big and small come alive.  Merick and Merlin examine everything around their new home:  the daily fish-throwing ceremony at Seattle's famous Pike Place Market, and Woodinville's Annual Basset Bash & Parade.  Along the way, deep fried granola bars sizzle in the pan and everyone competes for the Mess Monster Grand Prize.
     When Merrick becomes ill with a mysterious condition, family members must conquer their own fears in order to help him.  In the spirit of James Herriot, Erma Bombeck and Patrick McManus, THE DINOSAURS IN THE DRIVEWAY is a collection of integrated short stories highlighting the humor, drama, and adventure of science stirred with motherhood.  Readers are captivated by the wizardry of Carol's world, the only place Grandpa's Magic Mud stands a chance against the reality of T-Rex.

Meet Jumper and Slinky!

The Dinosaurs in the Driveway: And Other Spiked Tales 

Introducing two new mess monsters, Jumper and Fluffy (below).  They might be a little tired out after a lengthy intellectual discussion about which is better--salmon toothpaste or salmon pancakes.

After much consideration, the salmon pancakes saved the day!

Merrick: "Those mountains look sugary."
Merlin:  "Actually, it's salt."

The Dinosaurs in the Driveway: And Other Spiked Tales brings the colorful Bushveld family to life!  This heartwarming collection of outrageous short stories features the famous Mess Monsters of the Cenozoic.  Tears of laughter are a common response!

Giant lizards take over AMAZON.COM!

Now available on Amazon:  The Dinosaurs in the Driveway

Caution, reader discretion advised:  

Deep fried granola bars and salmon porn can be dangerous to your health. 

Merlin:  "If I had a ghost, he'd do my homework."

Book Description:  

Journey to the caffeine capital of the US with the lovable and quirky Bushveld family! Based upon true events, a geologist and chemist—Carol & Hadrian—move to Seattle with their delightful young boys, Merrick and Merlin. 

Narrated by Carol, the antics of scientists big and small come alive. Merrick and Merlin examine everything around their new home: the daily fish-throwing ceremony at Seattle’s famous Pike Place Market, and Woodinville’s Annual Basset Bash & Parade. Along the way, deep fried granola bars sizzle in the pan and everyone competes for the Mess Monster Grand Prize. When Merrick becomes ill with a mysterious condition, family members must conquer their own fears in order to help him. 

In the spirit of James Herriot, Erma Bombeck and Patrick McManus, THE DINOSAURS IN THE DRIVEWAY is a collection of integrated short stories highlighting the humor, drama, and adventure of science stirred with motherhood. Readers are captivated by the wizardry of Carol’s world, the only place Grandpa’s Magic Mud stands a chance against the reality of T-Rex.

Now Available on CreateSpace!

THE DINOSAURS IN THE DRIVEWAY by E. A. Scott

Excerpt:  "Tonight I'm going to
dream about building an airplane. Of
course, there will be commercials."
~Merrick 

Journey to the caffeine capital of the US with the lovable and quirky Bushveld family! Based upon true events, a geologist and chemist--Carol & Hadrian--move to Seattle with their delightful young boys, Merrick and Merlin.

Narrated by Carol, the antics of scientists big and small come alive. Merrick and Merlin examine everything around their new home: the daily fish-throwing ceremony at Seattle's famous Pike Place Market, and Woodinville's Annual Basset Bash & Parade. Along the way, deep fried granola bars sizzle in the pan and everyone competes for the Mess Monster Grand Prize. When Merrick becomes ill with a mysterious condition, family members must conquer their own fears in order to help him.


In the spirit of James Herriot, Erma Bombeck and Patrick McManus, THE DINOSAURS IN THE DRIVEWAY is a collection of integrated short stories highlighting the humor, drama, and adventure of science stirred with motherhood. Readers are captivated by the wizardry of Carol's world, the only place Grandpa's Magic Mud stands a chance against the reality of T-Rex. 

Available today on Create Space! 

Chapters:

1.  Volcano Watchers
2.  Mess Monsters
3.  The Fibbing Gene
4.  Wild Game Theory
5.  Daddy Magic
6.  Car Soup
7.  A Lover's Karst
8.  Bad Advice
9.  The Dinosaurs in the Driveway
10. Merrick
11. My Favorite Species of Time
12. The Lily Pond
13. Deep Fried Granola Bars
14. The Golden Rule
15. The Curvy Road Method
16. Passing the Parent Test
17. Behind Door #1
18. The Preschool Cult
19. Paleobirthdays
20. Grandpa's Magic Mud
21. Bye, Bye T-Rex
22. When You're a Teacher