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Jackalopes? Zombies? Mysterious men in black? Kenai is going to need all his critical thinking skills for this adventure!
Get ready for Book 3 this Halloween!
Does your kid like spooky ghost stories? Do they like Goonies-style adventure? Do they like mysteries, hidden treasure, and secret codes? Then they will love Beyond Belief: The Phantom of … Continue Reading Get ready for Book 3 this Halloween!
Why “obvious” research on critical thinking should be done anyway
I’m scrolling through the latest science news with my morning coffee when I stumble upon this gem: “Study finds lack of critical thinking skills linked to belief in conspiracy theories.” … Continue Reading Why “obvious” research on critical thinking should be done anyway
Traveling in the Misinformation Age
This week I took a plane from Frankfurt Germany to Fairbanks Alaska to visit family. It is the first time that I’ve flown in two years, and more importantly the … Continue Reading Traveling in the Misinformation Age
Book 3 Update
I’ve heard from many of you wanting to know when the next Beyond Belief book will be done. So to answer your questions, Beyond Belief 3: The Phantom of Highcastle … Continue Reading Book 3 Update
We got FAN MAIL!
Critical Quote: Percy Shelly
You’ve heard of Confirmation Bias, but what is it really? A shrink explains.
The greatest enemy of knowledge is not ignorance- it is the illusion of knowledge. – Daniel J. Boorstin Why do researchers give placebos? Why do they have control conditions and … Continue Reading You’ve heard of Confirmation Bias, but what is it really? A shrink explains.
I was interviewed
“I am a sucker for a good zombie book. I also remember teaching all the different genres when I was a teacher. October was the “Spooky” genre month, but I found many students reading them all year long. If you have a child that enjoys the “Spooky” or horror fiction genre, I think I’ve found the right author for you.”
Book 2 is Launched!
Beyond belief book 2 is live on Amazon and has already reached the top spot in multiple categories. As you know if you follow this blog, I am a child … Continue Reading Book 2 is Launched!
Beyond Belief 2 is now available for preorder
Great news! If you want to get the kindle version of Beyond Belief: The Adventure of Zombie Island you can now pre-order your copy. Get your copy here and start … Continue Reading Beyond Belief 2 is now available for preorder
A Beautiful Book Series for Little Thinkers
If you are a parent who loves science, skepticism, and critical thinking, then you’ve probably heard of the Annabelle and Aiden series by J. R. Becker. If you haven’t, then … Continue Reading A Beautiful Book Series for Little Thinkers
Beyond Belief Book 2 RELEASES THIS MONTH!
Drumroll please… BEYOND BELIEF BOOK 2: THE ADVENTURE OF ZOMBIE ISLAND will release on March 31st! The Beyond Belief book series is for middle readers, ages 8 to 12, and … Continue Reading Beyond Belief Book 2 RELEASES THIS MONTH!
Classroom Visit
Recently I had a wonderful experience as an author. Ms. Hubbell, a fourth grade teacher in Michigan, invited me to visit with her fourth grade class! The children had read … Continue Reading Classroom Visit
Five Tips for Deprogramming Your QAnon Friend
The Storm never came. Now is the time to have tough conversations.
My Children’s Book was Reviewed!
QAnon: A historic test of psychological theory
Cognitive Dissonance was a theory used to explain how cults behave. It has never been more useful.