Clean: A Halloween Story

The handprints are everywhere. No matter how many times I clean, they come back.

How the Wonka Kids Do Money: Charlie Bucket

For his first two years at the chocolate factory, Charlie followed Wonka’s orders.

How the Wonka Kids Do Money: Augustus Gloop

I began my life as a food hoarder, reaching out to grab every best bite for myself.

How the Wonka Kids Do Money: Veruca Salt

Veruca knew she was the one who got off easy.

How the Wonka Kids Do Money: Violet Beauregarde

The thing was, she’d never been a chocolate person.

How the Wonka Kids Do Money: Mike Teavee

He got the basketball thing a lot, at first, until he started walking with a cane.

Meredith Practices

A chapter from my forthcoming novel, because it’s relevant to this month’s theme.