The Vision

When I was little and growing up, the only time we got books to read was when they were donated to my family, or if I checked them out from the school or public library. I had such horrible anxiety during class, that reading at home was my safe place, my calm, my refuge. Having dyslexia made everything I loved harder; writing, reading, and playing piano. But, it didn't stop me from reading whatever I could get my hands on. We owned a ten-inch TV, and half the time it didn't work, so my siblings and I relied on stories and the occasional tree climbing.  When I started self-publishing, it was (and still is) a hobby. I didn't do it to make money. I needed to write. The characters needed me to write their stories. But, after the sixth or seventh book, I had to question why I continued to invest so much money and time into something that was not breaking even. This is when my vision came to the surface that had been there all along. I want my books in school libraries and public libraries. There are so many kids that do not have the luxury of going to a bookstore and buying books off the shelves. Their only connection to adventures is to have free access. ​So, I rebranded myself, updated my website, reached out to a marketing firm specific to public school districts, and started on the path I was meant to be on all along. But then I took it another step further. So many of my books touch on sensitive subjects, so I wanted to donate proceeds to charities benefiting underserved groups. ​ On this page, you will find the charities that Velvet Pumpkin Books donates proceeds to based on the topic.