Take Me Back to Oklahoma follows a young boy looking forward to his family’s summer road trip who is completely over his home state and can’t wait to hit the road and see the “real” excitement out in the big cities, beaches, and mountains. What was the inspiration for the setup of your story?

Growing up in Oklahoma, I often longed to be anywhere else. It wasn’t until I left home for North Carolina to pursue my undergraduate degree at Wake Forest University that I realized how special my home state really was. The young boy in the story is very similar to how I was as a child, although it took me much longer than he did to appreciate the wonders of Oklahoma.

What were some ideas that were important for you to share in this book?

I want to show Oklahoman children what while their home state may seem boring, it is a place like no other. I hope that they learn to appreciate it the way I have learned to. In addition, I wanted to emphasize that the people of Oklahoma are what make it so special.

What scene in the book did you have the most fun writing?

I most enjoyed coming up with the things that make Oklahoma a special place and collaborating on those pages with my illustrator.

Is this the first book in the series? If so, when is the next book coming out, and what can your fans expect in the next story?

Yes. Be on the lookout for the sequel titled Take Me Back to the U.S.A. in the near future.

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