Life of an Author

Miss Penny discovers that her forgotten birthday wasn’t quite so forgotten after all, especially when a Literary Lady arrives with the perfect surprise gift.

Miss Penny turns eight and is decidedly miffed when her special day appears to be passing without presents, cake or the birthday fuss a princess deserves.

Miss Penny discovers the comforts of a posturepedic bed, considers the indignity of getting older and explains why a princess can never have too many places to nap.

Princess Penny may be underweight, but that doesn’t mean she’ll eat just anything—fortunately, Susan seems willing to keep trying.

Princess Penny defends her reputation after Susan calls her a “scaredy-cat,” insisting she’s not frightened at all—just an exceptionally vigilant little guardian.

Miss Penny is baffled when familiar voices start coming from laptops and phones—and even more confused when Susan’s voice appears without Susan.

Miss Penny fears Susan has left her behind she’s home alone far too long.

Miss Penny is shocked and more than a little miffed when Susan disappears to a writer’s retreat and leaves her behind for an unexpected holiday with Rose and Pierre.

Miss Penny shares her dramatic (and very funny) struggle with laundry day, from being “abandoned” to daring escape attempts.

Miss Penny, a self-declared princess, shares her very particular (and slightly surprising) eating habits—much to Susan’s dismay.