Elizabeth Chennamchetty
Life Happens. Sometimes you just have to write about it.

Little Monday Morning Snippet

By Elizabeth on Tuesday, October 1st, 2019 in Elizabeth Chennamchetty, Real Life Snippets No Comments

A little short story…   On Monday morning while we were in the midst of our get-ready-for-school routine, Blu announced that she couldn’t “find her school shoes … ANYWHERE.” (Her school shoes are super special, close-toed, sparkle sneakers, that we had to order because they are extra wide and don’t squish her feet – she has her daddy’s feet). She recruited me for help. I scoured the house. I looked […] Read More


Book Signing Fun!

By Elizabeth on Sunday, June 30th, 2019 in Elizabeth Chennamchetty No Comments

What a great book launch yesterday! Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate one marvelous bird and one very special teacher! Nate’s was a farm-tastic venue and the perfect vibe for a city-ranching-rooster celebration. Here are a few photos from the event yesterday! Hope to see you at a future gathering!


Consider Yourself Booked!

By Elizabeth on Tuesday, May 28th, 2019 in Elizabeth Chennamchetty No Comments

Join me to celebrate the release of my new books. Join me for a book signing event and meet the people behind the stories at Nate’s Garden Grill. Nate’s Garden Grill 3120 Euclid Ave, San Diego, CA 92105 June 29, 2019 3:00-5:00 p.m. Missy, the Mister: One Chick’s Journey to Living a Marvelous Life Spring is in the air in Michael’s first grade classroom. His students are in for a […] Read More


Because It Matters

By Elizabeth on Saturday, May 18th, 2019 in Elizabeth Chennamchetty, Essays, Real Life Snippets 4 Comments

I am not ashamed of having had an abortion. No one else should be ashamed either. In my case, I chose the best, worst-choice in a sea of horrible choices.  Does it make me sad? Yes. Do I mourn? Yes. Did I make the correct decision? Yes. Abortion is a chapter in my story, but not my whole story.  It does not define my worth or scorch my character. And, […] Read More


Missy, the Mister

By Elizabeth on Thursday, April 25th, 2019 in Books, Elizabeth Chennamchetty, Real Life Snippets No Comments

Missy, the Mister is here! I am so pleased to announce that my first children’s book is available for sale on Amazon! Spring is in the air in Michael’s first grade classroom. His students are in for a special treat. The incubator is filled with eggs. One by one chicks break free while eager children watch with glee. One little chick, Mister, steals the show and our hearts on an […] Read More


How do you feel about drawing chickens?

By Elizabeth on Sunday, March 3rd, 2019 in Elizabeth Chennamchetty 5 Comments

That’s the question I asked my new team-mate and illustrator extraordinaire, Katherine Gutkovskiy, before we started working together. She told me she could handle it. And boy oh boy was she right! I’m going kid friendly this year with some children’s books! Here’s a sneak peak of the working cover for the first book! Watch for it this spring! Spring is in the air in Michael’s first grade classroom. His […] Read More


The Disneyland Dad I Look For

By Elizabeth on Saturday, January 5th, 2019 in Elizabeth Chennamchetty, Essays 4 Comments

We’re about to go to Disneyland! I know, right? There are only two reactions I receive when I share that news. I either get … “OMG!” in a tone that makes clear Disneyland is the last place on earth the person I’m speaking to would want to be. Or … “OMG!!! That is AWESOME!!!” Our kids get to pick between having a birthday party with friends or doing something as […] Read More


What Are The Odds?

By Elizabeth on Monday, July 2nd, 2018 in Elizabeth Chennamchetty, Real Life Snippets 3 Comments

I recently received an email from an Indian woman living outside Washington DC. She discovered my book by chance one morning while waiting with another mom at the school bus stop. The other mom wanted her opinion on whether Bangles, Bindis and Babies would be a good book to include in a wedding shower gift basket for a couple about to embark on a cross cultural marriage. She tells me […] Read More


Can We Get A Dog?

By Elizabeth on Thursday, May 24th, 2018 in Elizabeth Chennamchetty, Essays, Real Life Snippets 3 Comments

Can we get a dog? Hells to the no … maybe … probably …. okay … yes.   It’s a dog! It’s going to be a dog. We aren’t exactly sure what type of dog we are going to get yet, but we are aiming for a “career change” dog. If you aren’t hip to the lingo, a career change dog is a dog that has the temperament to become […] Read More