The Pros of Writing Period Pieces
I’m an avid reader with all sorts of interests, but lately I have been drawn to westerns, particularly those by Louis L’Amour. His style was simple, but with clearcut messages of right and wrong, honor, and the value of humanity, especially during the days of the Wild West. I enjoy reading period pieces because of […]
On Our Bookshelf: The Boy Behind the Wardrobe
The Boy Behind the Wardrobe Written by Suzanne Poulter Harris and illustrated by Mira Miroslavov, The Boy Behind the Wardrobe offers a glimpse into the lonely young life of C.S. Lewis, author of The Chronicles of Narnia books. Although written for 6–12-year-olds, I feel the book is better suited to hold the attention of the […]
Consider the Night Sky Book Review
Consider the Night Sky Written by Jennifer Grant and illustrated by Julianna Swaney, Consider the Night Sky is a delightful picture book. Filled with bold blues, oranges, and yellows, the illustrations give the book a folk-art look. This book for 3-7-year-olds, turns the readers eyes toward God as they consider his magnificent handiwork. This is the […]
On Our Bookshelf: C is For Creation
A Summary of C is For Creation C is for Creation by Crystal Bowman and Teri McKinley is the newest in their series of bible-based alphabet books. Bowman and McKinley tell the story of creation chronologically as they go through each letter of the alphabet. While weaving each letter into the biblical account, the writers […]
Author Interview with Jennifer Jahn
I first met Jennifer Jahn at a Write2Ignite’s Time2Write session. It’s always a treat to chat with Jennifer, and today, it’s a special joy to introduce her to you as she celebrates the release of her debut children’s book, God’s Wide Wonderful World (illustrated by Chloe Labian, published by B&H Publishing). Welcome, Jennifer! Interview Sue: […]
On Our Bookshelf: See What God Made by Kathleen Bostrom
Author Kathleen Bostrom has a new release from Tommy Nelson entitled See What God Made. Beautifully illustrated by artist Janet Samuel, it is an engaging and colorful lift-the-flap board book. The charming text leads the readers through each day of the biblical narrative in Genesis. The lift-the-flap format with 40 lift-the-flap opportunities makes the book interactive […]
Spring 2026 Master Class
This spring, our Master Class will be focused on adding humor to our stories. We’re super excited as this is the first time we’ve focused on humor. Here’s what you can expect! Laughing on the Light Side: Writing Clean, Clever Humor for Kids and Teens Our teacher is JJ Johnson (see my blog post where […]
The Art and Science of Interviewing by Guest Blogger, Megan K. Palmer
Which research course should I choose for my master’s in education? I wondered as I searched to fulfill the credits to graduate in Human Development and Education at Harvard Graduate School of Education. When I told my advisor my passion for writing, without hesitation he told me to take The Art and Science of Portraiture. […]
Humor in Children’s Literature
Growing up, most of my favorite books were those that included a good amount of humor. Humor brings in light moments when they are needed and, often, makes stories more memorable. With our April Master Class on humor coming up soon, I wanted to recommend a few of my childhood favorites that I think incorporate […]
Author Interview with JJ Johnson
Hey Write2Igniters! I’m pleased to introduce you all to JJ Johnson, our teacher for April’s Master Class this year. In my March blog I’ll focus on what he’s covering in his class, “Laughing on the Light Side: Writing Clean, Clever Humor for Kids and Teens.” I’ve known JJ for several years because of Realm Makers. Just […]