An Interview with Amy Houts
This week, I had the privilege of interviewing Amy Houts. I met Amy a couple of years ago at my first-ever Write2Ignite Master Class, and I’m happy to reconnect with her now as she celebrates the release of her two most recent books, The Creation and Noah’s Ark (illustrated by Archita Khosla, published by Bushel […]
Conference Planning Time
For me, it’s time to look at 2025 conferences and decide which one or ones I’d like to attend. I’ve been attending at least one conference a year since 1997. Yeah, I’m that old. But conferences are super important, either in person (which I prefer) or online (Write2Ignite has fabulous online Master Classes!) What is […]
Thanksgiving in the Woods and Thanksgiving Memories
Growing up, I loved Thanksgiving. It was one of the few times my extended family got together. And while it wasn’t anywhere close to a Norman Rockwell experience, being together meant so much to my young heart. My aunt usually hosted, and she was a fantastic cook. I looked forward to her feast—she must’ve cooked […]
A Seasonal Sensory Exercise
Summer is gone. Fall is in full swing. Winter will soon be on our doorsteps. So now is the perfect time to practice some seasonal sensory exercises to stir your writing imagination.
The Lesson of the Lamplighter: Faithfulness in “The Little Prince”
What can the story of the lamplighter in The Little Prince teach us about faithfulness? Join us for a discussion on this beautiful book.
A Turkey for Thanksgiving Book Review
A Turkey for Thanksgiving, by Eve Bunting and illustrated by Diane de Groat, is the perfect picture book to read for Thanksgiving.
When Your Writing Becomes a Side Hustle
When did you know that your writing had become more than just a hobby? For me, it was when my mother said these words: “I think you should focus on making money with your writing.” It was after I had pitched her my idea of an AI-generated graphic novel about a recent seminary graduate in […]
Creepy Pair of Underwear
Summary Jasper Rabbit is NOT a little bunny anymore. He’s not afraid of the dark, and he’s definitely not afraid of something as silly as underwear. But when the lights go out, suddenly his new big rabbit underwear glows in the dark. A ghoulish, greenish glow. If Jasper didn’t know any better he’d say his undies […]
Natalee Creech’s Master Class on Lyrical Language
Overview of Natalee Creeh’s master class on lyrical language.
An Interview with Laura Sassi
I was excited to interview Laura Sassi back in October when her book, My Tender Heart Prayer Book, was launched. If you haven’t yet seen that, I encourage you to check it out here and find a review here. (You can also find a review of My Tender Heart Bible here.) This week, we invited […]