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Quirky Critters: A Devotional Review by Guest Blogger, Rachel Greene

April 29, 2024

The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of His hands.  Psalm 19:1 REVIEW Annette Whipple certainly demonstrates this Bible verse in new devotional book for children. Annette, one of Write2Ignite’s former Master Class instructors, is a Pennsylvania author with a fun style. She brings animals into the story of how God … More Quirky Critters: A Devotional Review by Guest Blogger, Rachel Greene

Critique Partners- Honey for Your Soul by Mindy Baker

April 25, 2024

If you’ve been in the writing business for any length of time, you know how valuable a critique partner is. The Bible says in Proverbs 16:24, “Kind words are like honey—sweet to the soul and healthy for the body.” I have found that my critique partners are the honey my writer’s soul needs. They keep … More Critique Partners- Honey for Your Soul by Mindy Baker

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Books That Change Us

April 25, 2024

I breathed deeply as I uttered the last words of The Hello, Goodbye Window: “When you look from the outside, Nanna and Poppy’s house has lots of windows, but there’s only one Hello, Goodbye Window and it’s right where you need it.” Turning the page, I continued: “When I get my own house someday I’m … More Books That Change Us

Handling Tough Topics in Middle Grade Lit by Guest Blogger Lillian Keith

April 22, 2024

I agree. Not all hard topics can (or really should) be written for kids. Some things are best to wait until they get older and are more mature to handle it. But does this mean that all difficult problems need to be taken out of middle grade books? Personally, I don’t think so. I believe … More Handling Tough Topics in Middle Grade Lit by Guest Blogger Lillian Keith

Maggie and The Mountain of Light: MG Fantasy Review by Guest Blogger, Ginger Dennison

April 18, 2024

In conjunction with our Master Class on Saturday, I plan to share reviews of other YA or MG fantasy novels. Some may have explicit Christian content such as Amy Earls’ FORBIDDEN REIGN, but others like today’s book, MAGGIE AND THE MOUNTAIN OF LIGHT by Mark Snoad, might not. As our guest blogger, Ginger Dennison points … More Maggie and The Mountain of Light: MG Fantasy Review by Guest Blogger, Ginger Dennison

Listen Up: A Book Review by Guest Blogger, Katie Lundeen

April 13, 2024

Listen Up by Monarch Publishing Author Abbie Crank, is a young adult novel that will help readers learn to look beyond outward appearances and appreciate the value of individuals under the surface. Sometimes we find true blue friends when we take the time to crack a person’s outward societal façade and uncover gems of character or morals deep down at the … More Listen Up: A Book Review by Guest Blogger, Katie Lundeen

Under His Wings Book 2: “Forbidden Reign” Book Review by Guest Blogger, Kelila Murdock

April 1, 2024

REVIEW Pero Moshe hears a mysterious voice singing from the underground tunnels in the palace ofBeijing, and a prophecy says she’s the one to answer the call. But when she does and istrapped in the Forbidden City with Dr. Carper, the journey uncovers more than the truth of herpast and not-so-missing parents. The Chinese government … More Under His Wings Book 2: “Forbidden Reign” Book Review by Guest Blogger, Kelila Murdock

The Impossible Girl: A Teen’s Take by Guest Blogger, Georgie Bartlett

March 28, 2024

In preparation for our April Master Class on Writing Fantasy, we are featuring several novels. Jean Hall previously reviewed The Impossible Girl, but I thought it would be interesting to a teen’s thoughts about this book also. REVIEW The Impossible Girl  (Monarch Books, 2022) by  Ashley White is a beautifully written middle-grade novel. Fans of Harry … More The Impossible Girl: A Teen’s Take by Guest Blogger, Georgie Bartlett

Journey With Jesus

March 21, 2024

Journey With Jesus, is a new picture book (Paraclete Press, 2024) for the entire family, written by Ann Ingalls, and illustrated by Steliyana Doneva. Ingalls tells the story of Jesus during the week of his crucifixion. The book begins with Palm Sunday. Jesus enters Jerusalem on a colt, the foal of a donkey. The story … More Journey With Jesus

A Community for You by Amy Earls: Author and Master Class Instructor

March 18, 2024

A WORD FROM AMY Writer, you are not alone. I have been where you are now–the passion to write but not knowing where to begin, or how to continue, or if the pages you labored countless hours over are valuable to anyone besides your mother and dog.  My name is Amy. I have been a … More A Community for You by Amy Earls: Author and Master Class Instructor