Book Review: Children of the Fog
March 6, 2025
Join us for a book review of “Children of the Fog”, Pam Zollman’s character driver, middle grade fantasy novel. … More Book Review: Children of the Fog
Tag: fantasy
When History Gets Old, Make It New by Guest Blogger, Jenny L. Cote
May 23, 2024
Ask The Right Question Marketing 101 for an author: know thy audience. In my writing workshops, I love to ask kids to raise their hands high if they love researching history. There are always a few budding history geeks with eager hands in the air, aglow with the idea of learning about the past (sniff, … More When History Gets Old, Make It New by Guest Blogger, Jenny L. Cote
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
How Not to Write the Opening Scene of Your Fantasy Book
March 25, 2024
“The Village of Gorgenon, near Alphigaz, floated above the Hoovah as the Pinkletons swam by. As long ago as eleventy Kikes, had the Moopahs overtaken the Quillerton valley. And now, seventeen-five Kikes later, Cocoyaks were bubbling under the surface.†Before you google who wrote that awful opening line, I’ll confess: it was me. I made … More How Not to Write the Opening Scene of Your Fantasy Book
The Impossible Girl: A Middle-Grade Review by Jean Hall
February 26, 2024
As we gear up for our Master Class on Writing MG & YA Christian Fantasy, the Write2Ignite team is reading and talking about this popular genre. Registration for the class opens March 1 for the April 13 class with Amy Earls. In the upcoming weeks, I plan to publish several reviews of fantasy books. In … More The Impossible Girl: A Middle-Grade Review by Jean Hall
Don’t Give Children Nightmare Fuel
February 19, 2024
Be sober-minded, be alert. Your adversary the devil is prowling around like a roaring lion, looking for anyone he can devour. 1st Peter 5:8 CSB I walked into the kitchen, and there, tied up and in a pot, just waiting to be boiled, was my family. Yoda from Star Wars stirred them with a stick. I ran back … More Don’t Give Children Nightmare Fuel
Book Review: At Mossingford Gate by B.K Napier
February 1, 2024
Discover the exciting world of “At Mossingford Gate” by B.K. Napier. Filled with sweet characters and a delightful setting. … More Book Review: At Mossingford Gate by B.K Napier
Author Interview: The Incredibly Amazing and Magical Flying Chair
November 2, 2023
This week on Write2Ignite, we’re excited to have Nancy Rechtman and Bob Shumaker with us to discuss their new book, The Incredibly Amazing and Magical Flying Chair. Nancy Machlis Rechtman worked for years as a tutor for elementary-school-age children focusing on enhancing reading and writing skills. She’s had stories published in a number of children’s … More Author Interview: The Incredibly Amazing and Magical Flying Chair
Throwback Thursday: 3 Reasons to Love “The Girl Who Drank the Moon”
October 5, 2023
“There is magic in starlight, of course. This is well known. But because the light travels such a long distance, the magic in it is fragile and diffused, stretched into the most delicate of threads. . . Moonlight, however. That is a different story. Moonlight is magic.” (The Girl Who Drank the Moon, pg 25) … More Throwback Thursday: 3 Reasons to Love “The Girl Who Drank the Moon”