On Our Bookshelf: The Princess and the Grain of Rice by Tina Cho
Do you love fairy tale retellings? If so, you will love The Princess and the Grain of Rice written by Tina Cho and illustrated by Honee Jang. It is a fabulous Korean retelling of The Princess and the Pea. The rich illustrations are beautiful, making the book even more of a treasure! I especially loved […]
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 […]
God’s Perfect Timing
But I trust in you, O LORD; I say, “you are my God.” My times are in your hands; deliver me from the hands of my enemies, from those who pursue me.” Psalm 31:14-15 NIV As a writer, have you ever felt frustrated with the timing of certain events in your life? Maybe you had […]
On Our Bookshelf: Soledad and the Curse of the Phoenix by Mindy Baker
Summary This lower middle grade fantasy set in an ancient Mesoamerican world builds hope and courage rising from destruction. Soledad is a victim of the Phoenix’s evil plagues, just like the rest of her former village. But she’s also different. She’s hiding with her mother’s flute, which the Phoenix is determined to find. After a […]
The Birds of Christmas: Book Review and Extension Activities by Mindy Baker
Author Olivia Armstrong has a new release from Eerdmans Books for Young Readers entitled The Birds of Christmas. It is beautifully illustrated by artist Mira Miroslavova and is based on a European folktale. This Christmas tale chronicles how the robin got his red chest. It all starts when Raven is witness to the angels announcing the […]
On Our Bookshelf: Waiting is Part of the Journey by Mark Vroegop
What is the one of the biggest struggles for someone who is on the book publishing journey? The most obvious answer to me is…WAITING! As writers, we all face many struggles, but one that none of us can avoid is waiting. Waiting to hear back from a potential agent, waiting to hear back from a […]
Barnaby the Runaway Sheep (A Parable of the Lost Sheep) Book Review and Extension Activities
Barnaby the Runaway Sheep, written by Maria Antonia and illustrated by Sayani Mukherjee, is a endearing picture book about a sheep who must learn to trust his shepherds. Barnaby is afraid of having his wool snipped so he does everything he can to avoid it. First, he plays hide and seek. Then, he gets wet! […]
The Right Path
As a writer, have you ever felt like you were on the wrong path? You know, like maybe the path you are on is taking just a little bit longer than you had imagined when you started out on this whole writing adventure. I’m right there with you. But last week, God used a Sunday […]
Brick by Brick by Mindy Baker
A Master’s Degree! This past month I have gone back to school to earn my Master’s degree in Second Language Acquisition. I have been learning to take the process brick-by-brick or in other words one step at a time. After I was registered with all the details in place, I eagerly opened up my first syllabus and started […]
Critique Partners- Honey for Your Soul by Mindy Baker
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 […]