3 Reasons Adults Should Read Kids’ Books
“Some day you will be old enough to start reading fairy tales again.” –C.S Lewis Today at the library, I had a patron come up to the desk with a stack of audiobooks from the children’s section. “I’ve been reading too many heavy mystery books lately,” she told me. “I decided I need to switch […]
Review-Guess How Much God Loves You
In Guess How Much God Loves You author Karen Ferguson reminds little Lucy, and other kids five to seven years old, that God created them because He loves them.
5 Things I loved about Rachel Hartman’s “Seraphina”
Join us for a review of “Seraphina”, a young adult fantasy by Rachel Hartman.
Interview with Author Jenelle L. Schmidt
The Orb and the Airship, by Realm award-winning author Jenelle Leanne Schmidt, is an adventurous tale about a rogue airship captain, an ambitious youth, and a clash of powers beyond their imagination. The first in a series, The Orb and the Airship was released on June 16th, 2023. Jenelle’s the author of the complete series “The […]
Books in the Playroom and Everywhere Else! by Guest Blogger, Melissa Henderson
Are there separate areas or shelves in your home for books? Is there a “no touch” zone or are all items to read available for everyone? Perhaps there are softcover and hardcover books in the playroom or home office. Children and adults can enjoy reading in different places. Finding the Books Recently, our five years […]
Learning Writing Through Reading Out Loud
There is something about reading out loud that helps one to better understand a story. As authors, we work hard to use our words to bring our ideas to life. But sometimes it’s difficult when you’re starting out to develop that unique voice that will make a story enjoyable, especially for young children.
3 Books Guiding Christian Teens to Make Wise Decisions – by Sally Matheny
Sally Matheny recommends 3 books for Christian teens.
Interview with Editor Hope Bolinger, End Game Press
MEET HOPE BOLINGER! More than 1200 of her works have been featured in various publications ranging from Writer’s Digest to Keys for Kids to HOOKED to Crosswalk.com.
Setting Your Reading Goals for 2022
“Read, read, read. Read everything — trash, classics, good and bad, and see how they do it. Just like a carpenter who works as an apprentice and studies the master. Read! You’ll absorb it.Then write. If it’s good, you’ll find out. If it’s not, throw it out of the window.” ― William Faulkner As writers, […]
Always Winter and Never Christmas
Those of us who celebrate the birth of Christ at this time of year are being distracted by the goodies of this world. Stuff. Celebration. Santa. Food. And more stuff.
But what about Christmas?