One of my favorite books in elementary school was Meghan Rose Has Ants in Her Pants by Lori Z. Scott. When I heard that she also writes YA novels, I was curious to see how they would compare. I was excited to find out that her sense of humor carries over to her most recent … More Offsides by Lori Z. Scott: A Book Review by Kathryn Dover
As I’ve said before, I enjoy reading historical fiction novels, and I was especially excited to get to read an ARC of Half-Truths by Carol Baldwin. I first met Mrs. Baldwin at a Write2Ignite conference in 2018, and she walked me through writing my first book review for Write2Ignite. Her advice and encouragement have helped … More Half-Truths by Carol Baldwin: A Book Review by Kathryn Dover
At 14, I felt a gentle prompting from God that I would someday become an author. It wasn’t a dramatic revelation, but a quiet assurance that, if I remained faithful, He would guide me on that path (Philippians 1:6). Now, at 28, that dream is becoming a reality. My journey toward full-time writing has been … More 5 Tips on How to Take Care of Your Mental Health as a Writer by Amber Ginter
C.S. Lewis gave this advice on writing, to a schoolgirl in America: “Always write (and read) with the ear, not the eye.†I think that is sound advice – pun intended! I invite you to join me on September 28, for a day of reveling in lyrical language. We will take a look at poetic … More What to Expect at Our Next Master Class by Natalee Creech
If you’ve never attended the Montrose writers’ conference, you’re missing out on something delightful. Montrose is a small conference in northeast PA. This year, the 35th annual Montrose Christian Writers Conference was held from July 15th to July 19th. It has a family feel and excellent workshops and faculty. The grounds are beautiful, and the … More Report on the 2024 Montrose Christian Writers Conference by Pam Halter
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
To follow up on last week’s interview with Amy Earls, here is a review of THE KING’S FEATHER by a young adult reader. We’re excited that Amy’s book debuts on Friday! Pero Moshe’s mom vanished from their Oregon home, and the prophecy says it will happen to Pero, too. But when it does—and Pero is … More The King’s Feather: A Book Review by Guest Blogger, Hadassah Murdock
Here at Write2Ignite, we’re thrilled to share that one of our newest bloggers, Amy Earls, is launching her debut YA novel, The King’s Feather: Book I of the Under His Wings series, on June 30! In this Q & A interview with Write2Ignite Team member Debbie DeCiantis, Amy discusses writing process, purpose, favorite authors, and publication options. Take … More A Must-Read Interview with Debut YA Novelist, Amy Earls
Two young adult readers review BEAUTIFUL by Cindy Martinusen-Coloma and share why they recommend it. … More Beautiful–Truth’s Found When Beauty’s Lost: A Review by Hadassah and Kelila Murdock
Write 2Ignite rarely posts two reviews of the same book. But, in a few weeks Helena George will be posting a great article on how to write a clean YA book and I thought I’d bring her book to your attention again. – Carol Baldwin, blog administrator. ***** Sarah Rodecker and Helena George’s Ships, Secrets, and … More Ships, Secrets, and Survivors: A Book Review by Teen Reviewer, Elle Dennison