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September 27, 2019
A Unit Study Inspired by “The Boy From Earth”
A unit study inspired by Darrell Pitt’s “The Boy From Earth.” Topics include NASA, Space Exploration, and Space Camp. Suitable for students in 3rd through 6th grade. “The Boy From Earth” Unit Study Supplement the unit study with a list of discussion question from BookRiot.com. A Side Note Much the information contained within this unit … Read More
September 6, 2019
A Review of “Minecraft: The Island”
“Minecraft: The Island” is the first book in an official Minecraft, multi-author, multi-adventure series aimed at middle-grade readers. Imagine playing Minecraft in survival mode for the first time. You don’t know how anything works, and, in this scenario, no one is there to help you. No gamer guides. No online communities. Just you. Dropped into … Read More
August 22, 2019
New Release: Snow Globe Travelers Activity Book
A lot of research went into writing the first Snow Globe Travelers book and, as a homeschool mom, I wanted to share some of that research in a way that was accessible to kids. So, today, I’m excited to celebrate the release of the activity book companion to the first story! The activity book is … Read More
August 16, 2019
Unit Study Inspired by Spark
When kids are interested in a topic, they’re more engaged and the process of learning is enjoyable. Which, in turn, helps foster a love for learning (and makes teaching fun). And as both a homeschool parent and a writer, I felt led to combine the two areas to create printable unit studies centered around some … Read More
August 6, 2019
A Review of “Vincent in Wonderland”
Vincent van Gogh meets Alice in Wonderland—literally. A review of #VincentInWonderland @cewhitebooks
July 25, 2019
C.M. Banschbach’s Oath of the Outcast
“Rhys MacDuffy died on that beach and it was Brogan that killed him. The Clans have forgotten him, and so should you.” #OathoftheOutcast #BehindtheScenesInterview @cmbanschbach
June 21, 2019
Tangled up in Kendra E. Ardnek’s Hair We Go Again
K.A.:Please join me in welcoming Kendra E. Ardnek to the blog today. She’s the author of the Bookania Quests, a fantasy fairy tale mashup series for preteens. The fifth book in the series, Hair We Go Again, releases in August. Welcome, Kendra! Before we journey into the Bookania world, tell us about your upcoming release—Hair … Continue reading Tangled up in Kendra E. Ardnek’s Hair We Go Again
June 14, 2019
The Pigeon Whisperer
For my son, who says The Pigeon Whisperer should be a comic and not just this flash fiction story. ;) "You saved my life and got my purse back. How can I ever thank you enough?" Soft, fleshy arms envelope Steve's shoulders. As the lady releases him, he smiles. "Just doing what I can to … Continue reading The Pigeon Whisperer
June 7, 2019
A Review of “The Girl Who Could See”
The Girl Who Could See by Kara Swanson is a science fiction thriller with a thread of romance. While aimed at new adults (ages 18-25), it's also suitable for mature teens. Nineteen-year-old Fern Johnson struggles to hold a job and ignore her imaginary friend. She only wants to care for her niece, and shield her … Continue reading A Review of “The Girl Who Could See”
May 17, 2019
Snow Globe Travelers Received Five-Stars from Readers’ Favorite
God is good! I've been thanking Him all day long for the journey of writing Snow Globe Travelers and for the people who traveled the path with me, even if it was only for a short while. Today, I discovered Snow Globe Travelers received a Readers' Favorite Five-Star review, and I thought of the three … Continue reading Snow Globe Travelers Received Five-Stars from Readers’ Favorite
