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Three New Releases Coming in 2023

Three new releases are coming this year: Super Doople, Salvaged Time, and one yet-to-be-announced release! I’m especially excited about these new releases because two are the first picture books I’ve written and illustrated, and one is the second book in my middle-grade series, Snow Globe Travelers. Super Doople and Salvaged Time are available for preorderContinue reading "Three New Releases Coming in 2023"

Character Interview with Lauren

Lauren from Allen Brokken’s Towers of Light series is on the blog today, sharing fun insights—including what’s on her bucket list. Towers of Light is a middle-grade Christian fantasy series. The fifth book in the series, Wellspring of Life, released on November 4th. (Details about the launch tour and a giveaway after the interview.) WhatContinue reading "Character Interview with Lauren"

Character Adventure with Phyllis & Kandi

Kandi Wyatt & Phyllis Wheeler are on the blog today celebrating their November new releases. Kandi’s Exhalted is the third book in her best-selling dragon fantasy series for young adults, and Phyllis’s Guardians of Time is the first book in her middle-grade time travel series. But instead of a traditional interview, we’ll be mixing thingsContinue reading "Character Adventure with Phyllis & Kandi"

Success or Failure?

November is National Novel Writing Month. The time when many writers will embark on a mission to write a novel in 30 days. Or at least 50,000 words towards a novel project. “Winning” at NaNoWriMo means reaching the 50K benchmark by November 30th. My apologies for not posting sooner. I intended to share the resultsContinue reading "Success or Failure?"

Realm Awards Finalists

Realm Makers announced the finalists for this year’s Realm Awards, and the audiobooks for both Snow Globe Travelers and The Warehouse Tour are on the list! The official winners won’t be announced until the awards dinner during this summer’s conference on July 22nd, but it’s an honor just to see both audiobooks make it toContinue reading "Realm Awards Finalists"

Still Small Voice Audiobook & Unit Study Launch with Allen Brokken

Join the Still Small Voice launch event on Thursday, May 26th at 7pm! There’ll be games, prizes, and a live event with author Allen Brokken, narrator Stacey Bradshaw, and several others, including myself. It has been a joy working with Allen to create unit studies for his middle-grade Christian fantasy Towers of Light series. StillContinue reading "Still Small Voice Audiobook & Unit Study Launch with Allen Brokken"

Keagan’s Review: Spin the Golden Lightbulb

At-A-Glance Title: Spin the Golden Light Bulb Author: Jackie YeagerSeries: The Crimson FiveSeries Order: 1 of 3 Genre: Science FictionAudience: Middle GradeRelease Date: January 2018 This book reminds me of: The hover scooters and buses reminded me of Back to the Future, but the rest of the story felt unique. Review Spin the Golden LightContinue reading "Keagan’s Review: Spin the Golden Lightbulb"

Keagan’s Review: Mercury Hale Series

At-A-Glance Titles: Mercury on Guard, Mercury for Hire, and Mercury at Risk Author: Steve RzasaSeries: Mercury HaleBooks in Series: 6 Genre: Superhero/sci-fiAudience: AdultRelease Date: 2019-2020 This book reminds me of: Guardians of the Galaxy, but set on Earth. Content: Suitable for teens and adults. The books don’t contain any strong language or on-page intimacy. ThereContinue reading "Keagan’s Review: Mercury Hale Series"

Write 2 Books in 1 Month?!

November is National Novel Writing Month. The time when many writers will embark on a mission to write a novel in 30 days. Or at least 50,000 words towards a novel project. “Winning” at NaNoWriMo means reaching the 50K benchmark by November 30th. Will you be NaNoWriMo’ing? Have you ever “won”? Drafting a novel isContinue reading "Write 2 Books in 1 Month?!"

Book Review: I Need My Monster Series

At-A-Glance Title: I Need My Monster, Hey That’s My Monster, Are You My Monster?, and How I Met My Monster Author: Amanda NollSeries: I Need My MonsterBooks in Series: 4 Illustrator: Howard McWilliamGenre: Picture Book, FictionRelease Date: 2009-2019 This book reminds me of: How to Catch A Monster by Michael Yu Review I Need MyContinue reading "Book Review: I Need My Monster Series"