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October 12, 2020
A Review of “The Edge of Everywhen”
Piper and Phoenix’s father went missing two years ago. Now, after the death of their mother, they must move in with a rigid and wealthy aunt they’ve only met once. Isolated by distance and a lack of cell service and Wi-Fi, the children seek new ways to occupy their time, including snooping around their aunt’sContinue reading "A Review of “The Edge of Everywhen”"
October 9, 2020
INKTOBER: Throw
Last month, I took a break from blogging as we settled back into our homeschool routine. (Our youngest started high school this year!) Now, I’m working to get back into the swing of writerly things and return to posting on (most) Mondays. And what better way to dive back in than posting a drawing andContinue reading "INKTOBER: Throw"
October 6, 2020
Top Ten Features and Book Reviews
As the weather grows colder, it seems like a great time to grab a warm drink and snuggle up with a book. And who doesn’t need a moment or two to step away and unwind? To maximize your time and make it easier for you to find your next read, I’ve complied a list belowContinue reading "Top Ten Features and Book Reviews"
August 15, 2020
Midnight Sun
From August 3rd to August 16th, I’ll be participating in Story Embers’ Support the Writing Community Challenge. (Use the link to visit their website to learn more and join in.) #SupportTheWritingCommunityChallenge Midnight Sun is here! Several years ago, Stephenie Meyers began writing a version of the first Twilight book from Edward’s perspective. But when itContinue reading "Midnight Sun"
August 14, 2020
5 Picture Book Mini Reviews
From August 3rd to August 16th, I’ll be participating in Story Embers’ Support the Writing Community Challenge. (Use the link to visit their website to learn more and join in.) #SupportTheWritingCommunityChallenge Do you enjoy picture books? It’s wonderful when words and illustrations come together to tell a story. Even better when the story leaves anContinue reading "5 Picture Book Mini Reviews"
August 10, 2020
3 Indie Authors to Check Out
From August 3rd to August 16th, I’ll be participating in Story Embers’ Support the Writing Community Challenge. (Use the link to visit their website to learn more and join in.) #SupportTheWritingCommunityChallenge Let’s talk indie authors. The term indie author generally refers to self-publishers—some of whom create their own publishing imprint. Sometimes it also includes authorsContinue reading "3 Indie Authors to Check Out"
Alpha Readers, Beta Readers, Critiquers, Editors, and Proofreaders
From August 3rd to August 16th, I’ll be participating in Story Embers’ Support the Writing Community Challenge. (Use the link to visit their website to learn more and join in.) #SupportTheWritingCommunityChallenge Two-for-one day! I didn’t finish this post yesterday, so it’s going out a day late (and a bit rushed). But we had a lovelyContinue reading "Alpha Readers, Beta Readers, Critiquers, Editors, and Proofreaders"
August 8, 2020
A Prayer for Writers
From August 3rd to August 16th, I’ll be participating in Story Embers’ Support the Writing Community Challenge. (Use the link to visit their website to learn more and join in.) #SupportTheWritingCommunityChallenge You may have noticed I didn’t post yesterday. Even though I’ve been a monthly supporter of Havok since February, I wanted to stretch aContinue reading "A Prayer for Writers"
August 6, 2020
Progress is Progress
From August 3rd to August 16th, I’ll be participating in Story Embers’ Support the Writing Community Challenge. (Use the link to visit their website to learn more and join in.) #SupportTheWritingCommunityChallenge Do you write to write? Or do you write to publish? When I first began writing, publication was a distant thought that occasionally flitteredContinue reading "Progress is Progress"
August 5, 2020
Dear Pre-Published Writer
From August 3rd to August 16th, I’ll be participating in Story Embers’ Support the Writing Community Challenge. (Use the link to visit their website to learn more and join in.) #SupportTheWritingCommunityChallenge As K.M Weiland recently expressed in a blog post, “If you write, you are a writer.” Publication does not make someone a writer. It’sContinue reading "Dear Pre-Published Writer"
