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May 11, 2020
A Review of “Lost on the Titanic (Out of Time Book 1)”
What would you do if you found yourself aboard the Titanic—hours before it sank? Allie and Vic Taylor and their friend Max land aboard the Titanic after the Taylor’s precocious puppy, Luna, swallows a mysterious object from an equally mysterious woman. The three kids are sure their venture through time has something to do withContinue reading "A Review of “Lost on the Titanic (Out of Time Book 1)”"
April 24, 2020
“Still Small Voice” Cover Reveal
As defenders of the light, three children embark on a journey to stop the dark forces invading their land. Because of their faith, twelve-year-old Lauren and her younger brothers, Aiden and Ethan, prevailed in the battle for the Tower of Light. But their victory did not stop the Dark One. Darkness continues to spread acrossContinue reading "“Still Small Voice” Cover Reveal"
April 20, 2020
Behind the Scenes of Tori V. Rainn’s “Curse of the Blacknoc Witch”
K.A.:Tori V. Rainn is on the blog today talking about her newest release, Curse of the Blacknoc Witch, which releases tomorrow. I had the pleasure of reading an advanced copy of her book, and I’m excited for you all to learn more about the young adult dark fantasy. Tori is a talented writer. Welcome, Tori!Continue reading "Behind the Scenes of Tori V. Rainn’s “Curse of the Blacknoc Witch”"
April 13, 2020
Keagan’s Review of “Light of Mine” by Allen Brokken
This is a book review written by my thirteen-year-old son, Keagan. It has been published with his permission. Light of Mine is a Christan novel. It’s aimed at middle-grade readers, and features three fictitious, light-based tools, creatures that have been blessed by God, and a family devoted to God. The main characters are Lauren, Aiden,Continue reading "Keagan’s Review of “Light of Mine” by Allen Brokken"
April 9, 2020
“Burn” Cover Reveal
Life: 1. Brenna James: 0. An AWOL talent, an enemy-occupied hometown, and a Life Shade boyfriend—Brenna James just wants something to go right. Although her family has been given sanctuary in Syeira, Brenna will never be safe as long as Rune is hunting down and killing Firebrands. Can someone please wake her up already? WhenContinue reading "“Burn” Cover Reveal"
April 6, 2020
Teaching Resource: Character Development
This is the third set in a series of worksheets for beginning fiction writers. The series was inspired by the free Pixar storytelling course on Khan Academy. It’s suitable for students in middle grade and high school, and even beginning adult writers. If you’d like to know more about this teaching resource series, check outContinue reading "Teaching Resource: Character Development"
April 1, 2020
“Curse of the Blacknoc Witch” Cover Reveal
Samuel dreamed of being a lot of things, but a monster trapped in a forest realm never entered his mind. The Blacknoc Curse wasn’t supposed to be true, only a children’s story meant to persuade them away from evil. Yet, here he was tasked with hunting cursed kids. There’s nothing left for Samuel except theContinue reading "“Curse of the Blacknoc Witch” Cover Reveal"
March 16, 2020
Fun, Free Resources for Kids
The number of confirmed Coronavirus cases continues to rise all over the world. Friday, the US declared a state of emergency. Following President Trumps announcement, the public officials in our home state of Alabama issued a local state of emergency and announced schools would be shutting down for a two and a half week periodContinue reading "Fun, Free Resources for Kids"
March 9, 2020
Today’s Special: Pi
Do you know what day Saturday is? It’s Pi Day! Pi Day is a special holiday (at least for math lovers) that occurs on March 14th to celebrate the never ending fun and mystery of the notorious, irrational constant known as Pi. A constant calculated by dividing the circumference of a circle by its diameter.Continue reading "Today’s Special: Pi"
February 17, 2020
A Review of “Heart of the Curiosity”
Heart of the Curiosity is a gaslamp fantasy novel by H.L. Burke. It’s aimed at young adult readers, and features gadgets, intrigue, witty dialogue, and a sprinkling of romance. One of my favorite reads of 2019, Heart of the Curiosity shines with mystery, humor, and a unique blend of whimsy. I laughed out loud atContinue reading "A Review of “Heart of the Curiosity”"
