Rachel Fordham's Blog, page 3
August 30, 2019
The ABC’s of Azure Springs
Azure Springs is the location of both The Hope of Azure Springs and Yours Truly, Thomas. I have come to adore this tiny Iowa town that is full of heart and adventure, neighborly goodwill, and love. So I had some fun putting together an “ABC” list for Azure Springs! Hope […]
August 25, 2019
A Smell, A Sound, A Memory
In Yours Truly, Thomas there is a scene that takes places at a community social. In this scene there’s a huge table full of food that the townspeople have brought to share. Penny, our leading lady, catches a whiff of the delicious aroma and she gets swept away by memories […]
July 26, 2019
Yours Truly, Thomas FAQ, Comments, and Observations (Caution: Spoilers)
Yours Truly, Thomas has been out for just under a month and in that time I’ve received a lot of fun emails, messages, and comments. Here are some of the more frequent observations made and questions asked. Why did Penny go to Azure Springs? Some readers have wanted to know […]
July 2, 2019
Yours Truly, Thomas is Here!
Yours Truly, Thomas has officially hit shelves! In my recent newsletter I asked for ideas of ways to celebrate this book’s release. Some of my readers are so creative!!! I loved reading all the responses. Here’s how release day ended up going: Tyler snuck out for work letting me snooze […]
June 19, 2019
Yours Truly, Thomas Trivia (No spoilers)
Release day for Yours Truly, Thomas is in less than two weeks. For those of you anxious to read this story here is a list of trivia to hold you over! I came up with the idea of utilizing the dead letter office when I was touring a historic post […]
April 23, 2019
Trailer for Yours Truly, Thomas
I’m so excited — my publisher, Revell, has put out this great video trailer for my upcoming book, Yours Truly, Thomas which is being released this July! Check it out:
April 9, 2019
Things Worth Savoring
“I’m gonna grow up and I’m gonna move away and be a daddy.” My three-year-old says this almost every day. It’s my fault because I reacted the first time so he keeps at it (he has one of those personalities). This new favorite statement of his is both a blessing […]
March 8, 2019
How to Raise a Reader in 10 Easy Steps
1. Model reading- Whether you read on your phone, tablet, or in print let your kids know you are reading a book. Let them see you get excited about it. Let them hear you say how good it is or what you’ve learned about it. Let them see you prioritize […]
February 16, 2019
Books for Boys (or girls) recommended by Boys
I’ve had a couple of people message me for book recommendations for boys. I asked my eleven and thirteen year olds what some of their favorite books are or have been in recent years. These books have our approval but I’d still encourage you as the parent to make sure […]
February 9, 2019
Great Family Games
When we aren’t reading (or writing) we love playing games together. Raise your hand if you’re a game playing family too? It’s fun, right? Sitting around laughing, enjoying one another’s company while you try and win. Here are a few of our favorites in no particular order. Grandpa Beck’s Games– […]
