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Would You Read An MG Book With These Things…?

Would you read a historical MG book that… is told in letter form… is based off a real person (so it’s semi-autobiographical)… contains lots of characters… has interior illustrations… and is filled with accurate, historical details? *pauses to see hands shoot up in the air* Awesome! Then I’m super excited to share with you Hanna … Continue reading Would You Read An MG Book With These Things…?

The Start Of Something New…(A Very Quick Announcement!)

…I may or may not have that song (from Highschool Musical) in my head now 🤣 (apologies if it’s now stuck in yours too.) But, I do have something new for you all this July. I’ve decided to take a break from the usual Clue game event this year and do something different. Instead, I’ll … Continue reading The Start Of Something New…(A Very Quick Announcement!)

It Was My Love Letter To Sisterhoods and Summer…

Dear Should We Tell Her? It’s summer time and as I had been thinking about books that remind me of the season, I remembered you. You know, in less than two months you’ll officially be three years old. Three years! (That’s as old as the youngest sister in the book.) I remember planning out your … Continue reading It Was My Love Letter To Sisterhoods and Summer…

Want A Sneak Peek Of Brothers Divided? (Release Tour)

Happy release week to Jaiden Phillip’s new book, Brothers Divided ! As promised, I’m back to share more about this summer-filled middle grade story, which will also include a couple sneak peeks. But first, your must-know book info… Book Info: Release Date: June 10th, 2025 Genre: Middle-Grade Contemporary Author: Jaiden Phillips Cover Art: Jaiden Phillips … Continue reading Want A Sneak Peek Of Brothers Divided? (Release Tour)

9 Books That Make Me Think Of Summer…

Summer is finally here! Time for vacations, outdoor adventures, trying new crafts, family time, and of course, lots of reading. And while I’m hoping to try new books this year, I thought it’d be fun to share some favorite books that remind me of this season. I chose these either for their very strong summer … Continue reading 9 Books That Make Me Think Of Summer…

In Which KDP Changes Things Up And I Have To Make A Small Change Or Two…

One of the reasons I like to price my paperback books below $10 is because 1.) they’re shorter in length compared to most novels, and 2.) I hope to make my MG stories more affordable for families on a budget. However, Amazon KDP recently announced that they were going to change the royalty rate for … Continue reading In Which KDP Changes Things Up And I Have To Make A Small Change Or Two…

Trouble Lurks Release Tour! (And Guest Post By The Author).

Welcome to June, everyone! This week, we’re celebrating Elisabeth Joy’s debut release, Trouble Lurks with a special guest post from the author and a book snippet. I really enjoyed hearing her thoughts on writing, and I hope they encourage and inspire you all too. Now, here’s Elisabeth’s tips for new authors! Advice for Aspiring Authors: … Continue reading Trouble Lurks Release Tour! (And Guest Post By The Author).

In Which We Hear From You! (A New Blog Tradition)

A few times over the blog, I’d do a post where I asked to hear from you. Such as, what you’re looking forward to in your reading/writing, or taking a poll on how to celebrate a blog anniversary. And I’ve really enjoyed hearing what you all had to say. So, I had an idea to … Continue reading In Which We Hear From You! (A New Blog Tradition)

Do You Dream Of Family Too? (A Space Adventure Cover Reveal)

It’s time! The second book in Kate Willis’ sci-fi series, Kenaz: A Dream of Family, has an official cover! The official blurb is in the works, but in the meantime, here’s the blurb for Book #1: A Dream of Flight. Every day it gets harder and harder to breathe. I’m Elia Williams, sixteen years old … Continue reading Do You Dream Of Family Too? (A Space Adventure Cover Reveal)

This Inspired Me To Really Pursue Writing…

Several years ago… I spied the flyer on the library’s check-out counter just as my dad, sisters, and I were leaving with our book haul (exactly what books I checked out…well, I’m not quite sure as I forgot XD.) But that little paper I eagerly snatched up would become a major encouragement in my writing … Continue reading This Inspired Me To Really Pursue Writing…