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Middle Grade Spotlight: The Iggy & Oz Series by J.J. Johnson

J.J. Johnson’s Iggy & Oz series is like a cleaner version of Diary of a Wimpy Kid. These books aim to make reading fun for everyone in the family, even the most reluctant readers.  Tell us about yourself!

My name is J.J. Johnson. I live ...

Announcing the Giveaway Winner: “Parenting & Discipleship Books for Christian Moms”

I’m so pleased to announce the winner of the Fall 2022 “Parenting & Discipleship Books for Christian Moms” giveaway!

Hannah Newman

The winner has been contacted for her shipping address and the books will be mailed out this week.

Thank you to everyone who participated! This is the final book giveaway from 2022. Stay tuned fo...

December 2022 Update: Poo-Plosions and Power Pup Updates

December is here! Fall 2022/Thanksgiving was a bit rough for my family, but we are looking forward to Christmas lights, cookies, concerts, and family time.

What are we not looking forward to? In a word: more potty training. We’ve had some WILD poo-plosions in our house this week that have ...

November 2022 Update: Collar Cases #3 Live on Amazon, Power Pup #2 Goes to Betas, and More

Popping in for a quick November 2022 video update. As you can see, I was joined by two squirrely assistants, so my thoughts were a little scattered! Some highlights below: Collar Cases #3: Case of the Angry Avians is live!

You can find it on Amazon. The ebook wi...

Introducing a New Collar Cases Illustrator Guy!

If you’re on my newsletter list or saw this video blog, you already know that Team Collar Cases is excited to annouce a new series: Power Pup!

For those that missed the announcements, I’ll recap:

Power Pup is a new superhero-themed line of books taking place in the Collar Cases universe. Old friends like Alex Digger and Mittens Meow will feature promin...

October Update: Two Personal Notes, New Collar Cases Series Reveal, Updates on Collar Cases #3

Hello, all! I’m here with a video update for October 2022. 

I start with two personal announcements and requests for prayers: My dad is having open heart surgery on Tuesday, October 18, and Mom Trumpower is experiencing some decline in her battle with a terminal illness. Prayers for safety, peace, and comfort would be appreciated.

I’m also formally ann...

Middle Grade Spotlight: The Dragon and the Stone by Kathryn Butler

Kathryn Butler’s middle-grade fantasy adventure series, the Dream Keeper Saga, includes themes and allegory meant to inspire discussion about our hope in Christ—you won’t want to miss these books.

Tell us about yourself!

I’m a sinner sav...

Chapter Book Spotlight: The Cookie Caper by Caron Pescatore

You’ll love getting to know Caron Pescatore and her chapter book series, A Kids’ Court Whodunit, filled with learning, law, mystery, and healthy conflict-resolution. Tell us about yourself!

I’m a wife, a mom of two, a lawyer, a nurse, an...

Book Progress (and Distractions!)

Hi friends! It’s been a while since I directly shared with you via the written word here on the blog. I recently recorded two little video updates on books and life.

Today’s video was to celebrate a fun book production milestone: I finished applying my editor’s feedback to my current manuscript! More details in the clip.

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Chapter Book Spotlight: The Arctic Quest by Minda Gomez

I can’t wait to introduce you to Minda Gomez and her chapter book series, The Martinez Kids Adventures, stories with animals, culture, and fantasy!  Tell us about yourself! My name is Minda Gomez, and I am the author and illustrator of t...