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November 10, 2016
God in the Everyday
Since I’m a Christian author, I want to include my Savior in my stories. I do have my characters share the Gospel, listen to a short sermon in church, or seek advice; but one of my favorite ways to accomplish this is modeling a relationship with Christ in their everyday lives.
When we first watched the Jimmy Stewart movie You Can’t Take It With You, we were struck by theway the father of the family prayed. He talked to God as His friend.
Sometimes I think we can tend to move along in our sto...
November 9, 2016
Book Review: The Destiny of One
“Destiny – it’s a word that plagues Maria Morris. What does God want her to do with her life? Should she go to college or does God have other plans for her? When her parents go missing during a business trip, Maria embarks on a quest that will change her life forever. Trying to fight against an overbearing Milky Way Government, Maria travels to earth in search of a lost prince and some crown jewels. Her faith is tested, however, when a new law is passed. Will Maria be able to find her parents...
November 8, 2016
Happy Election Day!
No review today, because I’m at the polls with my sister and some friends from church working as an elections clerk. I hope to be back on here tomorrow with one though.
November 7, 2016
Slip of the Key
I’m encouraged by the typos I read. (When my inner grammar police is done, of course.) It reminds me that all authors are human; and no matter how much we work, slips of the key are normal.
We can edit and revise, point out and advise; but grace towards each other (I’m talking to reviewers here!) and good stories are what matter most in the end.
My Dad read me a G.K. Chesterton essay the other night. The subject was writing and mistakes in it. I found it both hilarious and encouraging. You ca...
November 4, 2016
Creative Juices
Although I decided not to do NaNoWriMo this year, it’s been pretty fun to have an auxiliary position and get in on the excitement.
November 2, 2016
Book Review: Shiloh
“A story to reacquaint you with courage
In a world of perpetual shadow, a boy is born wielding remarkable power over fire. Amos is seven when he kills a Shadow Wolf and becomes a legend in Shiloh. Everyone is amazed by him… and afraid that his father may be a madman. His father tells stories about a world beyond the Shadow, a time before the Shadow. People who tell those stories usually come to unfortunate ends.
The year Amos and his best friend, Simeon, turn twelve, they are itching to prove...
November 1, 2016
Plate Update: The Queen, Letters, and Friendship
Can you believe it’s November already? Here’s a quick update of what I’ve accomplished from my very full plate/platter/mound/to-do list/schedule.
October 31, 2016
Review November, Coming Soon!
Just popping in to let you know that the amazing Sarah Holman and I are hosting Review November at the Homeschooled Authors blog.
October 28, 2016
8 Ways to Excite Kids about Writing This November
No long post on this blog today, because I’m guest posting over at Perry Elisabeth Design…
Want to hear my ideas for helping younger children with NaNoWriMo? You can find my post here.;)
October 27, 2016
Little Free Library Love
We first discoveredLittle Free Librariesin a book checked out from our regular library.Basically, it’s a small cabinet (almost like a big birdhouse) set up in a central location for neighborsto“take a book, leave a book”. I loved this community-building idea so much, I spent time looking at the website and searching pictures of creative ideas for making your own.
Then I found one near us. *happy dance*
Isn’t it beautiful? When we first came across it, it was completely neglected and empty. W...
