Are you a planner? Occasionally, I lose myself to planning and organizing. It isn’t something I’d include on a list of of things I like to do. But there’s a certain level of comfort and contentment that comes because of it. Its quiet joy instills the feeling of knowing what's expected and excitement for what’sContinue reading "Preparing for Anything"
A Prayer for All
Will you join me in prayer today? I am a follower of Christ first. I strive to follow His lead: to honor God’s commands, to love even those who hate me, and to share the gospel—the story of Christ and His sacrifice in order that all might be saved. But I am also still human.Continue reading "A Prayer for All"
INKTOBER: Rip
October is INKTOBER! INKTOBER is a drawing prompt challenge that takes place during the entire month of October—just for fun. Look for a drawing and a story each Friday. Are you INKTOBER-ING? Drop a line in the comments about where you’re sharing your INKTOBER prompts. Today’s Prompt: Rip Super Dumpty Origin Story Discover SCBWI Bookstop! Every yearContinue reading "INKTOBER: Rip"
The Story Behind M.L. Tarpley’s “Maylie and the Maze”
K.A.:M.L. Tarpley is on the blog today talking about her new release, Maylie and the Maze—a middle-grade fiction story aimed at readers in grades 3-7.Welcome, M.L.! Before we launch into all the behind-the-scene fun, tell us about Maylie and the Maze. M.L.:Maylie and the Maze is middle grade realistic fiction and the first book inContinue reading "The Story Behind M.L. Tarpley’s “Maylie and the Maze”"
INKTOBER: Rocket
October is INKTOBER! INKTOBER is a drawing prompt challenge that takes place during the entire month of October—just for fun. Look for a drawing and a story each Friday. Are you INKTOBER-ING? Drop a line in the comments about where you’re sharing your INKTOBER prompts. Today’s Prompt: Rocket I wrote the following story a fewContinue reading "INKTOBER: Rocket"