Starting a new story can be exciting and daunting. Lots of ideas swirling around, but capturing them and molding them into a finished story is tough. As both a writer and a homeschool mom with a student who cringes at the thought of writing—any writing—breaking the process up into smaller, guided chunks took us fromContinue reading "Teaching Resource: Story Spine Worksheets"
Farewell to Social Media
Even before I began pursuing publication, I often considered leaving social media. Being a primary source of contact with so many in my life, it’s not a decision I make lightly. But it’s weighed heavily on my mind in recent months and I’ve prayed about it a lot. I know it’s the right decision forContinue reading "Farewell to Social Media"
A Storm Grows Poetry Spotlight with Janeen Ippolito
Today’s feature is different. Instead of discussing an entire book or series, we’re going to focus on one poem in Janeen Ippolito’s poetry anthology, A Storm Grows. And she’s going to share the story behind it. First, here’s the poem and a brief description of the anthology. None of the poems are titled, but thisContinue reading "A Storm Grows Poetry Spotlight with Janeen Ippolito"
Chatting about “Dear Author” with Laura A. Grace
K.A.:Laura A. Grace is here today talking about her new release, Dear Author: Letters from a Bookish Fangirl!Welcome, Laura! Tell us about Dear Author. Laura:Eeepp! I would love to! I am SO excited to be here today! My book is called Dear Author: Letters from a Bookish Fangirl, and it is fifteen letters with sixContinue reading "Chatting about “Dear Author” with Laura A. Grace"
Wyatte Baptist Christmas Craft Fair
Follow my blog with Bloglovin Packing up for Wyatte Baptist Church’s Christmas Craft Fair this week! There’s going to be over thirty vendors and a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus! It’ll be a great opportunity to Christmas shop. And I’ll be bringing some special book boxes and bundles that, due to shipping costs, areContinue reading "Wyatte Baptist Christmas Craft Fair"