Teaching Resource: World Building

This is the fourth set in a series resources for beginning fiction writers. The series was inspired by the free Pixar storytelling course on Khan Academy. If you’d like to know more about this teaching resource series, check out the first post here. Worldbuilding Worksheet (pdf)Download And May the 4th be with you! 😉 ViewContinueContinue reading “Teaching Resource: World Building”

7 Facts About Autism

I knew almost nothing about autism until 2014. That was the year we discovered our youngest son was autistic. And as we proceeded through the diagnostic process and subsequent therapies with him, we realized I was autistic too. I won’t delve into the difficulties of pursuing a diagnosis as an adult in this post (althoughContinueContinue reading “7 Facts About Autism”

“Still Small Voice” Cover Reveal

As defenders of the light, three children embark on a journey to stop the dark forces invading their land.Because of their faith, twelve-year-old Lauren and her younger brothers, Aiden and Ethan, prevailed in the battle for the Tower of Light. But their victory did not stop the Dark One. Darkness continues to spread across Zoura’sContinueContinue reading ““Still Small Voice” Cover Reveal”

Behind the Scenes of Tori V. Rainn’s “Curse of the Blacknoc Witch”

K.A.:Tori V. Rainn is on the blog today talking about her newest release, Curse of the Blacknoc Witch, which releases tomorrow. I had the pleasure of reading an advanced copy of her book, and I’m excited for you all to learn more about the young adult dark fantasy. Tori is a talented writer.Welcome, Tori! BeforeContinueContinue reading “Behind the Scenes of Tori V. Rainn’s “Curse of the Blacknoc Witch””

Keagan’s Review of “Light of Mine” by Allen Brokken

This is a book review written by my thirteen-year-old son, Keagan. It has been published with his permission. Light of Mine is a Christan novel. It’s aimed at middle-grade readers, and features three fictitious, light-based tools, creatures that have been blessed by God, and a family devoted to God. The main characters are Lauren, Aiden,ContinueContinue reading “Keagan’s Review of “Light of Mine” by Allen Brokken”