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Single Riders: An Opportunity, Not a Stigma
Recently, James and I visited my cousin on the East Coast of Florida and enjoyed a day at the South Florida Fair. When I was a child, my parents had steered my focus toward the animals and educational aspects at the fair, so James decided I needed an introduction to the midway rides. We enjoyed over half a dozen rides,…
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Writer’s Block: “Show. Don’t Tell.”
"Show. Don't Tell." It's a common writing critique we can overcome. Learn how in this month's meeting of Writer's Block, a creative writing club for young writers.
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Got Goals? Let the Elephant Live.
We’ve heard the saying, “How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time.” People use this expression to refer to tackling goals, a buzz topic this time of year. The idea is that you can’t possibly accomplish them all at once but rather through a series of small, manageable steps. I’m not saying I disagree. I’ve personally practiced…
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Theme for 2020: Love One Another
I remember when I was a little girl, there was a television show called 20/20. Of all the shows I watched, the one episode I remember is the one predicting we’d have flying cars by this year. To my young mind, the year 2020 seemed so far away that I wondered if they were right. Turns out, they were wrong…
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My 2019 Christmas Letter to You
Ah, my friends, how this year has flown! It has been perhaps the best year of my life, with so many happy moments. Below are some of the highlights and a personal reflection on celebrating what God has done. January James and I went on our class ski trip to Beech Mountain for the second year in a row. Last…
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Penguin & Moose, a Story the Whole Family Will Enjoy!
This adorable new release by Hannah Hall is the first children’s book I’ve shared about on the blog, but it fits right in with my theme of thinking truthfully and living daringly. This sweet story will not only entertain young readers but also drive home a message readers of all ages need to remember. We all have dreams, right? We…
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Tales of the Lonely Sun Blog Tour
I am so excited to introduce you to today’s guest blogger, Jorja Ayres! Please join me in welcoming Jorja to the blog. This teen writer and her friends are striving to raise the bar for young adult fiction, and today, she shares her reason “why” and a writing tip for other aspiring young writers. Guest Post by Jorja Ayres Hi,…
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Fresh Start Bible: Giveaway and Review
Many people wait until New Year’s for new beginnings, but any time of year is perfect for a fresh start. What better way to grow our relationship with God than learning more about His Word? The Fresh Start Bible is designed to help us do just that. What’s Unique about the Fresh Start Bible? The Fresh Start Bible uses the…
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Author Chat with Ruth Buchanan on Unseasonable, Her Comedic Christmas Novella
I’m excited to welcome author Ruth Buchanan to the blog! Her latest release, her Christmas novella Unseasonable, launched yesterday, and today, she shares with us about the story. Florida hurricanes in winter are rare but do happen. Did any real-life hurricane experience influence this story? Ruth: In a roundabout way, yes. In 2016, I was just putting the finishing touches…
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How to Avoid Writing Pitfalls
I’m excited to share this month’s creative writing topic on Writer’s Block, a creative writing club for young writers. There, their, or they’re? Its or it’s? This month, we talk about common writing pitfalls and how to spot them. We also look at what makes a strong opener versus a weak opener for a story and also how to write…
