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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…
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Veteran’s Day: Remember November’s Other Holiday
When you think of November and holidays, Thanksgiving is probably the first that comes to mind. But let's not forget November's other special day: Veterans Day.
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Trust the Clouds Will Part
During our latest trip to Beech Mountain, North Carolina, my husband James, our friends, and I enjoyed several hikes. The first two days were clear and perfect. No matter where we went, we had good visibility and conditions (even though they were a bit chilly for this Florida girl). The last two days were a complete reversal. We woke to…
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The Challenge to Write Simply
Welcome back to Writer’s Block, a creative writing club designed for young writers. In this month’s meeting, we talk about how less can definitely be more with our writing, but writing simply is much harder than we might think! In today’s video, we talk about ways to write tightly and clear. The writing activity is one you won’t want to…
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Too Many Turkeys Will Spoil Your Shot
Both my brothers are avid hunters, and although I am 110% for sportsmanship, I’ve never been hunting (unless you count shopping for good deals). As a result, I enjoy hearing my brothers’ stories. Recently, one of them was telling me about a time he went turkey hunting, and there were so many turkeys he couldn’t focus on one to take…
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Big or Tiny House? The Heart is What Matters.
Have you seen the Amazon Prime series called Tiny House World? James and I started watching recently and are basically hooked. The episodes are short and follow a script: A couple, family, or single person is looking to downsize or diminish their footprint by going tiny. The episodes cover international settings from Ireland to the UK to Australia, and the…
