• Author Chat with Shannon Cook on Her Debut Children’s Book, I Made the Earth

    As a new mom, I appreciate quality children’s books. My favorites are ones that rhyme (because my baby boy loves the repeated sounds), have creative illustrations that capture his attention, have an actual storyline I can appreciate, and teach a lesson. Shannon’s new children’s book, I Made the Earth, does all the above. I have so much enjoyed getting to know Shannon at the Blue Ridge Mountain Christian Writer’s Conference over the years, and it is my absolute pleasure to introduce you to her today. Enjoy this author chat with Shannon! Q: What made you want to write a children’s book about Earth Day from a biblical perspective? In our…

  • Author Chat with Julie Lavender on Her Book, Children’s Bible Stories for Bedtime

    I am so excited to welcome my friend Julie Lavender back to the blog! Last year, she shared about her book, 365 Ways to Love Your Child, and today, she’s talking about her new book to help children discover God’s love for them through Bible bedtime stories. If you have a child ages 4-8, this book would be a perfect way to start off the New Year in God’s Word. When did you first realize you wanted to be a writer? Julie: I don’t have one of those fun stories like so many of my writer friends, the ones who knew from the time they were a little kid that…