This December, I’m joining readers, authors, and fans from around the world for the 2026 LegendHaven Christmas Book Festival, a free online gathering for people who love fantasy, science fiction, and stories that mean something.
I’ll be hosting a reading of my novella “Friend of the Dire Wolf” on Saturday, December 5, 4:00pm MST.
How about a video to brighten your day? Here’s a video from Zoo Land’s channel. This story happened in Brazil, where a stray dog stepped inside a bookstore and “stole” a book. What happened next?
You may have seen how much I love writing fairy tale retellings, particularly for middle grade readers. If you want retellings that are also for preschoolers through first-graders, here’s my review of a book that would fit the description.
Good Night Classics: A Fairy-Tale Journey Through God’s Good News by C.S. Fritz
Come look at fairy tales through fresh eyes, and Pinocchio the living puppet will join you.
Love Me Gently is fitting for kids grades preschool through second grade. It’s distributed by Tails that Teach, an organization founded by the author. It donates copies of this book and other animal books to schools, literacy programs, and animal organizations (I picked up my copy from my local animal shelter.). Tails that Teach works to encourage children to have compassion for animals as well as grow in confidence in reading.
I submitted my manuscript of Starlight to my publisher, so we’re closer to having it published!
In the meantime, I have a quiz for you. Starlight is a fox, and she makes friends with other foxes on her journey.
Which fox character are you most like? Take this quiz to find out.
I got another book review, and this is on a historical fantasy for both younger and older kids. It’s called The Golden Hour, by Carrie Brownell. The link to it is here.
Are you looking for Christian insight on books for kids and teens? I can help.
My publisher, Beyond the Bookery, has fantasy authors who are looking for readers who would be kind to review their stories. Who knows? You might become their newest fans!
The Dragon and the Owl by Alice Monday (a fantasy retelling of Miriam and Baby Moses).
When Bells Ring by Madisyn Carlin, Michelle Emmanuelli, and M.K. Minnick. They’re wintry retellings of Snow White and Rose Red, Twelve Dancing Princesses, and The Snow Queen. Perfect for the Christmas season!
I wrote another review on a picture book.
Do you have a child that says, “I’m bored,” but you don’t want him or her to spend mindless hours with a device? Heather C. Morris’ book Backyard Stew is a story that introduces kids to explore nature in a fresh way.
You can read more from my review on Story Warren.
Hi, everyone.
Have you read my Little Red Riding Hood story “Friend of the Dire Wolf”? If not, be sure to pick up a copy of Of Dangers and Dreams, which includes this fairy tale retelling. Bonus: it’s on Kindle Unlimited.
One of the side characters is Princess Celine, who drinks an alchemist’s potion and turns into a dire wolf. Why does she do that? Well, the bonus story gives a glimpse on that. Specifically, it’s an excerpt from Princess Celine’s journal.
Do you have Kindle Unlimited? My “Friend of the Dire Wolf” novella, which is in the book Of Dangers and Dreams, is on Kindle Unlimited. As are other novellas from the Fairy Tale Frenzy series. They’re fairy tale retellings set in contemporary, historical, and fantasy settings, and retellings include Little Red Riding Hood, Robin Hood, Beauty and the Beast, and more.
