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I’m Back! Plus More Ideas for Your Reading List

Hi, all. I’m officially back to my little blog. I hope you are all doing well. My experience with Realm Makers’ virtual conference was fantastic, and I pitched my Galdur Snow Dog book to a couple of publishers. I’ll let you know how it turns out. But regardless of what happens, I gained great knowledgeContinue reading “I’m Back! Plus More Ideas for Your Reading List”

It Isn’t Goodbye…It’s a Hiatus

Hiya. To all of you who have been reading and even subscribing to my blog, I want to say a big thank you. This blog has been a part of my growing in my professional writing. Speaking of professional writing, I’m pitching my middle grade novel, The Galdur Snow Dog, to a couple of publishersContinue reading “It Isn’t Goodbye…It’s a Hiatus”

Summer Reading…Are You In?

Need to be motivated to read more during the summer, especially if you want your kids to expand their imagination, thinking, and curiosity about the world? How about taking on a summer reading challenge? Hey, even grown-ups can participate and explore their choice of books. There’s probably a summer reading program at your local library,Continue reading “Summer Reading…Are You In?”

To All the Father Figures Out There

If you’re a dad, grandpa, teacher, or mentor to someone who doesn’t have a father around, Happy Father’s Day! Pick a tie, from me to you. And if you don’t have a father present in your life, remember that if you have accepted Jesus as your forever friend, you have His Father as your Father.Continue reading “To All the Father Figures Out There”

Suspense and Mysteries for Teens

Does your teen prefer mysteries and suspense over fantasy and historical fiction? Check out JPC Allen’s Rae Riley mystery series. M Liz Boyle talked with Allen about her books, and from their conversation, you will discover how Allen researched for her stories and learned about the different jobs people have in the field of crime.Continue reading “Suspense and Mysteries for Teens”

Something Tolkienite and Out of the Box

Want to see something super unique? Imagine Disney’s “Snow White and the Seven Dwarves” set in a Tolkienite world. Here’s a video, created by these genius YouTubers called Clamavi De Profundis, that gives a peek at that. Enjoy!

Fantastical Pup Toys

Hi, all. I hope you are doing well. My work-in-progress, The Galdur Snow Dog, is awaiting a publisher. I’m currently giving traditional publishing a shot, though I have self-publishing as a Plan B option in case a traditional publisher doesn’t come around. If you’ve been following my blog, you may have heard that The GaldurContinue reading “Fantastical Pup Toys”

Wendelin Van Draanen

Hi, all. Get to meet a children’s and young adult author. Here, M Liz Boyle interviews one on her blog. Wendelin Van Draanen, author of Flipped, The Running Dream, and the Sammy Keyes books, shares stories behind her books and offers thoughtful advice for aspiring authors. Without further ado, here’s M Liz’s and Wendelin’s conversation.

Happy Mother’s Day!

To all the moms, grandmas, aunts, teachers, and other mother figures out there, Happy Mother’s Day! Here’s a bouquet of flowers from me to you.

Book Review: Margaret’s Unicorn

I have a new book review posted on Jennifer Hallmark’s blog. It’s on Margaret’s Unicorn, a picture book by Briony May Smith. Click on the button to have a peek at a story about a girl and her baby unicorn.