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Happy New Year!

Hi, friends. I wish you all a happy and blessed 2024. Before the holidays are officially over, here’s one last Christmas video. Remember Cheryl’s stories about Luna the beagle (if you’ve been following this blog)? Here’s the last chapter of her story. And here’s the button that leads to the page containing the other LunaContinue reading “Happy New Year!”

Merry Early Christmas!

I hope you will all have a happy Christmas starting tomorrow. If you would like a Christmas tale, here are a series of stories from the YouTube channel “Cheryl’s Stories.” They’re about a Beagle puppy named Luna, who experiences many Christmas festivities. She and her friends model helpfulness, giving, and remembering the true meaning ofContinue reading “Merry Early Christmas!”

The Dog in Wolf’s Clothing: A Review

Hi, friends. Here’s a book that’s fitting for winter, especially if you’re a fan of huskies and malamutes. It’s The Dog in Wolf’s Clothing by Pam Atherstone. It’s about a little girl who’s terrified of wolves. Her uncle stops by with his sled dogs, and one of them has a cut paw. She’s scared ofContinue reading “The Dog in Wolf’s Clothing: A Review”

Christmas Tales for Your Delight

Looking for Christmas stories to read during this season? Why not beta read my middle grade novel The Galdur Snow Dog? 🙂 I know, I have to mention that again, but it’s nice to have a little reminder, right? It’s a story full of sled dogs, fae, and Christmas traditions. Not to mention it includesContinue reading “Christmas Tales for Your Delight”

I Wrote a Novel. Looking for Beta Readers.

Hi, all. I have big news: I’ve written a novel. Well, it’s a beta read copy of my middle grade book, “The Galdur Snow Dog.” It’s a Christmas-y story about a dog named Joy with magical powers, and she and her siblings get kidnapped and sold to a family. The family is nice, but somethingContinue reading “I Wrote a Novel. Looking for Beta Readers.”

It’s Out!

Newsflash! Adare Elyse’s middle grade novel On Hidden Wings is officially out. You can order it on Amazon as a paperback or Kindle book. Why should you buy this book? Well, if you’re a fan of the following tropes, then get your copy. Here’s Adare’s official blurb: — First rule: hide your true self. Becka‘sContinue reading “It’s Out!”

Reminders, Reminders, Reminders

How do you feel about reminders, whether they’re sent via email, text, or voicemail? I at least tolerate them. After all, if I’m super-swamped with the to-dos, it’s nice to have someone remind me of an appointment or opportunity I don’t want to forget. That said, here’s a reminder of several opportunities. One is theContinue reading “Reminders, Reminders, Reminders”

Coming Soon: On Hidden Wings by Adare Elyse

Mark your calendars! In two weeks, the middle grade novel On Hidden Wings, written by Adare Elyse, will be released. What is this book about? Here’s Adare’s blurb: First rule: hide your true self. Becka’s secret endangers her life. She’s a winged Centaur in a kingdom now systematically hunting all non-Humans to enslave them—or worse.Continue reading “Coming Soon: On Hidden Wings by Adare Elyse”

What Does Your Dream Land Look Like?

How would your dream home—or even bigger, your dream homeland—look like? You may have remembered the post I wrote about my imaginary mansion. Here’s the post if you haven’t seen it. But you know, I were to describe my dream land…well, for starters, it would include my own dog sled team, and I can zoomContinue reading “What Does Your Dream Land Look Like?”

Beta Readers Needed!

A big announcement for all you young adult readers: My author pal Andrea J. Graham is looking for beta readers for her speculative fiction novel The Years Eaten: Changeling Restrainers Book 1. She needs constructive input on this book to make the changes needed to have the story be superb. (These pictures from Andrea’s websiteContinue reading “Beta Readers Needed!”