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Happy Valentine’s Day!

Here is a short and sweet story for the holiday, written by Lynn Plourde. Look at the beautiful illustrations done by Jennifer L. Meyer! Thank you, Eren’s Books, for posting this on YouTube.

Want your kids—or students if you’re a teacher—to be inspired to explore nature? There may still be snow where you’re at, but there may be animals mingling about. The picture book, “Saving Samantha,” is a true story about a fox living with the people who saved her. The author shares her journal entries of howContinue reading “A Fox-filled Book Review”

Screen-Free Activities? Is that Even Possible?

I’ll admit it; I’ve been glued way too many times to my phone and laptop. But is it possible to do something fun away from a screen? M Liz Boyle lists 35—yes, 35—things to do that don’t require a phone or computer. She includes activities like writing a postcard to a grandparent, designing a CoatContinue reading “Screen-Free Activities? Is that Even Possible?”

Denny and Penny Book Review—by Me

Hello, you all. I have written a new book review! It’s Denny and Penny by Silas Wood. If you like picture books with rhyme, as well as tales about friendship difficulties and trying new foods, this is the story for you.

The Architect by Jonathan Starrett — Book Review by Lou Allen (Christian Faith and Fiction)

Hi, everyone! To those of you who read and commented on my short story “Puma Claw” last Monday on Havok’s site, thank you! I appreciate your support and your passion for battling horrible monsters (even the monsters inside us). Here is a review on the Christian middle-grade book The Architect. I haven’t read the bookContinue reading “The Architect by Jonathan Starrett — Book Review by Lou Allen (Christian Faith and Fiction)”

It’s Here!

Any readers of YA out there? Do you enjoy stories of love, monsters, and foreign countries? Here is my short story “Puma Claw,” a tale set in Mexico and involves a troubled married couple and a shapeshifting menace. It’s available for public viewing all day today. When today is gone, it’ll only be available toContinue reading “It’s Here!”

One More Christmas Story for the Holidays

Happy New Year, everyone! How about one more Christmas treat before the holidays are over? Here is “When Angels Sing,” a story fitting for teens and adults, by Elizabeth McD. She also shares her inspiration for her tale. Backstory on the inspiration for the story: One cold, cold evening earlier this month I stopped atContinue reading “One More Christmas Story for the Holidays”

Short Story Coming Soon…Written by Me

I have written a story filled with love, terror, and courage, and it’s friendly for teenagers and adults. It will be featured on Havok Publishing’s website, and it’s called “Puma Claw.” It takes place in Mexico, and it involves a man on an emotional whirlwind as he searches for his missing wife. He then savesContinue reading “Short Story Coming Soon…Written by Me”

A Christmas Book Review and Music

Merry Early Christmas, everyone! I wrote a review on a sweet story called Nick, the Christmas Coyote. You can find it on Jennifer Hallmark’s blog “Off the Beaten Track,” where you can read other reviews written by me and others. What are your favorite Christmas carols? For an extra festive treat, here’s a version ofContinue reading “A Christmas Book Review and Music”

Writer and Reader Gift Guide 2022 (40+ Ideas!) by Kaley Kriesel

Originally posted on The Daydreamer:
Hey warriors! Welcome or welcome back to Words! Today I have a bit of a Christmas-y post for you, since it’s coming so close (How is it December? Really?!). Gift shopping is probably one of the most exciting and difficult parts of the season, so I wanted to lend a…