Hi, everyone. Want to fill up your Kindle app with new reads? There’s a Black Friday Book Sale happening online (even though Friday is over). Click on the button to see what’s available. I myself bought the following books. I know, I may look like those people who take a picture of their food andContinue reading “Black Friday Book Sale!”
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A Dog Snatcher and an Exalted Dragon Warrior
Did you play “The Floor is Lava” last week? Another round of the game is coming next week. Keep an eye for it. 🙂 Remember Kandi J. Wyatt’s giveaway I announced two weeks ago? Congratulations to whoever won it! However, I made a mistake. Exalted and The Dog Snatcher weren’t books that were being givenContinue reading “A Dog Snatcher and an Exalted Dragon Warrior”
A Giveaway of Middle Grade and YA Books!
Need to fill up your bookshelf? Author Kandi J. Wyatt is hosting a giveaway of books on her site. It’s happening for three more days, so don’t delay in signing up! The following are the books in the giveaway. (Fun fact: I had the honor of reading Vincent in Wonderland and To Slay a CurseContinue reading “A Giveaway of Middle Grade and YA Books!”
“Tales of the Chawnsa Corps: Beginnings” by Joseph Ficor
Originally posted on Starship Chi-Rho Studio:
This is the first of an experimental series of stories written in the haibun style. Haibun is from medieval Japan in which a haiku was written after a section of prose. I learned of the style when I read an English translation of the book Oku no Hosomichi (“The…
In the Mood for Poetry?
Here is a poem written by Kaley Kriesel from her blog Words. Don’t think this is a Halloween poem. This poem causes you to think and feel for those who may be cold on the outside but are wounded on the inside. Hey warriors! I recently realized I’ve been trying too hard to create helpfulContinue reading “In the Mood for Poetry?”
“Daddy’s Job” by Joseph Ficor (Starship Chi-Rho Studio)
Hi, all. Want a short story that’s fitting for teens and adults? Something that’s sci fi and dystopian? Look no further than Joseph Ficor’s “Daddy’s Job.” Here, a little girl finds out that her dad’s job may not be so amazing. Rather, it involves murder. Ooo, that sounds dystopian right there, doesn’t it? Take itContinue reading ““Daddy’s Job” by Joseph Ficor (Starship Chi-Rho Studio)”
New Book Review! Coyote Steals the Blanket
I’ve written a new book review. This time, it’s a picture book based on a Native American myth.
Dog Stories for Young Kids
You may have detected my obsession with canine stories. *smiles* If you share my love for them, here’s a couple of adorable tales for younger children. This here is Pupunzel, a retelling of Rapunzel for emerging readers. Like Rapunzel, this cute golden pup has super long hair and is stuck in a tower. I doContinue reading “Dog Stories for Young Kids”
Exciting Adventures for Middle Graders
Looking for an adventure story for your 8 to 12-year-olds? Try S.D. Smith’s The Green Ember series. I’ve only listened to the first audiobook of the series, and it was great. It can be compared to the Redwall series. You can download the first audiobook for FREE when you sign up for S.D. Smith’s newsletter,Continue reading “Exciting Adventures for Middle Graders”
Why I Read More Kids’ Books Than YA Books: A Casual Conversation Post — Words
Note: I shared this post from Kaley Kriesel’s blog Words. Read on to find encouragement if you’ve ever felt silly for reading kids’ books as an adult or teen. Or even for writing more children’s stories than YA stories. I myself dabble in YA writing here and there, but I’ll probably be writing more children’sContinue reading “Why I Read More Kids’ Books Than YA Books: A Casual Conversation Post — Words”
K.A. Ramstad 