You may have known that I’ve written reviews of kids’ picture books, but I do keep my eye out for great middle grade and young adult books. Here is M Liz Boyle interviewing middle grade and young adult author Courtney M. Whitaker. Here they discuss how fiction can show characters shining their light in theContinue reading “Fiction Illuminates Truth – Author Interview with Courtney M. Whitaker — M Liz Boyle”
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Literacy Lessons for Homeschool
The new school year is just around the corner (or maybe it has already arrived for you). Are you looking for ways to have your children analyze their favorite books? University of Cincinnati Speech and Hearing Clinic has a YouTube channel that reads books and teaches lessons related to the books. This here is LittleContinue reading “Literacy Lessons for Homeschool”
The Importance of Fiction in a Christian’s Life by Teen Writers’ Nook — M Liz Boyle
Is your teen a reader? If so, awesome! This post, re-blogged from M Liz Boyle’s blog, shows the benefits a teen can gain from reading. This post is also a reminder for us writers to incorporate these benefits into our stories. Today I have the privilege of introducing Teen Writers’ Nook to the blog. Let’sContinue reading “The Importance of Fiction in a Christian’s Life by Teen Writers’ Nook — M Liz Boyle”
A Feathery Book Review and a New Puppy!
Hi, all. A new book review, written by yours truly, is posted on Jennifer Hallmark’s blog. It’s Birds of the Air by S.E.M. Ishida. You may recognize Ishida’s name, as I re-blog some of her posts here on this site. And here’s a fun fact: she and I used to be in the same writingContinue reading “A Feathery Book Review and a New Puppy!”
Book Review — The Captive Maiden by Melanie Dickerson
Originally posted on Christian Faith and Fiction:
I just finished reading The Captive Maiden by Melanie Dickerson. Description: “Gisela’s childhood was filled with laughter and visits from nobles such as the duke and his young son. But since her father’s death, each day has been filled with nothing but servitude to her stepmother. So when…
Writing Chapter Books by CAYUGA ISLAND KIDS Author Judy Bradbury
Originally posted on Writing for Kids (While Raising Them):
by Judy Bradbury Thanks, Tara, for inviting me to your blog space to offer a few tips on writing chapter books! I’m honored to be here. A bit of background: THE CAYUGA ISLAND KIDS is chapter books series is contemporary fiction featuring five diverse friends who…
Trying to Get Your Kids to Read?
Are you looking for ways to get kids reading during the summer? Children’s author Diane Davies has tips on encouraging young people to read—she has experience with teaching, after all. Click on the bottom link to access ways to have kids get access to books while being adventurous and having fun. Below are books DaviesContinue reading “Trying to Get Your Kids to Read?”
New Book Review: Wolf in the Snow
I have a new book review posted on Jennifer Hallmark’s blog! This one is Wolf in the Snow by Matthew Cordell, which won the 2018 Caldecott Award.
The Importance of Writing for Yourself
Originally posted on S. E. M. Ishida:
I don’t think I realized until recently how important it is to write for yourself. Let’s face it—writing and publishing can feel like work. You close your day job laptop and open your personal laptop to reply to an editor’s email and post to your author social media…
The Purpose of Fiction in Real Life – Guest Post by Shalynn Mellerup — M Liz Boyle
The following post is from M Liz Boyle’s website. Enjoy reading about the benefits of fiction by Shalynn Mellerup, and be sure to check out her picture books. With all the worthwhile non-fiction available, do we really need fiction stories? Today we’re welcoming my friend Shalynn Mellerup to the blog! Read on to see herContinue reading “The Purpose of Fiction in Real Life – Guest Post by Shalynn Mellerup — M Liz Boyle”
K.A. Ramstad 