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What’s a Packzi? With CDPunt(igam)

Every heard of a packzi? Read this short story by CDPunt(igam) that features packzis, or pastries filled with jelly or cream. The story even includes a link that shares the history behind these desserts.

Book Review — I Wonder Who Lives In That Tree

I Wonder Who Lives In That Tree, written by Scott Bryan and illustrated by Emma Bryan, has a beautiful flowing rhyme, and the watercolor illustrations capture the freshness of nature. The opening illustration shows a tree trunk with a gaping hole, and rustic leaves litter the hole, probably as bedding for a creature. This pictureContinue reading “Book Review — I Wonder Who Lives In That Tree”

Merry Christmas…With a Song

Merry Christmas to you all! How about celebrating the day with a song recorded by Clamavi De Profundis? Here’s their version of “O Come Divine Messiah.” Let me tell you, it’s fantastic and festive.

A Christmas Detective Story by Elizabeth McD

How about a holiday detective story? This one was written by Elizabeth McD, aka Creative Wending. It features Detective Coleman, who also starred in Elizabeth’s “When Angels Sing (another story I posted on this blog).” Without further ado, here’s “The Newborn King,” a story fitting for teens and adults.

There’s Always Tomorrow

Hi, all. Thought I’d give you an update on my stories. You’ve probably heard of my work-in-progress, The Galdur Snow Dog. If you haven’t, here’s the link to an old blog post that describes the book. Anyway, I submitted my proposal for this book to another publisher, and I’ll see if they’ll give it aContinue reading “There’s Always Tomorrow”

Book Review – Rose Wolves by Natalie Warner

I wrote another book review! It’s perfect for kids who love wolves and want to read about somebody who thrives while living with a disability. Click on the following link to Jennifer Hallmark’s blog, where you’ll see my review of Rose Wolves, a graphic novel for middle graders by Natalie Warner.

A Reading for Thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! To celebrate, here’s Stories with Star reading I Know an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Pie, written by Alison Jackson and illustrated by Judith Byron Schachner. It’s a retelling of “I Know an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly” like no other.

Write Your Own Tale

Hi, friends. This is a repost of one of my old blog posts. It’s where you can create your own fictitious work. In other words, you can create your own short story based on the picture prompts. Click on the link, read the guidelines, then hit reply to the post and write away.

A Rescue Story by CDPunt(igam)

Here’s a short story about a girl who was stranded in the water but was rescued. Will you cry out to Jesus this desperately? He’s the only one who can save you from your sin and guide you through the storms of life. Thank you, CDPunt(igam), for writing and sharing this with us.

A Christmas-y Book Review (For November)

Hi, all. I know, the Christmas season isn’t here yet. But let’s face it, you see Christmas stuff everywhere now, and I’ve been guilty of browsing holiday bath products. Anyway, here’s my review of the book The Night Before Dog-mas, written by Claudine Gandolfi and illustrated by Karen Anagnost. It’s clever retelling of the classicContinue reading “A Christmas-y Book Review (For November)”