You might be in the market for more books. If that’s the case, Lou Allen of Christian Faith and Fiction has some ideas. I highly recommend reading The Wingfeather Saga, a middle-grade fantasy series by Andrew Peterson. They’re full of humor, adventure, and unique living beings like toothy cows. Yes, you read that right.
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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.
K.A. Ramstad 