Election Day Is Coming

Election Day is just around the corner, and in light of this important day, here’s a story by Adare Elyse, author of the award-winning novel On Hidden Wings. It’s a science fiction story that will make you stop and think about the value and treatment of human life. That is, the value and treatment ofContinue reading “Election Day Is Coming”

Book Review – The Bobtails and the Cousins

The Bobtails and the Cousins features four siblings adjusting to their new lives with their adoptive parents. This middle-grade historical fiction by Arthur Yeomans is the sequel to The Bobtails Meet the Preacher’s Kid.* If you haven’t read the first book, “Bobtails” is not their last name; it’s a name given to the children byContinue reading “Book Review – The Bobtails and the Cousins”

Wrote a Fairy Tale Retelling?

Hi, all. Anyone wrote a fairy tale retelling (or planning to)? There’s a submission opportunity for a novelist who wants to contribute to fairy tale collections. It’s perfect for any Christian writer (fantasy, historical romance, or contemporary romance) who knows a thing or two about the fairy tale genre. Thank you, Liv Blogs Again, forContinue reading “Wrote a Fairy Tale Retelling?”

Update on My Stories

Hi, all. You may remember that I wrote a middle grade fantasy about magical sled dogs. I did pitch my manuscript of The Galdur Snow Dog to two publishers, but unfortunately, neither of them accepted it. Oh well, welcome to the writing life. I’m keeping my eye out for other possible publishers, but in theContinue reading “Update on My Stories”

Want to Write Your Own Story?

How about a fun activity, you all? Try writing a story in 100 words or less. You choose any genre you want (Fantasy, historical fiction, contemporary fiction, and science fiction. Or a mashup of any of them). You can get inspiration from any of these pictures below, or from all six. All photos are fromContinue reading “Want to Write Your Own Story?”

Fantasy Books for Homeschooling

Does your child love fantasy, and you want to incorporate more kid-friendly fantasy books to your homeschooling curriculum? More importantly, do you want more books that strengthen your child’s faith? Middle Grade author Allen Brokken offers literacy materials based on his Towers of Light series, which whisks kids from frontier, prairie life to a fantasticalContinue reading “Fantasy Books for Homeschooling”

A Song for Deep Thinking

Are your kids back to school? Maybe you’ve just started college, or you’re working at your job like you always do. Whatever situation you’re in, there is room for stillness, and Jesus can be with you through it. Ask Him to forgive you of all the wrong things you’ve done and trust that He’s forgivenContinue reading “A Song for Deep Thinking”

Meet a Young Adult and Middle Grade Author

M Liz Boyle is at it again. This time, she introduces us to someone who writes both young adult and middle grade. Let Boyle introduce you to fantasy author Candice Pedraza Yamnitz.