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Suspense and Mysteries for Teens

Does your teen prefer mysteries and suspense over fantasy and historical fiction? Check out JPC Allen’s Rae Riley mystery series. M Liz Boyle talked with Allen about her books, and from their conversation, you will discover how Allen researched for her stories and learned about the different jobs people have in the field of crime.Continue reading “Suspense and Mysteries for Teens”

Something Tolkienite and Out of the Box

Want to see something super unique? Imagine Disney’s “Snow White and the Seven Dwarves” set in a Tolkienite world. Here’s a video, created by these genius YouTubers called Clamavi De Profundis, that gives a peek at that. Enjoy!

Fantastical Pup Toys

Hi, all. I hope you are doing well. My work-in-progress, The Galdur Snow Dog, is awaiting a publisher. I’m currently giving traditional publishing a shot, though I have self-publishing as a Plan B option in case a traditional publisher doesn’t come around. If you’ve been following my blog, you may have heard that The GaldurContinue reading “Fantastical Pup Toys”

Wendelin Van Draanen

Hi, all. Get to meet a children’s and young adult author. Here, M Liz Boyle interviews one on her blog. Wendelin Van Draanen, author of Flipped, The Running Dream, and the Sammy Keyes books, shares stories behind her books and offers thoughtful advice for aspiring authors. Without further ado, here’s M Liz’s and Wendelin’s conversation.

Happy Mother’s Day!

To all the moms, grandmas, aunts, teachers, and other mother figures out there, Happy Mother’s Day! Here’s a bouquet of flowers from me to you.

Book Review: Margaret’s Unicorn

I have a new book review posted on Jennifer Hallmark’s blog. It’s on Margaret’s Unicorn, a picture book by Briony May Smith. Click on the button to have a peek at a story about a girl and her baby unicorn.

Any New Reads for You?

Looking for new books? Here’s a list of books releasing in May, courtesy of Lou Allen of Christian Faith and Fiction. The books are for adults and high schoolers. Anything strike your fancy? Disclaimer: I haven’t read any of these myself.

My Book-in-Progress…and Dog Treats

Hi, everyone. I’m still writing my book, The Galdur Snow Dog. For those of you who are just reading this blog, it’s a middle-grade book about a special breed of dog from the fictional island Galdur. They have magical traits, such as: Sneezing colors into the snow Running across water Smelling like vanilla peppermint DidContinue reading “My Book-in-Progress…and Dog Treats”

How About an April Poem?

Hi, all. Do you want a poem that honors April with all its freshness and beautiful flowers? Here’s one called “Light and Wind” by Ellen Grace Olinger. It’s low-key and pretty, complete with a lovely clip art picture of a hyacinth.

A Summer (Or Spring) Dessert

It’s April, you all, and I’ve been having spring weather, complete with rain. Oh April showers, bring May…okay, I’ll stop. But summer will be here before you know it, and why not prepare for it with an ice cream recipe? Or, you can make a new recipe now while it’s spring. Here’s one for aContinue reading “A Summer (Or Spring) Dessert”