Category Archives: News and Tips

Lou Allen Ranks Books, from Middle Grade to Adult

Which of these books do you want to read? I want to read Fortress of Snow by Melanie Dickerson, and I would try out the adventure in The Architect by Jonathan Starrett. If you’ve visited my other blog posts, you may have seen me post Allen’s review on Starrett’s story.

A Unique Prayer Activity

Here’s a prayer activity that’s great for any Christian, young and old. You write prayer requests on cards, complete with photos of people and things you’re praying for. Keep them in a box, then pull the cards out as reminders on who or what needs prayer. Focus on the Family’s Clubhouse Magazine has the directionsContinue reading “A Unique Prayer Activity”

My Children’s Book-in-progress

Hi, all. I hope you are all enjoying 2024 so far. Throughout this year, I’m giving sneak peeks of my story-in-progress. It’s a middle grade novel called The Galdur Snow Dog, and the main character is—that’s right—a dog. Only this dog has golden sparkles in her fur, can sneeze colors into snow, and run acrossContinue reading “My Children’s Book-in-progress”

Happy New Year!

Hi, friends. I wish you all a happy and blessed 2024. Before the holidays are officially over, here’s one last Christmas video. Remember Cheryl’s stories about Luna the beagle (if you’ve been following this blog)? Here’s the last chapter of her story. And here’s the button that leads to the page containing the other LunaContinue reading “Happy New Year!”

Merry Early Christmas!

I hope you will all have a happy Christmas starting tomorrow. If you would like a Christmas tale, here are a series of stories from the YouTube channel “Cheryl’s Stories.” They’re about a Beagle puppy named Luna, who experiences many Christmas festivities. She and her friends model helpfulness, giving, and remembering the true meaning ofContinue reading “Merry Early Christmas!”

The Dog in Wolf’s Clothing: A Review

Hi, friends. Here’s a book that’s fitting for winter, especially if you’re a fan of huskies and malamutes. It’s The Dog in Wolf’s Clothing by Pam Atherstone. It’s about a little girl who’s terrified of wolves. Her uncle stops by with his sled dogs, and one of them has a cut paw. She’s scared ofContinue reading “The Dog in Wolf’s Clothing: A Review”

Christmas Tales for Your Delight

Looking for Christmas stories to read during this season? Why not beta read my middle grade novel The Galdur Snow Dog? 🙂 I know, I have to mention that again, but it’s nice to have a little reminder, right? It’s a story full of sled dogs, fae, and Christmas traditions. Not to mention it includesContinue reading “Christmas Tales for Your Delight”

I Wrote a Novel. Looking for Beta Readers.

Hi, all. I have big news: I’ve written a novel. Well, it’s a beta read copy of my middle grade book, “The Galdur Snow Dog.” It’s a Christmas-y story about a dog named Joy with magical powers, and she and her siblings get kidnapped and sold to a family. The family is nice, but somethingContinue reading “I Wrote a Novel. Looking for Beta Readers.”

It’s Out!

Newsflash! Adare Elyse’s middle grade novel On Hidden Wings is officially out. You can order it on Amazon as a paperback or Kindle book. Why should you buy this book? Well, if you’re a fan of the following tropes, then get your copy. Here’s Adare’s official blurb: — First rule: hide your true self. Becka‘sContinue reading “It’s Out!”