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”

I’m Back! Plus More Ideas for Your Reading List

Hi, all. I’m officially back to my little blog. I hope you are all doing well. My experience with Realm Makers’ virtual conference was fantastic, and I pitched my Galdur Snow Dog book to a couple of publishers. I’ll let you know how it turns out. But regardless of what happens, I gained great knowledgeContinue reading “I’m Back! Plus More Ideas for Your Reading List”

Summer Reading…Are You In?

Need to be motivated to read more during the summer, especially if you want your kids to expand their imagination, thinking, and curiosity about the world? How about taking on a summer reading challenge? Hey, even grown-ups can participate and explore their choice of books. There’s probably a summer reading program at your local library,Continue reading “Summer Reading…Are You In?”

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.

Why Make a Map?

Hi, writers out there! Do you think you should make a map that features lands from your stories? Expect your readers to thank you for it, as they may appreciate a visual illustration of your world’s layout. It might ease the readability as they try to picture your story’s scenery. Even if you don’t writeContinue reading “Why Make a Map?”

“The Key to Reality” by F. Ted Atchley, III

A new book is released! No, it isn’t written by me. This one is written by my writer pal Ted Atchley. I actually got to critique a manuscript of this sci-fi thriller. Here’s the book’s official blurb: An Elite Cybersecurity Analyst.  A Desperate Rebellion’s Best Hope. Brandon thought the assignment was just another standard security assessment.Continue reading ““The Key to Reality” by F. Ted Atchley, III”

Coloring Pages and Science Experiments!

Are you on summer vacation yet? If you don’t want your kids spending hours in front of the screen during the summer, there are many things you can do as a family. For starters, you can do science experiments at home! K.A. Cummins has compiled a package of science experiments based on her children’s bookContinue reading “Coloring Pages and Science Experiments!”

Did You Know I Wrote Another Book Review?

To answer the title question, I did write a review that was posted last month on Story Warren. There you’ll read more about the historical novel for middle graders called The Bobtails Meet the Preacher’s Kid. But this is no ordinary preacher’s kid; this preacher’s kid is a troubled one. This book was written byContinue reading “Did You Know I Wrote Another Book Review?”

It’s Here!

Any readers of YA out there? Do you enjoy stories of love, monsters, and foreign countries? Here is my short story “Puma Claw,” a tale set in Mexico and involves a troubled married couple and a shapeshifting menace. It’s available for public viewing all day today. When today is gone, it’ll only be available toContinue reading “It’s Here!”