Hi, all. Don’t forget my writing challenge, which I posted last week. I actually wrote my own little tale in the comments (and you’re free to add another scene to it if you want). Here’s the button that leads to the post.
Tag Archives: middle grade
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”
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.
Book Review: The Groundworld Heroes, Book One
Have you wondered when I’m going to post another book review? Well, here’s the newest one, posted on Jennifer Hallmark’s blog. It’s the first of the new middle-grade series, The Groundworld Heroes, written by Adrian So. I also listed links to order a copy.
It Isn’t Goodbye…It’s a Hiatus
Hiya. To all of you who have been reading and even subscribing to my blog, I want to say a big thank you. This blog has been a part of my growing in my professional writing. Speaking of professional writing, I’m pitching my middle grade novel, The Galdur Snow Dog, to a couple of publishersContinue reading “It Isn’t Goodbye…It’s a Hiatus”
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?”
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.
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”
K.A. Ramstad 