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”
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Food For Thought…With a Dog
Check out this blog post written by CDPunt(igam). Thank you, CDP, for sharing a deep lesson on serving others. A lesson that involves a dog, no less. 🙂
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”
Write Away, Friends
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.
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?”
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!”
God’s Fireflies
Can God answer prayer in a way that seems magical? Here’s a short story by Kathleen Mincer that shows something like that. Actually, this tale is based on the true story of a young woman who did mission work in Australia. Take a look at this beautiful illustration by Kevin Keele. Read more to watchContinue reading “God’s Fireflies”
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!”
One More Christmas Story for the Holidays
Happy New Year, everyone! How about one more Christmas treat before the holidays are over? Here is “When Angels Sing,” a story fitting for teens and adults, by Elizabeth McD. She also shares her inspiration for her tale. Backstory on the inspiration for the story: One cold, cold evening earlier this month I stopped atContinue reading “One More Christmas Story for the Holidays”
K.A. Ramstad 