Just as in a family grows with siblings being added at birth or adoption, authors have book families. The siblings are added at each new release. My family began in August, 2015. It’s grown to include the Dragon Courage series, The … Continue reading →
How many times have you read a book and then wanted to talk to the author to either ask a question or to state your mind about what you thought about their story or character? I know when I began … Continue reading →
On a quiet Saturday night, our twenty-one year old daughter sat us down and told us her boyfriend was coming home on leave, and they wanted to get married–in two an a half weeks. Once the shock passed, we convinced … Continue reading →
Today celebrates sixty-three years since the book birthday of The Lord of the Rings. My introduction of the series didn’t happen until I was a freshman in college. Oh, I’d heard about the books, but it’d always been with a … Continue reading →
Summer has sped by. It’s hard to believe it’s the end of July! Before you know it you’ll be doing back to school shopping. No, quit! (sound of squeeling brakes) Let’s relax and think of dragons. Dragons: those fun creatures … Continue reading →
Over the course of the years, I’ve had very few strong friendships. However, those few I’ve had have carried me along some very rough times. In a post from 2015 I discuss my one friendship from childhood. With preparing my … Continue reading →
If I’ve seen MIA from social media lately, it’s because I have a daughter getting married on Wednesday. My days have been filled with wedding plans and sewing the flower girls’ dresses and helping to adjust my daughter’s dress. At … Continue reading →
What special community events are your favorite? Here’s why I love our 4th of July celebration.
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What role do fathers play in most young adult fiction? If you read a lot, you’ll find most of them are absent. Why is this? Is it healthy?
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This is the last week of school. Yipee!! (Yes, teachers are as excited about school being out as students.) However, that means for junior high and high school, we have finals. Sunday night saw a meltdown in my household as … Continue reading →
