Adorning the Dark ~ Book Review

“Those of us who write, who sing, who paint, must remember that to a child a song may glow like a nightlight in a scary bedroom. It may be the only thing holding back the monsters. That story may be the only beautiful, true thing that makes it through all the ugliness of a little … Continue reading Adorning the Dark ~ Book Review →

Becoming a Master Puppeteer — From Writer to Published Author

Writing is a long and complicated process. Most people think that you just have to sit at a table with a notebook and pen/pencil, or a typewriter, or a laptop and just word away the hours. And then get published. But in reality, it's so much more than that. I never realized how much work … Continue reading Becoming a Master Puppeteer — From Writer to Published Author →

Love Riot Book Review + Interview with Author

Yes, I am here for another book review and author interview! Have you ever thought about walking away from the church? Have you already left it in your heart? Does it seem like it's not relevant to your life? It's time for a revolution. A holy uprising. A love riot. Not content with safe religion … Continue reading Love Riot Book Review + Interview with Author →

The Last Atlantean Book Review + Interview with Author

"Watch, ye sons of the sea, your doom is at hand. With soundless storm rises the fate of Atlantis." As a lighthouse keeper’s daughter, Hattie has always been able to handle anything the Atlantic throws at her. But when a stranger washes ashore in a storm, she finds herself unraveling a mystery that will change … Continue reading The Last Atlantean Book Review + Interview with Author →

GENRE ~ What Christian Writers Should Be Aware Of

As Christians, we are called to glorify God in all that we say and do. As Christian writers, this calling extends into the work that we create, whether it's fiction or nonfiction. As someone who hasn't written nonfiction, I will not be discussing that branch of literature—though I'm sure it's obvious how one could … Continue reading GENRE ~ What Christian Writers Should Be Aware Of →

Words We Wrote

I don't usually post poetry on here. And I don't really intend to make it a habit. But these words popped into my head when showering the other night; I was laughing at the memories of my writing buddies and I discussing our characters; people we know who share the character personalities or people we've … Continue reading Words We Wrote →

The Book of Secrets Book Review + Interview With Author

Today, I have the privilege of featuring M.L. Little and her debut novel, The Book of Secrets on my blog! The Book of Secrets released last August, but I wasn't able to get my hands on a copy until I won it in a giveaway along with the beautiful bookmark art of Gabriel. ^_^ … Continue reading The Book of Secrets Book Review + Interview With Author →

Seventh City Book Review & Interview with Author

SEVENTH CITY “Let me tell you a story that happened so long ago that only the hills and rivers can remember the time . . . .” All her life, thirteen-year-old Maki has heard tales of the legendary city of gold, buried deep in the northern frontier. But when her village is burned and her … Continue reading Seventh City Book Review & Interview with Author →

Reading Goals from 2019

2018, I read 100 books. If I counted books of the Bible instead of the entire thing, it would have been 166. 2019, I read 145, including counting books of the Bible. So in truth, I read only 80. I wanted to get to 150. I was a bit bummed, because who likes failing goals, … Continue reading Reading Goals from 2019 →

The Journey Book Release and Blog Tour + Interview with Author

Today is October 1st, a very special day. Today, the debut novel of one of my closest writing friends, Verity, is released! And I have the honorable privilege of featuring her on my blog as well as interviewing her! May I present, The Journey. In a style reminiscent of the classics, Verity delivers a Tolkienesque tale … Continue reading The Journey Book Release and Blog Tour + Interview with Author →