As an author or creative, how do you hold on to those brilliant ideas? I used to keep a small notebook with me to jot them down. Nowadays, I tend to email or text myself–and those messages promptly get buried beneath piles of other texts and emails… I’ve been looking for some funny books ofContinue reading ““…forgot about it for six years.””
Category Archives: Fiction
“The first chapter is absolutely riveting, could not put the book down…”
As a a new author, I’ve begun to see the value of the review. Lots of people are reading Suddenly Rural Girl…and we want to give a HUGE thanks to those who are taking the time to add a review on Amazon, GoodReads, Barnes & Noble, Christianbooks.com, and more. It means a lot! Here’s anotherContinue reading ““The first chapter is absolutely riveting, could not put the book down…””
Now Available in Littleton, New Hampshire
From Minnesota to Alaska to New Hampshire, Suddenly Rural Girl is making its way in to homes and bookstores! A HUGE thanks to Little Village Toy and Bookshop in Littleton, NH for adding our novel to their inventory! If live in the area or know folks who do, please stop by this great little IndieContinue reading “Now Available in Littleton, New Hampshire”
“A breeze would have been louder.” from The Red Texts Club, by Andrea VanRyken
“Barely audible” is an adequate description. I enjoyed that VanRyken took it one step further, because I immediately understood how quiet a breeze is, and how nearly-silent the whisper was. A good and effective description. The Red Texts Club digs deeply and creatively into the teenage mind—more specifically the minds of teens dealing with depression.Continue reading ““A breeze would have been louder.” from The Red Texts Club, by Andrea VanRyken”
“Humanities only hope” from The Red Texts Club, by Andrea VanRyken
I chuckled at this line, a glimmer of humor while facing a difficult battle. The Red Texts Club digs deeply and creatively into the teenage mind—more specifically the minds of teens dealing with depression. I struggled a little with some repetitive descriptive phrases, but overall enjoyed the read. Andrea VanRyken creates a diverse cast ofContinue reading ““Humanities only hope” from The Red Texts Club, by Andrea VanRyken”
“This book is perfect for teenagers…”
As a new author, I’ve begun to see the value of the review. Lots of people are reading Suddenly Rural Girl…and we want to give a HUGE thanks to those who are taking the time to add a review on Amazon, GoodReads, Barnes & Noble, Christianbooks.com, and more. It means a lot! Here’s another one:Continue reading ““This book is perfect for teenagers…””
Author Talk This Wednesday!
Kennedy and I are looking forward to our author talk this Wednesday in Hastings–and we’d love to have you spread the word about this fantastic Christian Fiction novel and talk! (Plus, if you order a copy of Suddenly Rural Girl from our website, we can deliver a signed copy to you or yours at theContinue reading “Author Talk This Wednesday!”
“…it’s just what fire does.”
I’m a sucker for a good simile. The character approaching the candle in this quote from The Manic Mission can’t help but burn down the world around him, though his intent is to be a beacon of hope. This short quote captures him perfectly. The Manic Mission is for readers interested in tough topics thatContinue reading ““…it’s just what fire does.””
“You three…are uniquely talented.” from The Red Texts Club, by Andrea VanRyken
This stood out to me due to its positivity. The speaker compliments the individual and the collective. In a sci-fi book addressing depression, its an important thing to include. In life, it’s even more important. Take time to compliment individuals and teams on their successes–no matter how small. The Red Texts Club digs deeply andContinue reading ““You three…are uniquely talented.” from The Red Texts Club, by Andrea VanRyken”
We “devour” books. Do we “eat” them? from Boys Life, by Robert McCammon (6)
The thesaurus is an important tool for writers. Some have one in their brain, some in book format, and some rely on the online versions. This quote stuck out because we often hear of people devouring or inhaling books . . . it may be the first time I heard about them being eaten .Continue reading “We “devour” books. Do we “eat” them? from Boys Life, by Robert McCammon (6)”
Memoirs of a Mediocre Teacher (a review)
Over the past few years, I’ve enjoyed reading novels by local authors more and more. William Kent Krueger remains my favorite modern Minnesota writer, but I met Blair Clinton at a recent writer’s festival, and he’s the kind of guy you want teaching your kids reading. Funny, humble, and passionate about his work. We alsoContinue reading “Memoirs of a Mediocre Teacher (a review)”
A Review of The Manic Mission, by C.J. Simone
I struggle with book and movies that depict bad thing happening to children. The Shack comes to mind. Yet sometimes the very real and very painful is what ultimately forces a character to make the right decisions. C.J. Simone took that route with this YA novel, and she rightly includes trigger warnings, because she dealsContinue reading “A Review of The Manic Mission, by C.J. Simone”