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.””
Tag Archives: YA
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!”
Author Talk…One Week Away!
Thank you Pleasant Hill Library in Hastings, MN for hosting an Author Talk with Kennedy and me on May 29! Suddenly Rural Girl is an awesome summer read for teens, so if you know some in the area, let them know! (Plus, if you order your favorite teen a copy of Suddenly Rural Girl fromContinue reading “Author Talk…One Week Away!”
Save the Date!
Thank you Pleasant Hill Library in Hastings, MN for hosting an Author Talk with Kennedy and me on May 29! If you’re able to make it, we’d love to see you there–and we’d love to have you spread the word! (Plus, if you order a copy of Suddenly Rural Girl from our website, we canContinue reading “Save the Date!”
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)”
Signed with Kirk House Publishers!
We’re thrilled to have partnered with Kirk House Publishers for the next step of our journey! Next up, we’ll finalize the cover, do a final proof … and then we’ll start the presses! Pre-orders will be available soon with books available in early 2024!
Damaged, but still sturdy and true…
Like a rusty church bell, blasted from its tower in a war-torn country, Sophia had been knocked down and damaged, but she was still sturdy and true. With time, and a little help getting back up, I knew I’d hear from her again. What an important thing for all of us to remember. We getContinue reading “Damaged, but still sturdy and true…”
Confrontation.
“Why are you here?!” I blurted, assailing him angrily with my tone. Ten zealous steps later, I was standing directly in front of his gloved hands, which were clenching and unclenching under his downturned chin. This is another line from Suddenly Rural Girl, the YA Novel I’m close to wrapping up. Soon, I’ll move intoContinue reading “Confrontation.”
“This would be a night for dreamcatchers.”
“This would be a night for dreamcatchers. The images I consumed today would certainly play across the back of my eyelids if I tried to sleep, and I hoped the bad dreams would be caught in the circular web, rather than racing through my mind.“ I’ve shared great quotes from various authors I’m reading, andContinue reading ““This would be a night for dreamcatchers.””
Meet Mary from SRG
“Sometimes I’m so focused on basketball, or soccer, or volleyball, or whatever else…that I don’t take time to see–or smell–life.” Incredibly, Mary was on the verge of tears, but I knew she’d keep it contained. She doesn’t break down. She doubles down. Where I might blubber and fall apart, Mary would channel those emotions intoContinue reading “Meet Mary from SRG”
“If a girl’s gonna make something of herself…”
“I got this,” I said, turning away from Liam’s hand and stepping toward the edge. If a girl’s gonna make something of herself, she can’t do it holding hands with some boy–no matter how cute he is.“ A great line from my forthcoming Christian YA novel, Suddenly Rural Girl. For more quotes from Dann andContinue reading ““If a girl’s gonna make something of herself…””
Louise Erdrich’s The Round House (4)
Here are a few more beautifully written quotes from Erdrich: “Then the mosquitoes whined out in attack formation and we went inside.” “Sonja tucked a sheet across the cushions and gave me a plaid sleeping bag with a broken zipper.” “And there was that moment when my mother and father walked in the door disguisedContinue reading “Louise Erdrich’s The Round House (4)”