It's been a delight to get to know and work with the wonderful people at Cardinal Rule Press. If you haven't heard of their books, take a peek at their fun titles here. I had the privilege of contributing to their blog in February (see my post here), and yesterday, my latest post - on… Continue reading Guest Post on Empowering Kids with Character
Category: Fiction
Martha’s Snoozing Blues
Spring has arrived here in the South. Blustery breezes, terrific tornadoes, and bursting blossoms. And with the change in season comes another #kidlit opportunity - the Spring Fling KidLit Contest - sponsored by the indefatigable Kaitlyn Sanchez and Ciara O'Neal! Thank you both so much for all you do to inspire, challenge, and encourage the… Continue reading Martha’s Snoozing Blues
Robot Vs. Robin – 50 Precious Words Entry
Photo by Chris on Unsplash Vivian Kirkfield is an amazing champion of the kidlit community! Not only are her children's books thoughtfully and beautifully written, but she also takes time to encourage aspiring children's writers...like myself. Thank you, Vivian! Every year, she sponsors a contest called "50 precious words." The rules for entry can be… Continue reading Robot Vs. Robin – 50 Precious Words Entry
Pandemic School, Part 7
Connie is better. Caleb is better. The whole world is inhaling more easily. A new year has begun. But...everything is still difficult; nothing is as it once was. Perhaps it never will be again. My history teacher keeps drawing parallels between our times and the World Wars. Each worldwide collision with our mortality left society… Continue reading Pandemic School, Part 7
Saunder’s Hill – The Sled, Part 2
This is the continuation of the story that I began in a post over a year ago (click here for the first installment), but these stories date from my childhood. I hope you enjoy the ending! The day passed so quickly with Papa helping Jay, Kyle, and me build a snowman and lots of snowball… Continue reading Saunder’s Hill – The Sled, Part 2