Jean Matthew Hall writes encouraging words for young children and the caring adults in their lives. Her premier picture book debuts in September, 2019. It is the first in a four-book series about God's gift of the four seasons.
If you write fiction for children, young adults, or even adults you are invited to join Write2Ignite for our first ever Virtual Master Class. On September 19, 2020, multi-published author Joyce Moyer Hostetter will help us master four big elements … Continue reading →
Do you write for children and/or young adults? If you do you can’t beat writers conferences for growing in your writing life. Last weekend I attended the Online Kentucky Christian Writers Conference. The workshops I attended were super helpful to … Continue reading →
by Jean Matthew Hall I LOVE libraries. Prior to COVID-19 I was a weekly visitor to my nearest Louisville Free Public Library. And, yes, I miss those trips mining for information and other resources. It was the same when … Continue reading →
12 of the 10,000 Things Parents Need to Remember Good parenting is hard! That’s all there is to it. It is the most complex, most difficult and most important job in the world. And we are supposed to do it … Continue reading →
DEVELOPING ROOTS Developing roots is essential to the growth of a tree—to any plant. Last summer I took a few cuttings from a fig tree in my daughter’s yard. Following Google’s advice, I made mini hothouses from 2-liter bottles and … Continue reading →
By Jean Matthew Hall As You Thumb through a Book Ask Yourself: How old is the Main Character of the story? 9 to 12 years old means the story is for Middle Grade students. 14 to 18 means the story … Continue reading →