Redirection
I enjoy teaching at writers’ conferences. It gives me a chance to meet some talented writers and share some of the things I’ve learned during my two decades in the world of publishing. One of the concerns I hear over … Continue reading →
Category Archives: Life changes
Foster care: continuing the conversation.
At the start of this year we began a conversation, here on the Christian Children’s Authors blog, about foster care. We’ve explored many and various topics around the issue from why children need foster homes, to how to prepare for … Continue reading →
Preparing to foster (or to support someone who is!)
So, you and you family have decided to do foster care. Or perhaps it’s someone you know who has been approved to be carers. What now? How can you prepare to receive a child into your care? Or prepare to … Continue reading →
I Am Thankful
(This post first appeared on Parenting With a Smile on 3/14/14. I thought it might be appropriate for this Thanksgiving season, even though my circumstances have changed.) In January, my elderly father-in-law had several mini strokes and came to live … Continue reading →
FINDING GREAT BOOKS FOR CHRISTIAN KIDS: POPULAR BOOKS
Sometimes finding parent-approved, child-desired book for Christian kids can be a challenge. Great book are out there, but it can take a list of strategies to find just the right ones. No one wants to buy a book just to … Continue reading →
GREAT BOOKS FOR CHRISTIAN KIDS — FORMAT Part 1
We are continuing a series of posts on the topic of great books for Christian kids. The first in the series was here. The format of the book plays a key role in whether or not a book is appropriate for a … Continue reading →