We have been looking at ways to invest in your writing career. Often, that means spending a little money on the reference books for your writing library. For children’s authors, that includes tools to get just the right words for … Continue reading →
It’s Sunday morning, bright and early. I’m excited to be here, in Portland, Oregon, to meet my wonderful new granddaughter and spend time with her big brother. Sam is not yet two and a half. He’s utterly adorable, and utterly sweet. I … Continue reading →
But if a widow has children or grandchildren, these should learn first of all to put their religion into practice by caring for their own family and so repaying their parents and grandparents, for this is pleasing to God. 1 … Continue reading →
When a close friend of mine found out she had breast cancer, she told me she was afraid to tell her children because she didn’t want them to be worried or afraid. I told her that her kids would react … Continue reading →
Have you ever been the recipient of a random act of kindness? Perhaps the driver ahead of you paid your bridge toll. Or someone picked up the tab for your coffee at the drive-thru. When that happens, it gives us … Continue reading →
Are you an aspiring children’s author? Maybe you are already published, but you are looking for resources for your writing library. Last week, I posted about children’s dictionaries and how they can boost the word choice used in writing for … Continue reading →