R is for Risen
One year ago, my Easter picture book, R is for Risen was released by Tyndale Kids. If you are familiar with M is for Manger, it is similar in that it uses the alphabet to tell the story in chronological … Continue reading →
Tag Archives: Crystal Bowman
The Biggest Why
I am super excited to tell you about a picture book that’s hot off the press! The Biggest Why written by Lora Avery and published by Abundance Books is fun, unique, and engaging. I had the privilege of walking alongside … Continue reading →
Good Morning, God Loves You!
February is known as the “love month,” but of course love matters every day of the year. God’s greatest commandment is to love God above all and love our neighbors as ourselves. God is not only the author of love, … Continue reading →
The Tea Pot Series
Dawn Stephens is not only one of our CCA blog contributors, but she is also a talented author and illustrator. I had the privilege of doing some light editing on the stories in her Tea Pot Series and fell in … Continue reading →
M is for Manger
My daughter, Teri McKinley, and I have been co-authoring books for the past decade. Nearly 10 years ago, her husband encouraged us to write a Christmas picture book, so we started brainstorming. The Christmas story (of course) is original to … Continue reading →
Who God Made Me to Be
When I was growing up, I wanted to be a schoolteacher. I often pretended my dolls and stuffed animals were my students. I would arrange them on the stairs to teach them songs and tell them stories. I never imagined … Continue reading →