My mom has blogged for almost all my life. I remember being really little and going with her to the newspaper office when she pitched to be their columnist writing about coupon deals. I played with toys on the faded carpet while she talked to the guy in charge. I remember when he agreed. They…
If you know me at all, you know I love reading. I’m always on the hunt for another great book, and middle grade fantasy is one of my go-to genres. When I heard about this book, The Accidental Apprentice described as How To Train Your Dragon meets Nevermoor, I knew I had to give it…
I have officially started driving. Crazy I know, but slowly and surely I’m learning how to be gentle on the brakes and not throw Mom through the windshield. As I’ve practiced in empty parking lots and slowly eased out on the real road, I’ve realized there are a couple must-have items that all new drivers…
It’s that time of year again when you wonder what in the world you are going to get your tween daughter for Christmas. When she’s little, it’s easy. Get her something pink and sparkly and she’ll love it. If she were a teen, she’d be happy with money. But tween girls can be a difficult…
Recently, I took the opportunity to attend the Kentucky Christian Writers Conference. Usually, it’s an in-person conference, but because of good ol’ crazy 2020, they went virtual this year. I had to give it a try! Although I wasn’t sure what to expect at my first virtual conference, it was an amazing experience. Not only…
I am so excited to be working with Simon and Schuster to help promote one of my absolute favorite book series! Since sixth grade, Keeper of the Lost Cities has been a wonderful part of my life and it’s like I’ve grown up right alongside Sophie. Prizing and samples provided by Simon & Schuster. Affiliate…
I’ll never forget the first time I read Mark of the Thief. At the time I had never heard of the author, Jennifer A. Nielsen. All I knew was that I had seen the book on some reading lists and it was sitting on the bookshelf begging for attention. The trilogy flew by leaving me with…
A few years back everyone at my school was talking about the series, “Keeper of the Lost Cities” by Shannon Messenger. Part of me was too stubborn to read it, but when I finally gave it a go, I discovered a series that hooked me from the first page. This is one series that I…