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Bookish Delights

July 15, 2021 By Karen Witemeyer

Ever since I was a pre-schooler, books have filled me with delight. Walking into a library or bookstore filled me with wonder as a child, and I still get that same adrenaline rush as an adult. With all the responsibilities of adulthood, I find I don't have as much time to read as I would like, so I compensate by surrounding myself with other bookish delights. I collect Willow Tree figurines, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Assorted & Sundry, House and home, Reading Tagged With: Bookish Crafts & Collectables

Top Summer Picks

July 14, 2021 By Dani Pettrey

I don’t know about you, but I LOVE to travel. In fact, we’re heading today down to the Outer Banks for ten wonderful days of sun, sand, family, and reading. I can’t wait! It’ll be my first vacation since I signed the contract for my debut novel nearly a decade ago, that I’ve taken a vacation off. Normally, I’m up early, writing before my family wakes for the day. Then I’ll write while we’re … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family, Reading

Reading Quirks

June 23, 2021 By Dani Pettrey

Hi friends, I always love spending a day with you! I think all readers have reading quirks or habits. How we handle our books, when we read, where we read, and how we save our spot, of which I have numerous ways. The traditional bookmark. My girls and I have an affinity for Llamas. It all started when a dear writing friend flew in for some hang out and write time, but her luggage was lost. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Reading

Cover Reveal!

June 18, 2021 By Jody Hedlund

I’m SUPER excited to reveal a cover today! The cover for book 2 in my Waters of Time Series! The first book in this new time-crossing series, Come Back to Me released June 1. And the cover was spectacular! Don’t you agree? I’ve had lots of readers say that the cover drew them to the book. And many others who said that while time travel isn’t a genre they normally read, they gave the book a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Reading Tagged With: Cover Reveal, Jody Hedlund

Take the Character Quiz

June 17, 2021 By Karen Witemeyer

Characters are the heart of every story. Each must be unique, fully developed, and compelling. A challenging task for an author. I found it especially daunting with The Heart's Charge since I had four main characters instead of the usual two. When we meet someone in real life, we don't instantly know their deepest secrets and spiritual passions. In the beginning all we really know about them is … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Reading, Writing Tagged With: Character Quiz, The Heart's Charge

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