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Are Kids Still Readers?

October 22, 2015 By Cara Putman

One thing you may not know about me is I homeschool my kids. You know the part about homeschooling that overwhelmed and scared me the most? It wasn't teaching math, though it should have been. Teaching long division about did me in for my older two. Thank goodness I haven't hit that stage yet with the younger two! It wasn't teaching them how to write, because I knew if they read, they would … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family, Reading Tagged With: kids, learning, reading

One Very Easy Thing Readers Can Do for Authors

October 16, 2015 By Jody Hedlund

As you know by now, I'm celebrating the release of my first historical, Luther and Katharina, the true love story of the heretic monk and great reformer, Martin Luther, and the little known woman he married, Katharina von Bora. Last week I had a week-long Facebook party to celebrate the release, and I gave away a copy of the book each day. This week I'm giving away 2 books over on my website … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Reading Tagged With: Jody Hedlund, libraries, Supporting Authors

As You Wish

October 14, 2015 By Robin Lee Hatcher

I’m an entertainment-aholic. There. I said it. That’s what I am. I’ve got so many favorite books (in print and in audio formats) and favorite movies and television shows that, no matter how much time I was given to recall titles, I would be hard pressed to ever reach the end of a list of favorites. I can always add just one more. One of those favorite movies is The Princess Bride. Come on. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Movies & TV, Reading

An Inspired by Life and Fiction Giveaway: Win Ten Novels!

September 29, 2015 By Robin Lee Hatcher

The authors of Inspired by Life and Fiction are giving away ten of their novels to one lucky reader. All you have to do is subscribe to get blog posts via email. It's easy to do. Scroll down to the subscription box you'll find at the bottom of this blog post (below the author bio and above the comment section). After entering and submitting your email address, you will receive a confirmation … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Reading Tagged With: giveaway

A Little Music With Your Reading …

September 3, 2015 By Karen Witemeyer

All my life, I have adored music. I played the flute from 5th grade through my freshman year in college. Then I met my husband, and he convinced me to switch to choir. I sang in the top choral group for 3 years and a smaller group for 4, continuing during graduate school. My husband and I both sang with a community chorus for a couple years as well. Of course, we sing in church, and all three of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Reading, Writing Tagged With: A Worthy Pursuit, Behind the Book, Excerpt, Piano Music

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