Homeschooling is experiencing a boom in North America. There is a whole new generation of parents taking on the task of educating their children but where do they find curriculum? There are many ways to homeschool kids as well as established curriculum providers for different styles of home education. New homeschooling families may find there…
Author Spotlight: Mindy Baker
Mindy Baker is the author of the just released middle-grade novel Soledad and the Curse of the Phoenix. I had the opportunity to ask the author a few questions about her writing process, her inspiration and her life. What is your writing process like? I need to be in a quiet part of the house…
The power of story to connect
Killarney National Park Where were some of your favourite reading hideouts when you were a kid? Under the blankets with a flashlight? In your cabin at camp while other kids ran down to the beach? I distinctly remember several spots where I’d sit with a book and let the story take me away. An early…
The gift of taking a break
Galway~ April began while I was on vacation which gave me, among other things, a ten-day break from social media. One reason for that was practical. I don’t think it’s wise to announce to the world when your home is empty. I also wanted to enjoy my vacation without the stress of posting, coming up…
Imagine a word show
Imagine if writers could be like artists and put on shows but instead of hanging canvases on the walls we hang novels and poetry and songs and chapters and plays and character sketches. We would fill so many rooms with our words. Words on top of words. Words spilling out of doorways and piling up…
Two weeks to go!
The Gatekeeper’s Daughter: Cavern of Light will be released on December 1st. This book represents two and a half years of writing, editing, revising and praying. My first book with Chicken Scratch Books, also my first middle-grade novel, The Gatekeeper’s Daughter is an undersea mystery adventure. It is a story of legends, treasure hunters and…
Book Review The Crush
The Crush by Allyson KennedyMy rating: 4 of 5 starsThe Crush is a genuinely heart-wrenching romance with relatable characters and a sweet love backstory. Full of the sounds of fresh country music lyrics and strumming guitars, this is a story of faith, persistence and love. View all my reviews
A beacon of hope for children’s literature
Have you noticed the change in childrens’ books? Does it alarm you? It should. Over the last two generations, we have seen a massive slide in the morality portrayed in kids’ books. These kinds of books have infiltrated our schools and libraries pushing aside books with traditional values in favour of following the trends in…
Books are like people
Books are like people. They aren’t perfect. They have flaws. You have to get to know them. You have to give them a chance. They can teach you things if you’ll listen, really listen. Spend some time. Be patient. You’ll be glad you did. Sometimes their character needs more development. Sometimes the plot twist is…
Back to Homeschool
Photo by Pixabay for Pexels September. Traditionally the month students start back to school. Naturally, if you are homeschooling, you may homeschool year-round or choose a different season to officially start the new year. This time of year, though, always signals the beginning of school for my traditionally schooled brain. Even though I homeschooled my…
