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…
The Space Between Us
Coming soon! Releasing Oct. 7th, The Space Between Us is a contemporary middle-grade novel about a girl and her horse. Actually, it’s about so much more than that. Abby was just a toddler when her parents died in a car accident and she was adopted by her childless aunt and uncle. Although they started out…
It’s Release Day!
The Gatekeeper’s Daughter: Cavern of Light releases today! Get 20% off until Dec. 3rd with code HolidayDeal24CSB at Chicken Scratch Books! https://chickenscratchbooks.com
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…
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…
Countdown to launch!
The Gatekeeper’s Daughter: Cavern of Light, will be released Dec. 1st, 2024 by Chicken Scratch Books. Pre-orders open on Nov. 1st. This is my first middle-grade book and I am very excited to share it with you. If you’re not already, subscribe to my newsletter. It will have all the details on my upcoming events…
Respecting the living and honouring the dead
I live in a region in Northern Canada which does not permit the burial of those who pass away in winter. Instead they are housed in special facilities until the ground is thawed. My dad passed away in March but he was only just laid to rest in June. Our family waited three months from…
A very hard goodbye
My Dad A life of adventure, love and curiosity has come to an end. Ninety-one years of working hard, traveling, raising a family, and learning. Always learning. A farm boy, train-hopper, self-taught electrician/carpenter/roofer/engineer and motorcycle rider. A man of faith acquainted with grief as well as joy. He routinely checked on his neighbours, often lending…
New adventures
Welcome to our new adventure! Like many folks, we have decided to leave city life and find some land in the hopes of being more self sustainable. We are not off grid; we are not those people! I have a deep admiration for anyone who is attempting to live that way but we know our…
Homeschool book news!
Although we are currently packing and moving, I have also found time for a new project. Part devotional, part anecdotal with some fresh ideas thrown in, this book is designed to encourage homeschooling parents. Deciding to teach your children at home is life changing for the entire family. I will address topics such as creating…
