Did you come back today to find out what my exciting announcement was? Well . . . drumroll . . . I have some news for you. Today is cover…
Read moreA Desperate Experiment Book Release!

The big day has finally come! A Desperate Experiment is here!! In some senses it feels incredibly surreal to be writing this, in another I’m just so terribly excited to be…
Read moreGlad Tidings: A Flash Fiction Calendar—Book Review

As a general rule, short stories aren’t really my thing. But if an author has ever tempted me to retract that statement, it would certainly have to be Angie Thompson.…
Read moreComing Soon: A Desperate Experiment

I have a super-exciting announcement to make today! Chelsea Burden’s new book, A Desperate Experiment is scheduled to launch on July 26. I guess it wouldn’t be very professional to…
Read moreBehind the Scenes of Highbank Castle

As Adelaide and Richard were hurried through the castle grounds, they caught their first glimpse of the fortress to which they were bound, standing tall and firm against the eastern…
Read moreThe Case for Literature

The case for literature! Have you ever heard the proverb, “If you want to know what water is like, don’t ask a fish”? You can’t expect an author to give…
Read moreGood and Great Modern Hymns

Are modern hymns a paradox? In our 21st century world, when you say you love hymns, you know perfectly well that the most “modern” thing anybody pictures is maybe a…
Read moreChristian Poetry for High School

Today we are going to talk about Christian poetry for high school, and the importance of healthy food for growing children. Sound like a random combination? So did ice cream…
Read moreThe Case for Home Ec

Over the last few months, we’ve taken a look at the case for several core subjects. (Reading, Writing, Math and Spelling.) But what about when it comes to electives? After…
Read moreAs the Heavens Are Higher: Behind the Scenes with Hymns and Poems

It’s time for another peak behind the scenes of As the Heavens Are Higher. Today’s we’ll be looking at hymns and poems that play a role in the story. I…
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