Tag: Writing
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What “The Heroes of Olympus” Taught Me About Writing: Part 1
Rick Riordan’s storytelling techniques have taught me a great deal about writing. Here are 3 things I’ve learned from The Heroes of Olympus.
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Dialogue Practice: Hallmark Style
I much prefer writing descriptions to mimicking natural human speech. This week, I decided to practice dialogue in that cozy Hallmark style.
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Review: “How to Train Your Dragon” by Cressida Cowell
I picked up Cressida Cowell’s version of How to Train Your Dragon so we can compare it to the Disney movies that I’ve loved for years.
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Review: “Clover Kitty Goes to Kittygarten”
This week’s review is sponsored by cat cuddles. Let’s look at Clover Kitty Goes to Kittygarten by Laura Purdie Salas with illustrations by Hiroe Nakata.
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Review: “Because of Winn-Dixie” by Kate DiCamillo
I’ve never heard of anyone disliking Because of Winn-Dixie. So, let’s analyze what Kate DiCamillo does so well and how she blends faith into the story.
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Review: “The Lullaby Monsters” by Cynthia Mackey
I felt so excited when Cynthia Mackey reached out to me about The Lullaby Monsters. I couldn’t wait to read the intriguing book!
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Review: “Miss Fannie’s Hat” by Jan Karon
Faith blends seamlessly into this children’s picture book. Let’s dive into what Jan Karon does so well in Miss Fannie’s Hat.
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Review: “Hello, Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle” by Betty MacDonald
We all loved the magic of Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle. Today we’re focusing on my favorite book of the series, Hello, Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle by Betty MacDonald.
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Review: “The Gospel According to Larry”
We’re raiding my husband’s books again! Let’s look at faith and philosophy in The Gospel According to Larry by Janet Tashjian.
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Review: “Helen Keller: Courage in the Dark”
I don’t recall if my fascination started by reading Helen Keller: Courage in the Dark or by seeing her home. Today we’ll see how the book blends with faith.