When life gets chaotic, we tend to become hyper aware of our surroundings. We grit our teeth and await the inevitable train wreck. It keeps us from being caught off
Memoirs are always inspiring for me to read, and they make me want to write of my own. The difficulty there is opening up your personal life and thoughts to
By: Samuel Moore-Sobel The minute she came through the door, I knew that something was on her mind. She dropped her head as she sat down on my black leather
When I was very young, I remember asking my dad what happens when we die. He explained the standard Christian depiction of the afterlife, how when you die you go
When someone writes a memoir, it’s easy to assume that it’s going to be a heavy read. The juicy details are in the writer’s suffering. But author Zoey Za has
How do children grow into adulthood successfully or unsuccessfully? How much of our upbringing can account for our life’s trajectory? That’s an age-old question that seems to be a blend
The great thing about writing is that it’s never too late to start. While it takes time to find your voice and learn your craft, the actual act of writing
By: Charles Porter My name is Charles Porter. I write main stream fiction. I’m talking about my series today. This is the first time I’ve ever blogged, so I hope
It always surprises me how the YA genre has so many adult fans while the middle grade genre is relegated mostly to its target audience. Those upper elementary and middle
At what point does a writer become a writer? Each writer I have interviewed has given a different answer, and all are true. Just as every author’s journey is different,
By: Karl Kristian Flores How do you achieve freedom in today’s world? The short answer: don’t go to work today. No, I’m just kidding. Well, it helps. I’m not sure—
Below is my interview with middle grade author Laura Segal Stegman. Stegman has spent years writing her first book, and the efforts have paid off based on the numerous positive
By: Jenny Fulton What does it mean to be creative? Are these endeavors side hobbies, entertaining past times with which we immerse ourselves in stolen moments? Or are they something