I love words. In high school, my favorite class was English when we were learning vocabulary. Sometimes I even open up the dictionary at random to learn a new word and I keep a notepad in my desk drawer of words I have learned and...

The Bible tells us in John 23a: "That all men should honor the Son, even as they honor the Father." What does it really mean to Honor God? Are you willing to take a 27-day challenge to "Just Honor God?" Do you think it is...

“Love the Wounded” continues the story of Jake, Leigh, Mike Tim and Dylan whom we met in the first two books of this series. It seems all four of these young adults are still struggling with difficulties that life has brought their way. Tim is...

"The Planet-Girded Suns" by Sylvia Engdahl is about what people have thought about exoplanets, and how the thoughts of exoplanets have influenced our thinking. It starts off with an account of historical thoughts from the Aristotelian era through the middle ages to the present. This...

Matthew had magical powers but he couldn’t understand why. But then he started liking his magic and decided to keep the secret to himself because he didn’t know what people would think. And it was when he was with his friend who was in a...

"Secret of the Crystal Dragon" by Paula Blais Gorgas is a delightful fantasy about two worlds whose histories have been closely tied together since the beginning of man’s time on Earth. Myra Goodfellow, now twelve, has heard the stories of the Dreamkeeper and a place...

During childhood, we all need the nurturing care of good parents. When your mother treats you with spiteful disdain and physical cruelty, calling her mother or even Mom can stick in the throat. Favoritism towards one’s children, unfortunately, does happen, but as long as love...

"Hazardous Material" by Kurt Kamm introduces us to a firefighter who is struggling with an addiction to pain killers and also an Outlaw motorcycle gang called the Vagos. He joins the Sheriffs Department in a search for a meth lab that is located somewhere in...

"The Last Defender" is a fantasy fiction novel that is packed with plenty of action as Varek Hai storms forward defending the Mother’s peace. He is the last of a breed of warriors. He is guided by a magical ring that directs him in his...

Almond Eyes by Terri Kelley is a lovely children’s concept book, which encourages acceptance of the differences that make each child unique. Sometimes, diversity is a confusing topic to children. They don’t understand it when adults comment on their “Almond Eyes” or any other...

Irishmen William (Billy) Burke and William Hare were two lowlifes in Edinburgh, Scotland in the late 1820s and were Britain's first documented serial killers, notorious for their body-snatching crime that shook the society. Two mysterious strangers –- Ambrosious Black and the stunningly beautiful actress Magenta...

Rough Drafts: Bumpy Writing is OK (Writing is a Process) (Volume 3) by Terri Kelley is the third part of the series on how to write a rough draft. A girl is watching a stormy night. She is putting down the words that come into...

Editing: It's Time for Corrections (Writing is a Process) (Volume 4) by Terri Kelley is the fourth book in the series Writing is a Process. In this book, the author speaks about editing and how to make corrections in your writing. The young girl in...

Conferencing: Let's Talk it Over (Writing is a Process) (Volume 5) by Terri Kelley is about the requirements of conferencing while writing stories. There are several volumes to this beautiful series which deals with the many aspects of writing. This series introduces and guides children...

The Tinfoil Girl is a fable written by Olivia Miller. It's the story of a girl who's modeled out of tin foil, and the adventures she has when she's whisked away from her home by a gust of wind. Being made of tin, she's impervious...

Revising: It’s Time for a Change written by Terri Kelley is a great resource for learning what revision is. Terry targets a younger audience by using rhymes throughout her book. As an editor, I found myself nodding with every line I read. From the very...

Presenting: It’s Time to Share! is Terri Kelley’s last book in the Writing as a Process series. In this book, Kelley summarizes the whole process, beginning with brainstorming then the rough draft. After the rough draft, the editing occurs; then the writer and others meet...

I Want a Pet by Terri Kelley is a delightful rhyming picture book, which introduces children to the concept of responsibility. The book can also introduce them to problem solving, thinking skills, and decision making. Books designed and written with rhyming words and colorful illustrations...

'The Locket Lesson' by Terri Kelley is a story that teaches small children values and ethics. The story is about a little girl who goes for shopping with her mother. She likes a locket in the store and while nobody is watching, she slips it...

He's All Over the Place! by Terri Kelley is a delightful story for children. The story revolves around a young boy who gets a new pup as his pet. He tries to think of a suitable name for the pup and none seem to fit....