2019 Top Reads: The Wizards of Once
The Wizards of Once series, Cressida Cowell
I would apologize for having Cressida Cowell on this list twice, but that would mean I’m sorry and I’m really just not. Not even a little. What can I say? Here’s an author who knows how to build an incredible children’s series.
Thursday Thought: Fearful World, Courageous Choice
2019 Top Reads: The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society
Thursday Thought: From Where the Ground Feels Good
2019 Top Reads: Gates of Fire
Thursday Thought: The Price of Easy
2019 Top Reads: Louisiana's Way Home
Louisiana's Way Home, Kate DiCamillo
I’ll start with this. You can never go wrong with Kate DiCamillo. I’ve loved her work since I was first introduced to Because of Winn Dixie as a kid. It was only in recent years, however, that I’ve explored the rest of her works, some of which have been released only in the last couple of years. This is an author that isn’t going anywhere any time soon and we are all the luckier for that.
Thursday Thought: The Inconsolable You
2019 Top Reads: Watership Down
Thursday Thought: Jonah and the Art of Running Away
Jonah. I don’t even know where to start with poor Jonah. If there’s any book of the Bible that I find myself avoiding from sheer discomfort (besides Revelation, of course), it’s the book of Jonah. Besides it being more of a downer of a story, I’m all too often left feeling uncomfortable with how familiar it all feels.
Thursday Thought: Moses and Midian
2019 Top Reads: How to Train Your Dragon
How to Train Your Dragon, Cressida Cowell
I just have to start by voicing my extreme displeasure that I didn’t grow up with these books. It’s a tragedy. While I thoroughly enjoyed them in adulthood, I can only imagine how amazing it would be to grow up with the story and follow these fantastic characters from the same age.
Thursday Thought: Joseph Journey Pt. 3
Thursday Thought: Joseph Journey Pt. 2
Thursday Thought: Joseph Journey Pt. 1
Thursday Thought: The Not Always Happiest Season of All
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Thursday Thought: If You Give a Mom A Llama
Hard Work to Hard Copy: Five Steps to Have on Your Pre-Publishing Checklist
Hard Work to Hard Copy: Three Things to Remember When Your Book is in Limbo
Thursday Thought: The Art of Defeat
Thursday Thought: Weakness Watch
Hard Work To Hard Copy: Three Tips for Working with an Illustrator
Thursday Thought: Life Is Heavy, Travel Light
If I had a nickel for every time I wished my life was easier, more comfortable, or more secure I would probably have enough money to make it all of those things. I come to God and without even realizing it I go “Do you see this? Do you see all the things I don’t have? This can’t be right. Something must have gone wrong! What do I do??” Because somewhere along the line I once again bought into the terrific lie that comfort and accomplishment equal Christian success.
Hard Work to Hard Copy: 5 Things Your Editor Wants You to Know
Why, hello dear readers of Avalon’s blog! Pleasure to meet you, I’m Kendall, Avalon’s humble editor friend.
I’ve edited a few of her projects over the last few years, including The Fantastic Adventures of Captain Acorn. My background includes a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature and a few academic publications under my belt. I’ve never truly identified as a writer but I’m always ready to give a whack at any piece of writing a friend or colleague threw at my inbox. There’s just something great about seeing someone else’s work and helping them make it just a bit clearer, cleaner, or consistent.