Words Have Wings
World Read Aloud Day
This year World Read Aloud Day (WRAD) will be on February 5, 2025. It is an annual celebration bringing attention to the importance of sharing stories by challenging participants to grab a book, find an audience, and read-aloud! Reading aloud to children is a fun way to connect with them and inspire their love for literature … Read more
An Audio Book for Gertie
Yes, it is true. Gertie Saves the Day is now an audio book! I couldn’t be more excited for children to read and listen to my Groundhog Day story. An audio book for Gertie was something I had been thinking about last spring. It seemed like a great deal of work to do it on … Read more
Resolutions?
Resolutions are great if you can stick to them. For me, by mid January I am back to my old habits. What if I told you that there was a better way to start your year? After reading One Word That Will Change Your Life by Jon Gordon I decided to try it. Each year I pick … Read more
Reviewing 2024
Reviewing 2024 is an opportunity for this author to look back at her writing life for the past year. A look back at what I have accomplished, big or small, helps me to plan next steps for the new year. It is important to focus on the positives – what you were able to do … Read more
Celebrating Jolabokaflod
Are you celebrating Jolabokaflod this year? Jolabokaflod, also known as the “Christmas Book Flood, ” is a unique tradition in Iceland that is celebrated on Christmas Eve. This tradition began during World War II, an era marked by economic constraints and strict currency restrictions across Europe. In Iceland, these conditions and the relative leniency on paper … Read more
Creative Ways to Wrap Children’s Books
Wrapping up children’s books for the holidays can be lots of fun. With some creativity you can add a personal touch to your gift book. From designing your own gift wrap to adding memorable trinkets, a book can be transformed into a much loved gift. Here are some creative ways to wrap children’s books. Wrap … Read more
Books Bring Us Together
Books make the best gifts for children and books bring us together. Think back to when you were a child. What are some of your memories of gifts you received? I think we are all likely to remember the big gifts, such as your first bike, special doll, or game. You are also likely to … Read more
A Thankful Author
A “thankful author” is an author who expresses gratitude for the gift of writing, acknowledging the people and experiences that have influenced their work. I am going to claim this day as a day of thankfulness and encourage writers to think about the many people who bless and enrich our lives. Here are some things that … Read more
November is for Writing
November is for writing and it is not too late to start. Maybe you’ve never thought of yourself as a writer. But you have been thinking about giving writing a try. Here’s the good news. You do not need a college degree to be a writer and author. What you do need is to write. … Read more