Christian Fiction or Clean Fiction?

Hey readers! Today I had the opportunity of writing a guest post for fellow author Vanessa Hall. The topic: Christian… Read more Christian Fiction or Clean Fiction?

Nebula Jar and Lights of the World Lesson Plan

While our son attends Trail Life USA meetings, our daughters, along with most of the Trail Life boys’ sisters, are… Read more Nebula Jar and Lights of the World Lesson Plan

Thanks for joining me again on this mini-series on the blog where we dive into the why behind my stories’… Read more Why I Sent My Main Character Through a Wildfire

After main character Marlee, her sisters, and hiking buddies dealt with the natural consequences of winding up in an avalanche,… Read more Why I Sent My Main Character Through a Flash Flood

Growing up, I didn’t picture myself becoming an author. Yes, I wrote stories and had an active imagination, but I… Read more Why I Sent My Main Character Through an Avalanche

You know the frustration – you had (just barely) enough time to make it to your destination, and suddenly all… Read more What I Learned from a Traffic Jam

We need to get ourselves and our children in nature, together, and often.
Here’s why:

Today we have the privilege of hearing from author Cheri Swalwell! When asked how fictional characters can inspire real life… Read more How Fictional Characters Can Inspire Real Life Readers, guest post by Cheri Swalwell

Plan carefully, and plan to succeed. Do the workouts, study the maps, organize the gear. Ask God to guide your… Read more Lessons Learned from Summer Adventures