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Escala’s Wish receives Kirkus’ “GET IT” Award

January 11, 2026

I’m incredibly proud to share that Escala’s Wish has been awarded the Kirkus “GET IT” Award. If you’re not familiar […]

January 11, 2026

Bookview Review has issued a “RECOMMENDED” Gold badge award for my novel Escala’s Wish. I was very excited to receive

January 7, 2026

Kirkus is known for being one of the toughest. They don’t hand out praise lightly and are willing to publish

January 7, 2026

Escala’s Wish was reviewed my Booklife on January 2, 2026. I am absolutely thrilled with this review—it exceeded my expectations

December 31, 2025

I’m part of a number of Facebook writing groups, but my favorite by far is Fellowship of Human Authors. It’s

December 25, 2025

I’ve always loved fairy tales—the original kind. The ones that don’t talk down to you. The ones that understand fear,

December 20, 2025

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December 19, 2025

Some people collect souvenirs when they travel. Joni M. Kerr collected stories—classroom by classroom, country by country, child by child.

December 9, 2025

Today I am thrilled to share a truly special feature on the blog—an interview with author Madeline (Maddie) Arnold, daughter

December 6, 2025

MaryEllen Whitton didn’t set out to become an author. In fact, she calls herself an “accidental” one — a woman