I wanted to share my author reading of the first chapter of my new children fantasy novel, The Land in the Woods. You can pass this along to a child you think might enjoy it- the book is for ages 9-12. Here’s the blurb: You never know what adventure is waiting for you in theContinue reading “Land in the Woods Author Reading”
Tag Archives: C.S. Lewis
What I’m Writing
Here’s an update on the books I am writing, including my middle grade fantasy series and some Christian books.
The Mystery of the Missing Father in The Railway Children
E. Nesbit influenced many children’s writers after her, including C. S. Lewis and J.K. Rowling. She is known for her humor, creativity, and insight into how children think. The Railway Children is an example of this.
The Voyage of The Dawn Treader Blog 2
A couple weeks ago I visited my sister in Florida and watched the boats coming into harbor. This seemed oddly appropriate as I had begun reading through The Voyage of the Dawn Treader. The main difference (aside from the make of the ships) was that the children in Dawn Treader were on a large shipContinue reading “The Voyage of The Dawn Treader Blog 2”
The Voyage of the Dawn Treader Blog 1
In re-reading this children’s fantasy classic, I found it so rich, deep and interesting that I’ll have to break it into 2 separate blogs to do it justice. Why Eustace is a Bully As I re-read my second favorite book from the Chronicles of Narnia, The Voyage of the Dawn Treader, I found myself oddlyContinue reading “The Voyage of the Dawn Treader Blog 1”
Classic Childrens Fantasy
By far, this is a favorite category I enjoy reading and writing in. Sometime this year I even hope to publish my own children’s fantasy novel… For now, let me share with you a some of my favorite children’s fantasy classics which I will be blogging about in the coming months. Click on any ofContinue reading “Classic Childrens Fantasy”
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe: A Wintry Fantasy Classic
Okay, Okay, so maybe The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe isn’t specifically a Christmas story. But it does have snow in it, as well as an appearance by Father Christmas himself, bearing gifts. One thing about this delightful children’s fantasy novel is definitely true (and somewhat relevant to Christmas): it speaks to the childContinue reading “The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe: A Wintry Fantasy Classic”
Classic Reads 