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when the world tilts slightly: hollywood, drugs, and me
(This article originally appeared at Choose Now Ministries: On Hollywood) I’m tired of talking about drugs — especially Hollywood’s drug problem. I roll my eyes and say, “Whatever. It’s their problem.”...
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creating authentic emotional moments in fiction
(This article originally appeared on Go Teen Writers.) I’ll bet you were all pretty young when you started being annoyed by overacting on television and in movies. Most of us who write share...
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(This article originally appeared at Go Teen Writers.) Writing a Sequel: Raise your hand if you think it’s a good idea When I wrote “The End” on Glass Girl, I thought the story was complete. I really...
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interview: the story sanctuary with kasey giard
(This interview originally appeared at The Story Sanctuary, hosted by Kasey Giard) Recently, Kasey Giard, blogger and YA reviewer behind the popular site The Story Sanctuary, contacted me for an...
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stand still and let the Lord rescue you today
(This article originally appeared at Life Beyond the Picket Fence with Brenda L. Yoder.) I was a shy, overly sensitive girl who grew up in a family of logical, science-loving, strong Christians. My...
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He wants to put his story next to hers–Can Hollywood Love with Words?
On Hollywood: Can Hollywood Love with Words? (This article originally appeared at Choose Now Ministries: On Hollywood) Sometimes when I listen to a talking head on television or in a movie, I close my...
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May I admire you again today? (Un) Warranted Celebrity Love
(This article originally appeared at Choose Now Ministries: On Hollywood.) We’ve talked in the last six months about celebrities who stand out because they’ve used their platforms to make powerful...
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Lift the Lid – My Mother and Father
(Today’s post originally appeared on Playlist Fiction’s blog. The piece, written by my daughter, highlights the worthy cause undertaken by Lift the Lid, Inc–a global charity that seeks to bring...
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Laura Smith’s It’s Addicting is YA with Tough Love
When I read an advanced copy of Laura L. Smith’s newest YA It’s Addicting, I knew within the first couple of chapters that this book would hit home for many college girls in a lot of uncomfortable...
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the God of betelgeuse
This is from the archives, but I was reminded of it today by a guy who’s dear to me (thanks, Chuck!) — Remember David Murrow’s book Why Men Hate Going to Church? It created a splash in 2004? Being...
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Welcome to Turning Point!
Turning Point: 7 Young Adult Inspirational Novels in One Set Making it easy (and super cheap!) for you. All your summer reading is right here in this one set. Get seven full-length novels from some of...
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Welcome to Birch House Press
I’m thrilled to announce my new affiliation with the Birch House Press imprint for young adult fiction. From birchhousepress.com – The mission of Birch House Press is to work with authors who...
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