Interview with Mark Hamby {Part 2: Book Recommendations and a Word on Harry Potter}

Interview with Mark Hamby {Part 2: Book Recommendations and a Word on Harry Potter}

Here is the second part of my interview with Mark Hamby, president of Lamplighter Publishing. I hope you enjoy it and are encouraged! What are some books that have impacted you personally? What books would you recommend for young adults, specifically, to read as they lay the foundations for the rest of their adult lives? [...]

{Shop Spotlight & Interview} Lindsey Hunter – Dear Heart Letter Co.

{Shop Spotlight & Interview} Lindsey Hunter – Dear Heart Letter Co.

Happy Saturday, friends! It's our second week in the Small Shop Spotlight Series, and it is an honor to welcome Lindsey Hunter from Dear Heart Letter Co. to the blog today! *insert loud applause here* I found Lindsey's shop through another shop that will be featured the end of this month, Sweet Sequels, when she was part [...]

Interview with Mark Hamby {Part 1: Suffering and Endurance in Stories}

Interview with Mark Hamby {Part 1: Suffering and Endurance in Stories}

Mark Hamby is the president of Lamplighter Publishing, a division of Lamplighter Ministries. He has graciously joined me for a two part interview that I pray is encouraging and enjoyable! Link to the Lamplighter website is found at the bottom of this post.  Hello, Mr. Hamby! It is such a pleasure to get a chance [...]

{Shop Spotlight & Interview} Audrey Bodine – Beloved and Book Shop

{Shop Spotlight & Interview} Audrey Bodine – Beloved and Book Shop

Kicking off our Small Shop Spotlight Series, it is my absolute pleasure to feature Audrey Bodine from Beloved and Book Shop! *insert loud applause here* I stumbled across Audrey on Instagram a few months ago. What pulled me in was her 1) sense of humor and fellow appreciation of puns, and 2) her weekend writing advice. [...]

Coming Soon… The Small Shop Spotlight Series & Book Lovers Christmas Wishlist 2018

Hey there friends! I've got some exciting news... *drumroll please* If you follow me on Instagram, you'll recall a few weeks back I mentioned I was looking for small bookish shops to feature this holiday season. Here is the official announcement of my most recent project on the blog: The Small Shop Spotlight Series. Every [...]

Guest Post: 3 Reasons Why You Should Read Aloud to Children

Guest Post: 3 Reasons Why You Should Read Aloud to Children

My dear friend, Yolanda Wells, is a pre-school teacher and educational blogger. She has graciously agreed to write a guest post on why it matters, developmentally, to read aloud to children. I hope you find it as helpful as I did! 3 Reasons Why You Should Read Aloud to Children By: Yolanda Wells Matters of [...]