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The Epic Story That Got Me Published
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Epic Patriot Camp Some of you may know that in December 2023, I published my first book, Tales from Bethlehem. But what you may not know is that this was not my first publication. The story of me becoming an author started in the summer of 2022, when I signed up for an online…
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Tales from Bethlehem
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The story behind my Christmas project: This season, I started on a little writing project. I wanted to write a simple Christmas story about the birth of Jesus Christ to share with family and friends. Halfway through planning the project, we had the idea to turn the writing project into a published book. There…
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Something Special
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On Thursday, November 23, 2023, families everywhere in America gathered around their dining tables to celebrate over a hearty meal their many blessings. Something I’ve been grateful for this year is my personal growth in my writing journey. Last year, I was blessed to become a published author for the first time. I was…
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Content Review: Miracle of Christmas by Sight and Sound Theatres
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This past weekend we took a family trip and drove to Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, to watch Sight and Sound Theatres’ Christmas production, Miracle of Christmas. Synopsis of Miracle of Christmas The show opens with Mary and Joseph at their betrothal celebration. Actors in Biblical costumes sing and dance to toe-tapping beats. But there are…
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3 Minute Review: Pride and Prejudice
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It is a truth universally acknowledged that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife. Synopsis of Pride and Prejudice In Jane Austen’s popular novel, Pride and Prejudice, Elizabeth Bennet is part of a family that has one goal: to marry off all of their daughters…
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3 Minute Review: Here, There Be Dragons
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Here, There Be Dragons, by James A. Owen, is an exciting read for all Lewis and Tolkien fans alike. “You have no choice, I’m afraid,” said Bert. “They’re coming for John and me, so we must leave–but if they come to find we’ve gone, you would fare the worse for it.” “Coming for me?”…
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3 Minute Review: The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street
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“Wouldn’t it be great if we were able to convince the Beiderman to let us stay? It would be like giving Mama and Papa the most amazing Christmas present ever.” Synopsis of The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street In the middle of 141st Street in New York City there is a red brick brownstone with…
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3 Minute Review: Lines of Courage
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“Medals are given to those who show exceptional courage. But do you know? Most of the people who receive them claim they are not courageous at all…” Synopsis of Lines of Courage Felix, from Austria-Hungary, wishes he could be brave like his father. Kara, from Britain, longs to become a Red Cross member and…
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3 Minute Review: The Girl with the Glass Bird
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The Girl with the Glass Bird, by Esme Kerr, is a charming read about two best friends trying to solve a mystery. “No…I’m not hiding anything. I’ve…I’ve lost something!” Synopsis of The Girl with the Glass Bird Edith (Edie) Wilson, is an eleven-year-old girl who was living with her cruel cousins on a little…