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Book Recommendations from Friends, for Difficult Times ~ Part 2
Photo by Disha Sheta via Pexels.com I recently asked some writer friends to share with me what books they turn to in difficult times. This…
By Word of Beth Newsletter, January 2025 edition, available
My January 2025 newsletter seems to have struck a chord with some people, with its theme of dealing with difficult times. Because of this, I’ve…
Book Recommendations from Friends, for Difficult Times ~ Part I
Photo by Disha Sheta via Pexels.com I recently asked some writer friends to share with me what books they turn to in difficult times. So…
November Newsletter Sneak Peek
Image by Anete Lusina via Pexels.com I’m with this kitty, looking out at the snowy world and saying, “I think I’ll stay inside, thanks.” We…
Having Heart and Hope in the Hard Times, revisited
Image by David Alberto Carmona Coto via Pexels.com I hadn’t planned to blog today, but after the last two days, I decided I wanted to…
Halloween Picture Books ~ A Book Recommendation Blog Blip
It seems highly appropriate today to share some recently-published picture books for Halloween and Día de los Muertos. I enjoyed them very much, and I…