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May 19, 20236 min read

How I'm Overcoming Fear

This is a story about fear. It's also a story about no fear. But most of all, this is a story about God. It seems superficial to talk about

Feb 24, 20228 min read

Lyn Liao Butler on Adoption, Inclusivity, and Taking Your Shoes off, You Neanderthal

I've always been intrigued by the concept of the "red thread of fate," so when I learned of a book by that title being published early...

Feb 21, 20225 min read

Bestest and Rubbishest Reads of 2021

A ranking of the best and the bummers in fiction in the years 2021, 2020, and 2019. Hey. I had some catching up to do.

Nov 16, 20212 min read

Sleep Stories Coming to Alexa!

Information on accessing Katherine Tweedle's sleep stories, or audio stories adults (and kids) can use to fall asleep by, through Alexa.

Aug 24, 20212 min read

It's Been a While, but Look--Cake!

If you like to giggle and gaggle at photos of yummy treats, click the link below for your daily dose of snark. Oh and a cake recipe.

Mar 2, 20212 min read

Review of "Kololo Hill"

4 / 5 Stars. Ugandan expulsion of Asian immigrants in 1972. Dramatic, personal, complex, and nostalgic.

Jan 23, 20212 min read

Review of "We Are Not Free"

5/5 Stars.This was a novel I didn't want to put down. The narrative has an easy, vintage vibe with spunky, noble, honest, passionate voices.

Dec 6, 20203 min read

I Got a Writing Job!

I'm getting paid to write sleep stories! Read on to see what those are, how to write them, and where to find them! Also, updates!

Oct 21, 20202 min read

Review of "Chase: The Boy Who Hid"

2.5 / 5 Stars. YA sci-fi novel boasts an appropriate tone and humorous moments, but fails to sensitively depict its diverse characters.

Sep 18, 20203 min read

Review of "Vanessa Yu's Magical Paris Tea Shop"

Vanessa Yu’s Magical Paris Tea Shop was a delicious read—I wish literally; if it were edible, it would be a delicacy.

Sep 4, 202010 min read

James McAdams on Authenticity and His Debut Short Story Collection

James appears weary, put-upon, and done with my crap. Not really. James is one of the most gracious, patient people you will ever meet.

Aug 3, 20201 min read

New Original Story: "Survivors"

A new speculative story about grief, hope, and watermelons, "Survivors" is in Riggwelter.

Jul 19, 20203 min read

Review of "A Song of Wraiths and Ruin"

Brown’s commitment to give young adults a story with real meaning is exactly the lofty height to which all YA authors should aspire.

May 22, 20202 min read

Review of "Ambushing the Void"

This collection is an honest, gritty representation of the light vs. dark, love vs. fear dualities of life, told in sharp, unflinching style

Mar 20, 20202 min read

Virtual Events Supporting Community and Spreading Cheer During COVID-19

A list of creatives hosting virtual events to maintain community and spread cheer amid COVID-19.

Jan 24, 20208 min read

Heidi Turner Talks Craft and Christ

"I’m fascinated by how people do rescue each other, who actually does the rescuing versus who we think is doing the rescuing."

Jan 14, 20202 min read

Review of "The Gatekeeper's Notebook"

Book review of the newly released drama/suspense novel by author Sahar Abdulaziz, "The Gatekeeper's Notebook."

Dec 12, 20191 min read

Original Story: "Mold on the Ceiling"

In this speculative story published by X-R-A-Y, a grumpy counselor delves into her client's mind palace—and attempts to clean house.

Dec 1, 20192 min read

Review of "The Sacred Art of Trespassing Barefoot"

In early 2000s Hawai’i, getting by is a way of life. The islands mirror the Hawaiians’ isolation; but there's beauty and grace among the ash

Nov 1, 20195 min read

New Stories, Jobs, and Ministries, Oh My!

Katherine Tweedle gives an update on her copyediting, writing short stories and novels, interviews, new ministries, and a special testimony.