This month, the Catholic Writers’ Guild is touring Guildie Cynthia T. Toney’s book, 8 Notes to a Nobody. It has the Catholic Writer’s Guild Seal of Approval. Anonymous sticky-notes, a scheming bully, and a ruined summer send 14-year-old Wendy down a trail of secrets and self-discovery. SUMMARY: Anonymous sticky-notes, a […]
CWG Book Blast: Cracks in the Ice, by Deanna Klingel
This month, the Catholic Writers’ Guild is touring Guildie Deanna Klingel’s book, CRACKS IN THE ICE. It has the CWG’s Seal of Approval. Teaser: Gina Mangalli, niece of a mafia don, has a dream of Olympic Gold as a figure skater. What happens to Gina when her dream is lost? […]
CWG Book Blast: The Priest and the Peaches, by Larry Petersen
Without their parents these kids made it anyway. How? Their Dad had given them faith in God and family. This month, the Catholic Writers’ Guild is touring Guild member Larry Petersen’s book, The Priest and the Peaches. It is an SOA winning novel. Summary: Yimey knew the secret to life. […]
Another Secular Triumph–Helping Laura Kill Herself
Her name is Laura and she is 24 years old. She is a healthy woman who lives in Belgium. She wants to die. Why does she want to die? Because, as she says, “Life, that’s not for me.” My initial thoughts were that this young woman is severely depressed or […]
Perfect for Lent – Book Review by Michael Seagriff
Don’t begin Lent without this book! When was the last time you journeyed through Lent as a family? Have you ever suggested praying, fasting, and giving alms together? Don’t think your family has the time to do these things? Not sure how to begin? You are probably no different from […]
Monday’s Writing Tips by Karen Kelly Boyce
How do you make your writing tight, crisp, and masterful? How do you grab your readers? There are many ways to improve your work and I would like to share some little tips and tricks of the trade. Over the years, I have picked up some great suggestions from books […]
Pope Francis: The Pope from the End of the Earth, by Thomas J. Craughwell
The church faithful and anyone interested in Pope Francis I as a significant newsmaker need a readable, current and scholarly guidebook. Thomas J. Craughwell prepares the faithful to join the new pope in his mission, and answers many questions of the curious. For instance: What criteria guided the Cardinals as […]