Today’s story has no words. No really. Perhaps you have had too many words lately and you just want a break. Or maybe you have a younger sibling or a young friend who just loves looking at pictures. Maybe you do too. If so, try today’s book. Peter Sp...

Are you looking for a story that isn’t too long, doesn’t have any romance in it, is historical, and delightful? Perhaps one you can read this afternoon before that event you need to go to. Today’s story might just be what you are looking for. Home Fo...

How is your December going? Are you in need of a short Christmas story that has a bit of excitement and yet isn’t a thriller? One that won’t cost you anything? Today’s story is this year’s Christmas Collection story. Christmas in the Same Country by...

Do you need a story that’s fun but sweet? That has ties to “A Christmas Carol” but doesn’t have magic or ghosts? Check out today’s story. I don’t recommend it for kids. Project Scrooge by A.M. Heath My rating: 4 of 5 stars 3.5 starsThis was a fun rea...

Are you looking for a lovely story to read aloud to your kids or younger siblings? Or maybe some children you babysit? Then look no farther than today’s sweet story. ‘Twas an Evening in Bethlehem by Jenelle Leanne Schmidt My rating: 4 of 5 stars I lo...

Are you really busy today? Maybe you have cookies to bake, or some decorating to do. Perhaps you don’t have a lot of time to sit down and read but you would still like something. I have a free short story for you. A Ten-Dollar Christmas by Isabella A...

Are you in the mood for a classic story from a well known author? Perhaps you just want a story you can read this afternoon. Or maybe you want to listen to it while you work on making or wrapping presents. If so, check out today’s story. The Story of...

Do you feel like you just need to curl up with a blanket and do a little time traveling back to a small town in England? If that’s what you are feeling like, today’s book is for you. The Christmas Hirelings by Mary Elizabeth Braddon My rating: 4 of 5...

Writing for a certain theme or about a specific theme can be challenging. How do you do it? I asked some other authors for their tips and advice, and I’ll be sharing my own too. So hopefully something in this post helps you next time you have to writ...

One day this summer, my 3-y-o niece was over at our house with most of her older siblings. We were all on the floor building or playing with lego and she started singing, okay, it was more like belting out, “Never overlook a little engine!” She sang...