Reading to your kids is incredibly beneficial for their development and overall well-being. Here are some reasons why you should make it a regular practice: 1. Language Development: Reading aloud exposes children to a wide range of vocabulary, sentence structures, and language patterns. This helps them develop strong language skills and increases their understanding of…
Category: Fairy Chapter Book Seires
LETTER TO MY YOUNGER SELF
Dear Younger Self, I know that you often worry about your writing skills and how they will develop over time. I want to assure you that with each new book you write, your skills will improve and continually develop. It’s a natural progression that will allow you to find your rhythm, method, and voice. When…
READ IN SEQUENCE OR OUT OF ORDER?
The Mischief series can be read in sequence or as stand-alone books because each story within the series is self-contained and focuses on a specific adventure or challenge faced by Lilly, Boris, and Jack. While there is an overarching storyline and character development throughout the series, each book can be enjoyed independently without prior knowledge…
Finding Time To Write
Finding time to write as a parent can be challenging, but with some planning and prioritization, it is possible. Here are some tips to help you carve out time for writing: 1. Establish a writing routine: Set aside a specific time each day or week dedicated solely to writing. It could be early mornings, during…
Developing compelling characters in writing involves several key steps
Developing compelling characters takes time. Often trial and error will help authors/writers develop their method. These steps help me; feel free to give them a try. 1. Start with a strong foundation: Begin by creating a solid backstory for your characters. Understand their history, upbringing, personality traits, and motivations. This will help you build a…
Stranger in the Mushroom Patch
The fourth installment of the delightful adventure Mischief Series is now available Excerpt From Stranger in the Mushroom Patch – Amanda M. Thrasher, This material is protected by copyright. Monsieur Pierre caught a glimpse of Boris’s arm in a midway forward motion in such a manner it could only mean one thing—a moss bomb was…
Excerpt: Mischief in the Mushroom Patch – the first book of The Mischief Series
Lilly knelt down in the middle of the daisy patch and carefully placed the basket beside her. She ran her hand over the daisies as she wondered which one to pick. Out of the corner of her eye, she spotted the perfect one. Gently she snapped the stalk and laid the beautiful daisy carefully in…
Do YOU feel NORMAL yet?
We are three and half months into the new year, 2021, and things are just now starting to feel normal around here, at least to me, anyway. It seems as if we’ve been in a holding pattern for over a year here at PRPP, and in reality, we have. We took drastic strategic steps to…
