by Amanda Trumpower | Apr 22, 2022 | Book Reviews, Chapter Book Spotlight, Writing
I’m so excited to introduce Wendy Mattox, author of the animal-centric and outdoorsy chapter book series the Magic Magnifying Glass. Not only does Wendy love animals, adventure, hiking in the mountains, and sharing books with kids…she also loves Jesus! Her...
by Amanda Trumpower | Apr 15, 2022 | Book Reviews, Picture Book Spotlight, Writing
If you’re a fan of the British royal family or World War II history, you’re going to love our guest author today. Susan Webb is a long-time royal fan, especially of King George VI. He was the father of the current British monarch, Queen Elizabeth II, and...
by Amanda Trumpower | Apr 15, 2022 | Book Reviews, Chapter Book Spotlight, Events, Writing
If you’ve been with me from the beginning, you know the book baby near to my heart is my Robin Hood retelling with superpowers. (And dragons!) Although I’m pursing Collar Cases this year, anything dragon-related puts me in my happy place. Which is why...
by Amanda Trumpower | Apr 14, 2022 | Collar Cases, Guest Podcasting, Media Appearances, My Books
I recently visited Laura Blodgett on The Happy Homeschool podcast. We talked books for homeschoolers; why you’ll never see a snake or a giraffe in Collar Cases; and how Alex eating chicken nuggets has world-building implications. Laura is also running a...
by Amanda Trumpower | Mar 19, 2022 | Events, Guest Speaking, Virtual Events, Writing
Amanda had the tremendous privilege of coaching New York homeschool students interested in a future that involves writing. They discussed why it’s critical for Christian storytellers to take up the pen; what the most important secret in the history of the...
by Amanda Trumpower | Mar 18, 2022 | Book Reviews, Chapter Book Spotlight, Events, Writing
We are back again for another installment of Chapter Book Spotlight! Today, we’re meeting one woman with three names. She’s coming to us as Ella Shine, author of an absolutely adorable animal-based chapter book series, The Pet Sitters. But here’s fun...
