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Guest Post: Why Middle Grade Fantasy Isn’t About Magic

Guest Post: Why Middle Grade Fantasy Isn’t About Magic

by J. J. Johnson | May 11, 2025 | Writing

This guest post was written by Christian middle grade author J. J. Johnson. It appeared first in his Substack. Last week, we explored middle grade horror—not the kind that aims to traumatize, but the kind that trains kids to be brave. The kind that tells them: you can...
Introducing a New Collar Cases Illustrator Lady!

Introducing a New Collar Cases Illustrator Lady!

by Amanda Trumpower | Aug 29, 2022 | Collar Cases, My Books, Writing

Sometimes, even the best superheroes find themselves needing to pass on their super mantle to someone new. Today, we announce one such transition: Illustrator Lady Sarah Johnson is passing her paintbrush to a new artist, Miss Molly Farnsley. We thank Sarah for her...
Chapter Book Spotlight: The Dragon Flyers by Cynthia Star

Chapter Book Spotlight: The Dragon Flyers by Cynthia Star

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...
Podcast Appearance: Books for Homeschoolers & Giveaway

Podcast Appearance: Books for Homeschoolers & Giveaway

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...
NY Homeschool Student Writers Coached On Writing Calling

NY Homeschool Student Writers Coached On Writing Calling

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...
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