You know how sometimes you find a book that clings on to you, and you just cherish the memory of it, afraid that it can …
How to Have a Great YA Summer
I spend a lot of time watching movies and reading books. I love being able to leave my normal world, escaping into the life of someone completely …
December 3 by Bria Jerome
“December 3” is an excerpt from Jerome’s series called Life Lessons from a Mental Hospital. “I didn’t really have a reason to leave, I …
June Writing Challenge: Honorable Mentions — Jayvee De Castro and Sara Antunovic
These 100-word stories from June’s challenge were selected as Honorable Mentions. Those who complete this challenge are now encouraged to share their stories in the …
Kris Dinnison Shares Writing Advice and Talks About Her Debut Novel—You and Me and Him
You and Me and Him is a touching story full of friendship, music, and wit, and tomorrow, July 7th, marks the day that this remarkable YA novel …
Review: The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins
Rachel takes the same commuter train every morning. Every day she rattles down the track, flashes past a stretch of cozy suburban homes, and stops …
July Writing Challenge
Welcome, Germies, to this month’s writing challenge! This challenge will begin today and will end July 31st. However, you are welcome to come back anytime to complete …
How Words and I Met
Whenever I think about how I discovered my passion for writing, I know it always comes down to the day that my parents gave me my first …
Ashes by Emily Ward
Charles wasn’t meant to take the files on Mrs. Conway’s insurance claim out of the office, but he did it anyway. He tucked them into …