Christmas, books and gift-giving go together like a cozy fire and a cup of hot chocolate. Being a book lover/storyteller/writer, I’ve got a few fireside book suggestions. Like me, you probably have a bookworm or two in your life. You can’t go wrong with the gift of a good book. Beware, you are about to READ MORE
Candle in the Window
Grief is Meant to be Shared “The LORD is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” – Psalm 34:18 December 3rd, 2023, my world crashed! I stood beside my husband, In the ICU, holding his hand, telling him how much I love him. Three days later, the angels escorted him to READ MORE
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A Christmas Story-‘Twas the Night Before Christmas
A compelling and redemptive story of a runaway and his encounter on Christmas eve with a kind and mysterious old man. Based on an actual event .
The Hayloft
Grandpa’s barn and entry where one finds the stairs that lead to the loft. Cats and kittens are welcome on the farm. They even have their own ladder and window entry for their safety and convenience.
Outhouses I Have Known
It may not have Wi-Fi, but it gets the job done. Outhouses are interesting. Mostly, they are interesting because they bring back memories. The most interesting of memories would be the ones connected to 30 degrees below weather, dead of winter, 8:30 PM…and it’s not only “cold outside” it’s dark outside. My siblings and I READ MORE
Set the Scene and You Set the Mood
Why is the setting in your story important? Your characters need a time and place in which to move. The setting answers the when and the where of your story, giving it a frame of reference. This adds authenticity and credibility to your storytelling. When you set the scene, you set the mood, the atmosphere. Spooky scene READ MORE
Book Illustrations from Children’s Book on Asthma
I had a lot of fun creating some 20+ illustrations for an educational book on Asthma. Below are some of my illustrations. I sketched first, scanned my sketches and colored and created on Photoshop Elements. Sofia, the husky in proof #10, 2nd row, middle – the stages of drawing Carrie Wachsmann © Other samples of READ MORE
An “In Light of Eternity” Story
His name was John We first met one afternoon when my husband and I stopped to shop for fresh vegetables at our local Fruiticana. He sat slouched on the sidewalk, wearing a dark hoodie covering most of his eyes, a small bag beside him and his back to the wall. He waved as we entered READ MORE
Heroic Newfoundland Dog on the Titanic
(If you enjoy dog stories, you might enjoy my book – Newfies to the Rescue on Amazon.) The great Titanic’s demise – April 14, 1912 Did you know the captain of the Titanic, William McMaster Murdoch, had his Newfoundland dog, Rigel, on board the Titanic? Did you know Rigel was responsible for rescuing the passengers on READ MORE
Are Dragons Real?
http://www.mytinyphone.com/wallpaper/94553/ Dragons Why are we so fascinated by these mythological, fire-breathing, mysterious, treasure-hording, cunning, terrifying, monster creatures? Wait. I think I just answered that question. But could dragons be real? Did you know the Bible has a lot to say about dragons? Isaiah 27: 1 (NASB) says: “In that day the Lord will punish Leviathan the READ MORE
Where do you go when waiting in line?
In my other world – storytelling Some time ago, I was waiting in line at the TD bank, deep in thought, when the person behind me kindly let me know teller #3 was trying to get my attention. I jolted back into reality, then smiled and offhandedly said, “Thank you… I was in my other READ MORE
A Cup of Tea While We Discuss Your Antagonist?
Welcome… Come, sit by the fire and I’ll pour you a special cup of tea – Midnight Fog, it’s called. Recipe for MIDNIGHT FOG… Steep a bag of Red Rooibos or Honeybush tea in 1/2 cup of boiling water. Whip 1/2 cup of chocolate milk (or substitute like chocolate almond milk) in blender Pour into READ MORE
Treasure Trap – “You’re not too young to read it… you’re not too old.”
Treasure Trap is the sequel to my first novel called The RYDER. ( visit theryder.wordpress.com for the background story to the series) As one grade 6 student who enjoyed The Ryder said … “You’re not too young to read it and you’re not too old to read it.” The same goes for Treasure Trap. Let’s take READ MORE
For the Love of Books
Just a few of the books on my bookshelf. Do you love books? I am not talking about just any kind of books. I’m talking about the kind of books you can hold in your hand – with a cover and pages that you can feel and turn. The kind of book you can put READ MORE