Book Notes: “The Light” series by Jacqueline Brown
December 11, 2019
Catholicmom
The Light ends with hearts broken open and a new way of life forged. I’m interested in seeing what the second book in the series brings.
Bulletin Board: New Term, New Tools
January 8, 2020
Today’s Catholic Teacher
Modern saints are given poetic treatment in Saintly Rhymes for Modern Times, written and illustrated by Meghan Bausch. St. Faustina, St. Josephine Bakhita, and more are the subjects of short, rhyming biographies with complementary illustrations that bring the saint to life.
Love Stories Giveaway: Come Back to Me
February 19, 2020
Reading Is My Superpower
As I began reading and writing Christian romance, I gave more thought to this love of falling in love. Where does it come from? Why do we crave it?
CM Hangout: What if your broken heart helped save a soul?
February 20, 2020
Catholicmom
Carolyn Astfalk shares a personal story about praying for the dead, Theresa Linden’s novel Tortured Soul, and the Catholic Fiction Challenge.
Bulletin Board: Cold Weather, Hot Ideas
March 4, 2020
Today’s Catholic Teacher
Audacious Ignatius by Paul Mitchell is a rhyming, vocabulary- building picture book that would serve as an excellent read-aloud for students in the primary grades. How many ways can you rhyme Ignatius? Available from Corde Press.
Spring 2020: Bulletin Board Extra
March 10, 2020
Today’s Catholic Teacher
Looking for some new apps? Who has time to discover new creations, let alone test them out? The Educational App Store, a discovery marketplace for educational apps, takes away some of the guesswork. All featured apps are certified and reviewed by experienced teachers. A 14-day free trial allows you to explore recommended apps.
Indie Author Spotlight: Carolyn Astfalk
April 6, 2020
The Edifying Word
I write mainly to get the ideas in my head out and onto paper! I always had sort of a cinematic imagination, but I never knew what to do with it until I started writing novels. Once I found that outlet, it’s been hard not to write, though I’m greatly limited by the time I have available for it.
Author Interview of Carolyn Astfalk
May 11, 2020
Patricia’s corner
I hope that each book is better written that the one before it, and I hope that each book reaches the readers for whom God intends it. I’d like to have five more published novels in five years’ time.
Meatless Friday: Swiss Chard Pie
August 7, 2020
CatholicMom
Spinach would make a suitable substitute for Swiss chard.
Leftovers, if you have any, reheat well for breakfast or lunch.