The Power of Words, a Voice in the Darkness, and Love

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I cannot tell you how much I adore this story: J.K. Rowling found out her books helped save this baby’s life. Her response was magic. Devoted, loving parents, a little fighter who wouldn’t give up, and a lovely author and her gift. It illustrates the power of words and stories, a comforting voice in the darkness, and most of all, love.

My favorite part…

“Ahead of her lies the hippogriff and the golden snitch and the time-turner and a sprawling, dazzling world where girls are the smartest, the strangest people make the best friends, and you can’t judge someone until you see what they have seen. She will be reminded that no one gets through life alone, and children carry the strength inside them to right the world. I hope she will remember that she has carried a bit of that magic with her, all this time.” – Kelley Benham French, the child’s mother.

Just in Time for the Holidays Sale at MLR Press

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To celebrate the holidays and show readers how much they are appreciated, MLR Press is having a sale on their website all day December 8th. Use coupon code PRECHR2016 to receive a 25% discount on your entire order.

A great time to pick up a copy of my holiday story SOMETHING TO BELIEVE IN.

Happy shopping!

Story Inspiration: Lost in Thought, Time Together, and More Story Prompt Photos

Here are some new photos for my story inspiration series. Any of these images give you writers out there new ideas? Do these pictures have you asking questions? What are these people thinking? Why are they together? How long have they known each other? Why are some of them alone right then? What’s on their minds right then?

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Don’t forget, I also have story inspiration and beautiful love boards at Pinterest, which I typically update more often with images that inspire me.