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Today I am thrilled to share a truly special feature on the blog—an interview with author Madeline (Maddie) Arnold, daughter of Pastor Dane Burk, about her

Today I am thrilled to share a truly special feature on the blog—an interview with author Madeline (Maddie) Arnold, daughter of Pastor Dane Burk, about her powerful new memoir, Box of Darkness. For readers who were moved by Educated by Tara Westover or I’m Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy, Box of Darkness offers another deeply honest, unflinching coming-of-age narrative.

MaryEllen Whitton didn’t set out to become an author. In fact, she calls herself an “accidental” one — a woman who began writing not for an audience, but for

MaryEllen Whitton didn’t set out to become an author. In fact, she calls herself an “accidental” one — a woman who began writing not for an audience, but for her daughter, during a moment of struggle that needed light. What started as simple handwritten “I AM” statements, created to uplift someone she loved, soon became a lifeline for MaryEllen herself.

Engaging Introductions: Capturing Your Audience's Interest The initial impression your blog post makes is crucial, and that's where your introduction comes into play. Hook your readers with a captivating opening that sparks curiosity or emotion. Address their pain points or questions to establish a connection. Outline the purpose of your post and give a sneak peek into what they can expect.

Engaging Introductions: Capturing Your Audience's Interest The initial impression your blog post makes is crucial, and that's where your introduction comes into play. Hook your readers with a captivating opening that sparks curiosity or emotion. Address their pain points or questions to establish a connection. Outline the purpose of your post and give a sneak peek into what they can expect.

Engaging Introductions: Capturing Your Audience's Interest The initial impression your blog post makes is crucial, and that's where your introduction comes into play. Hook your readers with a captivating opening that sparks curiosity or emotion. Address their pain points or questions to establish a connection. Outline the purpose of your post and give a sneak peek into what they can expect.

PRESS RELEASE - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Trash Panda Publishing Issues Firm Denial of Involvement in “Drunk Raccoon Liquor Store Incident." Northborough, MA — In light of recent highly publicized allegations involving a rogue raccoon, several broken bottles of premium whiskey, and one extremely unflattering photo of said raccoon passed out beside a toilet, Trash Panda Publishing wishes to clarify the following:

YouTube video by Will Cook For Smiles

YouTube video by Will Cook For Smiles

The Author Who Speaks to the Soul: A Conversation with Q.M. Gatlin I am thrilled to be interviewing Q.M. Gatlin, who has been incredibly busy in

I am thrilled to be interviewing Q.M. Gatlin, who has been incredibly busy in 2025—publishing five books in a single year. Her debut of the year, Beautiful Chaos (February 2025), is a hybrid collection of poetry, artwork, and journaling prompts that invites readers into deep self-reflection and emotional healing. It has already earned 45 five-star reviews, with readers praising it as soulful, meditative, and grounding.

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Remember "Choose Your Own Adventure Books?" When I was in elementary school, I was obsessed with Choose Your Own Adventure books. I’d spend entire afternoons hunched over those slim paperbacks, flipping back and forth between pages, convinced I could outsmart the story if I just made the “perfect” combination of choices. There was something thrilling—almost electric—about steering my own path, failing spectacularly, and diving back in to try again.