Writing a novel isn’t for the weak but writing historical fiction is on another level of challenge. And those not willing to roll up their sleeves for the amount of work this genre takes need not apply. But, if you’re up for a literary challenge and have an appetite for history, this genre may be … Continue reading Four Principles in Writing Historical Fiction
The Best Self-Discovery Books to Gain a Sense of Direction
There isn’t just one straight path, whether towards success or happiness, but a plethora of paths. The same goes for self-discovery. We’re all complex beings made up of so many puzzle pieces. It’s normal to try and figure out how they all work together. You see, there is no “Aha! This is who I am” … Continue reading The Best Self-Discovery Books to Gain a Sense of Direction
How to Stay in Love during Hard Times
Husbands and wives pledge to love each other through the good times and the bad, in sickness and health, through wealth and poverty. These promises can feel comforting on the wedding day, but when bad times knock on the door, love often flies out the window. How can a couple stick together even when things … Continue reading How to Stay in Love during Hard Times
Remarkable Spiritual Books to Nurture Your Soul
Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com Spiritual development improves our means to deal with life's ups and downs and recover from adversity. Spirituality teaches us to be patient, discreet, and considerate of others to make us better people. This will allow us to broaden our knowledge and consciousness beyond the ego. Everyone is born with the … Continue reading Remarkable Spiritual Books to Nurture Your Soul
Five Incredible Female Poets Who Can Speak to Your Soul
Sometimes, a few short words can change your life. Poetry, like many art forms, has a way of expressing the inexpressible and exposing human nature through musical rhythms, vivid imagery, and powerful metaphors. Each poem expresses a different message, tells a different story, or just proves a point. It is much needed in today's society … Continue reading Five Incredible Female Poets Who Can Speak to Your Soul
Easy Baking Recipes to Try with the Family
A little time in the kitchen is all it takes to create lasting memories for everyone. Baking is an opportunity to learn, bond, and maybe have a good laugh after a long stressful day. We all have things going on in our day, but baking is a center ground to finally get together. The overall … Continue reading Easy Baking Recipes to Try with the Family
Completed Book Series Guaranteed to Keep You Reading
One of the most bittersweet things for any reader is nearing the end of a book, the ghastly feeling of having to part ways with it after an explosive reading. While there are moments nearing the conclusion of a standalone where it's perfect and makes your heart swell with joy, the nagging need for "MORE" … Continue reading Completed Book Series Guaranteed to Keep You Reading
The Elements of Historical Fiction
History is fascinating, but there's only so much we can learn from textbooks in school. It's one thing to read straight facts about the olden days, and it's another to live them. And while living ancient history would only be possible with a time machine, we can at least have a taste of what life … Continue reading The Elements of Historical Fiction
What Does the Bible Teach about Family
When we think about the Catholic family, the first image that conjures to mind is a well-dressed family attending Sunday mass unwaveringly. However, being a Catholic family is much deeper than that. To be a Catholic family is to focalize family life around God, allowing Him to lead life—whether as an individual or as a … Continue reading What Does the Bible Teach about Family
How to Write Historical Fiction: Blending Fact and Fiction
One question from historical fiction readers always comes up: What was real and what was imagined? There’s a blurred line between fiction and fact in this genre. Historical fiction is fiction based on history. More of a dramatic piece and must tell an interesting, hopefully, gripping story. In fact, this is an attempt made by … Continue reading How to Write Historical Fiction: Blending Fact and Fiction
Wandering Will 