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Storytelling for Kids

Posted on May 21, 2019 by Val

I’m excited to be teaching an online class next month called Storytelling for Kids. The class runs June 3-28, 2019, and you can sign up at https://pennwriters.org/storytelling-for-kids/. In this four-week course, students will examine techniques for writing stories for middle grade and … Continue reading →

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Writer Wednesday: Bullying–Stealing Rationality

Posted on July 26, 2017 by Val

Back in my childhood, which thankfully happened before the Internet explosion and before everyone was “connected” online, bullies were few and far between. I vaguely remember each class having usually one bully, and the bullying happened in person so that … Continue reading →

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Flash fiction: Reaching through the Years by Val Muller

Posted on June 8, 2017 by Val

Welcome to the Spot Writers, bringing you your weekly dose of flash fiction. The prompt for this month: Check out these 10 fancy nature words. Choose one of the words, and make it either the title or theme of your … Continue reading →

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Writer Wednesday: The Girl Who Flew Away

Posted on March 22, 2017 by Val

I’m pleased to share my latest young adult novel with you. The Girl Who Flew Away continues my love of young adult literature. As a high school teacher, I have seen the power of literature to inspire young readers and empower … Continue reading →

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Writer Wednesday: Gathered Fragments by Harriet Michael

Posted on November 2, 2016 by Val

For this week’s Writer Wednesday feature, I’m honored to feature guest author Harriet Michael. A Christian writer, she has written a devotional and a book about prayer. I enjoy how her post today asks us to focus on the value … Continue reading →

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Writer Wednesday with Christy Diachenko

Posted on July 20, 2016 by Val

This week, I had a chance to interview Christy Diachenko. Her newest book, Nolle Prosequi, has just been released, and it looks like she’s woven in personal experience, fiction, and faith to create her tale. As I learned in the … Continue reading →

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Writer Wednesday with Alana Woods

Posted on April 13, 2016 by Val

This week, I had the opportunity to talk with Alana Woods, author of two contemporary Australian thrillers.  Tell us about yourself: Career public servant in a past life.  And a professional editor for much of it.  After giving up full-time … Continue reading →

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Writer Wednesday with Jo Marshall

Posted on April 6, 2016 by Val

This week I had a chance to interview Jo Marshall, a fellow children’s author. I love learning the “back story” about how authors became inspired for their series, and I enjoyed learning more about Jo. Her books will eventually appear … Continue reading →

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Writer Wednesday with Lana Kortchik

Posted on March 30, 2016 by Val

This week I got to chat with Lana Kortchik, author of Savaged Lands, released with Endeavor Press. I enjoyed her tale, “Sixteen Days Ago,” in Freedom Forge Press’s Forging Freedom anthology. She’s had experiences living in diverse locations around the … Continue reading →

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Networking Opportunities for Writers

Posted on March 27, 2016 by Val

When I was in high school, I heard the cliché “It’s not what you know; it’s who you know” so many times that I vowed to disprove it. I always felt it was important to obtain skills and knowledge. The … Continue reading →

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