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Best Thanksgiving Books for Kids
by Lela Davidson
Holidays provide great reasons to introduce new books to your child. For the kid who hasn't shown much interest in books or reading, the excitement of Halloween may be enough to lure him to the page. It's easy... published 13 months ago
Parents Guide to AR Books and Tests: What is Accelerated Reader?
by Lela Davidson
Many parents are initially confused when their kids come home talking about the AR books they checked out of the school library or AR tests they took at school on a given day. Here are the basics of... published 9 months ago
How to Write a Novel in Six Months, Week 6: Outlining
by Lela Davidson
Now's the time in the novel writing journey where I start to get really nervous. I stare at my stack of index cards terrified that what I've written are nothing more than a collection of stupid ideas that will... published 3 months ago
Best Pregnancy Books
by Lela Davidson
So you've found out you're pregnant and now are looking for the best pregnancy books. I can tell you this is a highly subjective area. I recommend setting aside some time in your local big box or used... published 2 years ago
Best Books to Read Aloud to Kids
by Lela Davidson
Some of the best time you spend with your kids is reading to them. Reading aloud also lets you expose children to great literature. With school teachers having more and more tests to teach to, there is less... published 11 months ago
How to Write a Novel in Six Months, Week 4: Sketching Characters
by Lela Davidson
I have to admit, this isn't my favorite week. For whatever reason, I have always been resistant to the idea of creating detailed character sketches. Even though I know it'll help, I still don't like to do it.... published 3 months ago
Best Christmas Books for Children
by Lela Davidson
Holidays provide great reasons to introduce new books to your child. For the kid who hasn't shown much interest in books or reading, the themes of Christmas may be enough to lure him to the page. It's easy to... published 13 months ago
How to Write a Novel in Six Months, Week Seven: Detail Scene Beats
by Lela Davidson
Detail scene beats? What is that supposed to mean? Okay, I admit I don't actually know what that means, but it's the way I'm describing the next layer after the initial outlining. We all know there's supposed... published 3 months ago
How to Write a Novel in Six Months, Week 18 Drafting Update: Plugging Along
by Lela Davidson
This was a good week, however I fell a bit behind on my drafting. The main theme of my novel writing these days is confidence. Maybe too much so! I’m starting to realize that the energy and enthusiasm level... published 6 days ago
Best Halloween Books for Kids
by Lela Davidson
Holidays provide great reasons to introduce new books to your child. For the kid who hasn't shown much interest in books or reading, the excitement of Halloween may be enough to lure him to the page. It's easy... published 14 months ago










