Category Archives: Books

Lost in a Good Book

Posted on May 15, 2026 by Andrea R Huelsenbeck

When I’m under the influence of a well-written book, nothing else exists. I’d gladly give up eating, sleeping, and taking care of my family if I could just stay under the spell of the magical words. When I was about … Continue reading →

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Authors and Fiction Series I’m Addicted To

Posted on October 17, 2025 by Andrea R Huelsenbeck

If you force me to name my favorite author, I’d probably say John Grisham. Whenever he has a new book out, I buy it. I am occasionally disappointed, but not often. His consistent excellence puts him at the top of … Continue reading →

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The Problem with Banning Books

Posted on April 25, 2025 by Andrea R Huelsenbeck

In the 1990s, when I still had small children at home, I went to a writer’s conference where an author presented an in-depth workshop on writing for children. Inspired and wanting to experience more, I went to the library to … Continue reading →

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Storytime

Posted on December 6, 2022 by Andrea R Huelsenbeck

Gather the children.

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A Few Questions

Posted on July 23, 2021 by Andrea R Huelsenbeck

I am reading Tribe of Mentors: Short Life Advice from the Best in the World by Tim Ferriss. He submitted a group of eleven questions to more than 100 people whom he admired for their brilliance, questions whose answers he believed would … Continue reading →

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Books to Share with Your Children at Christmastime

Posted on December 6, 2019 by Andrea R Huelsenbeck

Reading to your children is beneficial in so many ways. During the frenetic weeks before the holidays, turning off the smartphone and reading to your kids is a great way to slow down and focus on the joy of the … Continue reading →

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Video of the Day: This Book Rocks

Posted on February 26, 2019 by Andrea R Huelsenbeck

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Video of the Day: The Christmas Story Told Through Rocks

Posted on December 15, 2018 by Andrea R Huelsenbeck

To learn more about the art of Patti Rokus, and for more information about her book, click here.

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Review: The Story of With by Allen Arnold

Posted on October 27, 2017 by Andrea R Huelsenbeck

This review first appeared on ARHtistic License. In January, I attended a writers’ mini-conference given by Christian Writers of the West. The guest speaker was Allen Arnold, former fiction editor for Thomas Nelson. He spoke at length about inspiration and creativity … Continue reading →

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My New Tween Book Release

Posted on March 17, 2017 by Linda Carlblom

I squirm a little when it comes to self-promoting a new book. It feels so self-serving and that goes against my grain. But I’m super proud to announce the release of my new book, Meet Shelby Culpepper, which is book … Continue reading →