by Becca Wierwille | Jan 26, 2022 | Book Reviews
*Please note: This post contains affiliate links. Earlier this month, my family enjoyed a rainy weekend at the cabin. We went on a few muddy walks, but I spent much of my time curled up in front of the wood fireplace, reading. Little did I know that I brought along...
by Becca Wierwille | Dec 29, 2021 | Stories Around Us
When I was in kindergarten, I couldn’t wait for our class Christmas party. My mom and I even made reindeer cookies (well… I’m sure she made them and I helped taste-test) for the occasion. The day of the party, we loaded up our reindeer cookies in the car and headed...
by Becca Wierwille | Dec 8, 2021 | Book Reviews
*Please note: This post contains affiliate links. During the holiday season, I find myself so thankful for family—in every sense of the word. I’m thankful for my family and my husband’s family. I’m thankful for friends and a community who have become family. I’m...
by Becca Wierwille | Nov 24, 2021 | Stories Around Us
It had been a long day. My husband Seth and I were both tired, after overfilled schedules and too much work to do in too little time. The sun set outside on a perfect fall evening, but we both found ourselves trapped inside, wrapping up our tasks for the day. But then...
by Becca Wierwille | Nov 10, 2021 | Author Interviews
*Please note, this post contains affiliate links. I love making new writing friends, and when I met Allie Slocum at an online writers’ conference this summer, I couldn’t believe how much we had in common. We both write middle grade, we both teach, and we both create...
by Becca Wierwille | Oct 27, 2021 | Stories Around Us
A few months ago, I cooked a big batch of food so Seth and I would have enough food for the rest of the week. I knew we had some busy evenings coming up and wanted to knock out my time in the kitchen early on so neither of us would have to worry about cooking later....
by Becca Wierwille | Oct 13, 2021 | Book Reviews
*Please note: This post contains affiliate links. My favorite book as a child is still at the top of my list today. I mean, who can resist a cast of characters that includes a dog with a sense of humor, a local librarian who once fought off a bear, an ex-con, and...
by Becca Wierwille | Sep 29, 2021 | Stories Around Us
When I was young, I thought I knew what would make me happy. The stuffed purple dragon with shimmering scales and glittering wings. It was the most beautiful toy in the store—even better, if you put its mouth to your ear, it would whisper a kind secret. Yup. I needed...
by Becca Wierwille | Sep 8, 2021 | Author Interviews
*Please note, this post contains affiliate links. I’ve attended several virtual writers conferences this year, and at one of them, I got to hear from author Tim Shoemaker. Among his vast speaking and writing experience, he writes contemporary adventure and suspense...
by Becca Wierwille | Aug 25, 2021 | Stories Around Us
Have you ever sat outside on a cloudless night and looked at the stars? And not just to glance up, but to really look—to admire God’s handiwork in the sky and recognize the vast nature of His creation? I can tell you I haven’t done this enough. But I do remember...
