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As writers, we love words. But there are some words that should rarely be used or are used in the wrong way. Here’s a list of words I search for in my WIP’s. I’ve used them in bad examples and…
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Christian Young Adult Fiction
Here’s a list of a few Christian Young Adult Novels. Historical: William Henry Is a Fine Name by Cathy Gohlke I Have Seen Him In the Watchfires by Cathy Gohlke Sci-fi: Ripple Effect (Time Thriller Trilogy, Vol. 1) by Paul…
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“The Outsiders” by SE Hinton Recommend Young Adult Novel
“The Outsiders” by SE Hinton First Published: 1967 by Puffin Books Awards: New York Herald Tribune Best Teenage Books List, 1967 Chicago Tribune Book World Spring Book Festival Honor Book, 1967 Media and Methods Maxi Award, 1975 ALA Best Young…
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Young Adult Genre In Christian Fiction
Young Adult novels have been around for centuries, but the classification is a new one. SE Hinton was the first one to write a novel designated as young adult. That novel is The Outsiders. Other novels have been written as…
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10 Things You Can Do With Dad
If you’re having hard time deciding something to do with your dad on Father’s Day, here’s some suggestions. Watch sports on TV Play sports Fishing Hunting Build something out of wood Go to a hardware store Fix a car Go…
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The Principle of the Path Book Review
The Principle of the Path How to Get from Where You Are to Where You Want to Be By Andy Stanley Book Description Your Direction, not Your Intention, Determines Your Destination. There is often a tension between where we want…
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First Post
I’m Tamera Lynn Kraft, and Word Sharpeners is my new blog. I’m a writer and a children’s pastor. I have other blogs and websites including the following: Faith Filled Historicals For the Adventurous Heart has interesting facts from American history and some…
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