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Our Great Country
The Fourth of July is more than just barbeques and fireworks!
Andrea Jo Rodgers
Jul 42 min read


The End-or the Beginning
People have a way of appearing at the right moment—some we never would have expected—to show us that all is not lost.
Cynthia T. Toney
Jun 152 min read


Traveling Through Stories
Someone once asked me if all my novels are set in travel locations. I thought it an odd question at first, since many of my books are set...
Leslea Wahl
Jun 22 min read


Celebrating My New Release with St. Rita
I found out my newest book, A Summer to Treasure, was scheduled to be released while I was away.
Leslea Wahl
May 303 min read


A Brief Guide to a Hunter Lent
Let the fictional saint in this speculative series inspire you to renew your Lenten sacrifices, especially as we near Passiontide.
Corinna Turner
Apr 44 min read


5 Amazing Benefits of Confirmation
One can easily misunderstand or not realize the amazing benefits of Confirmation. It might even seem unnecessary. But is it?
Theresa Linden
Apr 25 min read


T.M. Gaouette discusses the Saint Patrick's Day themed anthology Treasures, Visible & Invisible
Treasures, Visible & Invisible is our third anthology of short stories by 8 Catholic Teen Books authors. It celebrates Saint Patrick and...
T. M. Gaouette
Mar 161 min read


The Healing Power of a Good Confession
Confession might be the one thing that gets harder the more you do it.
Amanda Purcell Lauer
Mar 72 min read


What the souls in purgatory wish we knew
The Church teaches that these souls rely on our prayers to relieve some of their temporal suffering and speed their journey to heaven.
Theresa Linden
Nov 2, 20244 min read


Public Libraries Ain't What They Used to Be
We want parents and grandparents to be confident in choosing books, knowing that they’ll not only find a good story but one that reflects a
Carolyn Astfalk
Oct 31, 20243 min read


I have never celebrated Halloween, but I hope to this year. Here's why.
Image by Larisa Koshkina from Pixabay
Marie Keiser
Sep 12, 20241 min read


Dr. Seuss and the Power of Writing Constraints
I was recently inspired by a quote attributed to Theodor Seuss Geisel , the beloved children's author better known as Dr. Seuss:  ...
Sarah Robsdottir
Aug 19, 20245 min read


5 Saint Novels Your Teen Will Love
Through misperception or stale storytelling, the lives of the saints may seem boring or irrelevant. They are quite the opposite!
Carolyn Astfalk
Jul 18, 20243 min read


Our Lives, Our Fortunes and Our Sacred Honor
Signatures are sacred—perhaps a strange thing to say when signing things usually seems more like a pointless formality.
Marie Keiser
Jul 3, 20243 min read


The Truth About Love
The word love gets thrown around a lot, and we often say it without really understanding what it means. I love him. God is love. I love...
Marie Keiser
Jun 20, 20244 min read


5 Ways to Be a Good Friend
To have a good friendship, it helps to know how to be a good friend, so here are 5 suggestions!
Theresa Linden
Apr 29, 20245 min read


Trusting God with Our Fate
Did you see the recent solar eclipse in North America? Were you awed or unimpressed? What about your anticipation of the eclipse? Those...
Carolyn Astfalk
Apr 16, 20243 min read


Who Was That Masked Man?
Imagine sitting by yourself in your family room on a spring night, watching television or playing video games. You’re enjoying your...
Antony B. Kolenc
Apr 3, 20244 min read


Faith Through Fiction: Saint Patrick's Day Special
On March 17th, many will celebrate the feast day of Saint Patrick of Ireland, whether they are Catholic or not and whether they are Irish...
Theresa Linden
Mar 15, 20241 min read


The Church is a Storyteller
Once upon a time, everyone was waiting. What were they waiting for, you might ask? Well, not all of them really knew. They were waiting...
Marie Keiser
Mar 1, 20243 min read
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