Sarah Hoven

P.S. That’s how I became an official writer. I’ve been inventing stories in my head for as long as I can remember.

Hi, Hannah, it’s nice to meet you! WaterSnail is a very interesting name; how did you acquire it?
Well, I think two things got me into writing: a) my favorite author, Bodie Thoene, and b) the deplorable lack of good books in the library (especially in the Children’s and Young Adult sections). Bodie Thoene’s series on the Holocaust inspired me to…[Read more]

A community book writing station- that’s a terrific idea! Let’s do it!

Cool! Do you know any other words in Swahili?
Thanks for telling me about the Julie Klassen books. I will try to find them.

Hi, Rolena
Oh wow, that is a lot of animals! What kind of parrots do you have?

Oh, by the way… What does hujambo mean?

The father’s name is Davy, and the chicks are Sparrow, Kestrel, Osprey, and Elisa. Their mother Elsie died a few years ago. 🙁
I’ve never read Julie Klassen’s books. What time period are they set in?

Yes, we performed it. It was a lot of fun, although my singing was awful.

Yes; I have five cockatiels. They are some of the best pets ever.
What is your favorite book genre? Mine is historical fiction.

Thanks, Kate. In my story, one opponent is a common soldier, while the other is a trained knight. I guess they would be broadsword fighting, then.

What kind of animals do you have?
Just wondering. 🙂

Hi, Rachel! Welcome to the forum!

Hi Hannah,
I only read the first book in the Red Rock Mystery series, and I enjoyed it very much.
I read Great Expectations, and I didn’t like it nearly as much as Dickens’ other books. I’m not sure why it is said to be his best one.

Edwin Brook sounds like a medieval name. Is it?

Thank you, Daeus. The background information I am having trouble with is historical, so your first suggestion is especially helpful. So is your comment about using clues and advanced warnings.

Hi Kate,
I have to say that I agree with your comment (#4066). I would have said the same thing. Also, I think the best thing to do is to ask The Lord how to handle each individual situation.

That does make sense. I hadn’t thought of using a talkative character to reveal information; that is a good idea. Your second suggestion was also very helpful. Thank you.