Kind Soup by Jean Petersen
Happy Book Birthday to our latest picture book release this fall! Kind Soup is a yummy treasure that will encourage and inspire families to take part in acts of kindness for generations to come. Written by author Jean Petersen and illustrated by Janet
Good Night, Fireflies by Janet L. Christensen
What better way to kick-off our Birthday Month than to release a brand new picture book! Wahooo! We are super excited to share with you this delightful picture book that can be read in the classroom, in Sunday school, or at
WELCOME OUR NEW CHILDREN’S AUTHOR-ANNETTE CLAYTON!
Hey Everyone! Happy Christmas in July! This seems like a great time to introduce to you a new author in our Little Lamb Books family, especially since this author's book will be a Christmas title! Please help us welcome children’s
Gracie Lou Wants A Zoo Cover Reveal!
We are super excited to share there the second picture book from award-winning author Shelly Roark is titled Gracie Lou Wants A Zoo and we have a cover! WAHOOOOO! Beautifully illustrated by Simone Krüger, who illustrated six-time award winning picture book
Happy Birthday Author Amberly Kristen Clowe!
Happy Birthday to our fun, friendly, and award-winning author Amberly Kristen Clowe! Amberly is the creator of the Teeny Sweeney series and we are so excited to announce that not only will Book 2, Teeny Sweeney and the Cousin Calamity,
Welcome Our New Children’s Author-Janelle Higdon!
We have been hosting #FaithPitch for three years this June. When we do this event, we invite a variety of CBA agents and editors interested in faith-based fiction and non-fiction to join us. We never know who will be in attendance,
CONFESSIONS OF A CHILDREN’S BOOK AUTHOR … ABOUT EDITING
Contribution by Amberly Kristen Clowe, author of the award-winning Teeny Sweeney early chapter book series “So the writer who breeds more words than he needs Is making a chore for the reader who reads.” -Dr. Seuss I’m a big believer in what Dr. Seuss
Confessions of a Children’s Book Author … Research
Contribution by Darlo Gemeinhardt, author of the soon-to-be released middle grade K9 Crossroads series Research is a key component of being a writer, even a writer of children's books. While traditionally, historical novels may require more research than contemporary novels, I
HAPPY BIRTHDAY AUTHOR JEAN PETERSEN!
Happy Birthday to our author and resident cook extraordinaire Jean Petersen! We are blessed to be publishing Jean's newest picture book titled Kind Soup arriving this Fall! Here’s Five Fun Facts about Jean: Jean lives on a ranch with her four kids
WELCOME OUR NEW CHILDREN’S AUTHOR-AMANDA FLINN!
As previously mentioned (here), we signed three (3) new authors in the first quarter, and it’s time to introduce our newest addition. Please help us welcome children’s author Amanda Flinn and get to know all about her by visiting her website
HAPPY BIRTHDAY AUTHOR JEAN MATTHEW HALL!
Happy Birthday to our wise as an owl author Jean Matthew Hall! We are thankful and blessed to be working with Jean on her debut titles that make up the God's Creation series. This delightfully illustrated four-book series focuses on
WELCOME OUR NEW CHILDREN’S AUTHOR-ASHLEY JONES!
As previously mentioned (here), we signed three (3) new authors this quarter, so it's time to introduce another new face from our Little Lamb Books family of authors. Please help us welcome children's author Ashley L. Jones and read more about
Confessions of a Children’s Book Author … About Critique Groups
Contribution by Jean Matthew Hall, author of the soon-to-be released God's Creation Series As a writer, especially one that is just getting started, we often hear from agents, editors, and fellow authors that joining a critique group is important and joining
Welcome Our New Author-Debbie Spence!
After being closed to new submissions for three months (!), we at Little Lamb Books are excited to share the wonderful news that we have signed several new authors to our roster for 2019! Today, we are thrilled to introduce
Confessions of a Children’s Book Author … About Author Visits
Contribution by Shelly Roark, award-winning children's author of The Bubble Who Would Not POP! Want to know the best part about penning a children’s story? Reading it to your audience
HAPPY BIRTHDAY AUTHOR JANET L CHRISTENSEN!
Happy Birthday to the ever beautiful and full of grace Janet L. Christensen! We are blessed to be working with Janet and to release her debut picture book called Goodnight Firefly arriving for Summer 2019! Here’s Five Fun Facts about Janet:
Author’s Corner: A Small, Single Light
Guest blog by Janet Christensen, a Little Lamb Books author One of my little guys has never liked the dark. In fact, if we packed up to take a weekend trip away from home without packing a nightlight, you could guarantee
Release Day: C is for Christmas
We are delighted to announce the release of the our very first holiday picture book for children called C is for Christmas* by award-winning and bestselling author Michelle Medlock Adams! A is for Angels, B is for Birthday, C is for Christmas! Celebrate
Happy Birthday Author Michelle Medlock Adams!
Happy Birthday to the lovely Michelle Medlock Adams! We are super thrilled to release her brand new holiday picture book, C is for Christmas, Tuesday, November 20! Here’s Five Fun Facts about Michelle: She's been married to her high school sweetheart, Jeff,
Author’s Corner: Life Lessons From My Garden
Guest blog by Jean Petersen, a Little Lamb Books author Each time I go my garden, I’m excited to lift the oversized leaves of one of the growing vegetable plants. I feel like a kid in a candy store when I
Author’s Corner: I Love Fall
Guest Blog by Amberly Kristen Clowe, a Little Lamb Books author I love fall. I love that first snap of crisp air. I love the rich, warm browns and reds. I love the upcoming holiday excitement. But, for me, fall is more than
Happy Birthday Author Darlo Gemeinhardt!
Happy Birthday to our author, Darlo Gemeinhardt! Her middle-grade mystery, Abra-Cadaver Dog, will be released Fall 2019! Here’s Five Fun Facts about Darlo: Her favorite choice of beverage is Sprite. She works with the TALLACO K-9 Search and Rescue trainining SAR
Happy Birthday Author Shelly Roark!
Happy Birthday to Shelly Roark, four-time award-winning author of the delightful picture book, The Bubble Who Would Not POP! Here’s Five Fun Facts about Shelly: She graduated from Baylor University. She listens to Christmas music year-round! She is a very good
Happy Birthday Jason C. Joyner!
Happy Birthday to Jason C. Joyner, author of the young adult novel, Launch, Rise of the Anointed Book 1! Here's Five Fun Facts about Jason: He has a black cat named Anakin. He has TWO Bachelor Degrees. He loves Hot Tea-Early
Brand New YA Trilogy: Launch Release Day
Hello Little Lamb Books Followers! We are thrilled to announce the release of the our highly anticipated young adult novel, LAUNCH, the first in the Rise of the Anointed trilogy by debut author Jason C. Joyner! You are the generation that will
Welcome Our New Author-Darlo Gemeinhardt!
Today is a very special day because today I have the privilege to share with you some doggone lovely news. I am paws-itively delighted to introduce you to our newest Little Lamb Books family member
Launch Cover Reveal
Are you a young adult guy or girl searching for a story that will take you into a new world just a bit different than your own? Are you a librarian, teacher or parent looking for a young adult book that
Teeny Sweeney and the Mustache Cash is Available Now!
Teeny Sweeney and the Mustache Cash, written by author Amberly Kristen Clowe and illustrated by Janet Samuel, is the first book in our brand new chapter book series and introduces Teeny Sweeney, a young girl with a penchant for playfulness and shenanigans that
Welcome Our New Author-Michelle Medlock Adams!
When Little Lamb Books began the search in 2016 for authors to add to our roster, we began praying daily that God would lead us to men and women that loved the Lord, understood our goals, believed in our mission,
What Christmas Means To Me
Guest blogger Amberly Kristen Clowe, author of Teeny Sweeney and the Mustache Cash (pre-order now) For me, Christmas is that special time of year when we can all be completely silly in ugly sweaters, reindeer hats, and fluffy, warm socks. It means
That’s What Christmas Is All About
Guest blogger Bonnie Clark, author A couple of years ago I cancelled Christmas. Well sort of. I was overwhelmed with my three little ones and “making the rounds” to family festivities. Instead of a joyful time of year it began to be dreadful. The
A Christmas Celebration
Guest blogger Jean Matthew Hall, author of Seasons series (coming 2019) I'm baking. The wonderful aromas of spices & chocolates fill my house. My kitchen is a big mess with flour & sugar everywhere. Chocolate chips & sprinkles decorate my island. My little freezer is
Teeny Sweeney Cover Reveal
Today is Cover Reveal day for our debut chapter book Teeny Sweeney and the Mustache Cash! We are super excited to finally be able to share with you more about this delightful first in a series by Amberly Kristen Clowe and
The Spirit of Christmas
Guest Post from Janet L. Christensen, author of The Littlest Star (coming Christmas 2018) Every year at this time, I remember one particular Christmas, and an amazing experience that renewed our hope and strengthened our hearts during a challenging season of
Making Christmas Memorable
Guest Post from Jason C. Joyner, author of Launch (coming July 2018) My family had an interesting dynamic. My sister and brother were fifteen and twelve years older than me. By the time I remember things, they were adults. We were
A Christmas Miracle
Guest Post from Shelly Roark, author of The Bubble Who Would Not POP! “Christmas is Pish-Posh!” Thus says the grumpy leading character in The Christmas Miracle of Jonathan Toomey. Gathering round Susan Wojciechowski’s touching Christmas classic is one of my favorite family
Welcome Our New Author-Janet Christensen!
It's the first week of December, and all through the office, Christmas music is playing as we sing loud the chorus! We're closed to new queries, new business, and new tasks while we wrap up the year and give thanks for
Welcome Our new Author-Jean Matthew Hall!
I am always grateful when God brings a new author into our Little Lamb Books family. He is always introducing me to amazing and inspiring writers, and today is no different. I hope you will all join me as we
Welcome Our New Author-Jason C. Joyner!
You guys, it's been a great week! Celebrating our birthday is so fun, but even more fun is announcing the addition of a new author to our Little Lamb Books family. It's really one of my favorite things about being
Welcome Our New Author-Jean Petersen!
Y’all, what better day to celebrate than a Friday! Today, I’m thrilled to introduce to you the newest addition to our Little Lamb Books flock….Jean Petersen! Please join me in saying a big HELLO to Jean, who has some Texas roots,
Debut Picture Book Cover Revealed
Back in November of 2016, I was super thrilled to introduce our founding author Shelly Roark to you all. She is the first author to publish with Little Lamb Books, and I wrote a short introduction about her and the
Welcome Our New Author-Krissy Clowe!
When we hosted our #FaithPitch event in February this year, we invited all agents and editors who have an interest in faith-based fiction across the industry to join us. We also were hopeful that a variety of writers with completed,
Welcome Our New Author: Shelly Roark!
Sometimes you just know. Maybe it's because the hair on the back of your neck stands up. Maybe it's because reading the story out loud gives you goosebumps. Maybe it's because you get to the end and have to read it again. Maybe it's
For the Love
Hello Readers! Along with many other inspirational bloggers, I am super excited to be a part of Jen Hatmaker's "For the Love" Blog Tour! I pre-ordered my copy of her book way back in June (okay, June was only 2
Author Spotlight: Kiera Cass
During my time at the RT Booklover’s Convention in May, I sat in on a panel about romance in young adult fiction. There were six panelists and they shared information about how they write YA romance that was interesting end