Your Monday Muse-David Dunn
Summer is coming. The heat index is rising. School is almost out. Doesn't it make you wish for those good old days? Days playing outside with friends. Running through the sprinklers in the backyard. Road tripping to the beach with family. Playing Monopoly at the dining room
8 Ways To Partner With Your Publisher
You signed your contract. Way to Go! Your manuscript is in the hands of your publisher. Yes! You are super excited to tell the world you really and truly ARE an author. Woohoo! Now What? As a writer, once you sign the paperwork, you
Two Time Benjamin Franklin 2018 Book Award Winner
We are thrilled to announce that our debut picture book, The Bubble Who Would Not POP! by author Shelly Roark and illustrated by Simone Krüger was honored by the Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA) with two Benjamin Franklin Book Awards on
Your Monday Muse-Citizen Way (Ft Bart Millard)
It's the end of April. A new month is creating fresh opportunities, new friendships, more open doors. Are you overwhelmed by the ocean in front of you or are you ready to be Wave Walker? "Thus saith the Lord, which maketh a
12 Quotes About Books For Readers
Happy World Book Day 2018! There are so many things we love about books
Your Monday Muse-Big Daddy Weave
Our God is the LION The Lion of Judah He's roaring with power and fighting our battles And every knee will bow before You Our God is the LAMB, the Lamb that was slain For the sin of the world, His blood breaks the chains And EVERY
Your Monday Muse- Social Club Misfits (ft. Tauren Wells)
It's Monday! It's a new day! It's a fresh start! The first 3 months of the year are over and Spring is here! :) It's time to shed your sadness, your fears, your winter blues
Your Monday Muse-Carrie Underwood
He is Risen! The stone was rolled away! This morning, we can continue to celebrate His resurrection! We don't have to despair or worry, He's Alive! Rejoice! Jesus paid the debt for us. Sing Praises! Death was defeated! We are saved by Grace. Believe in Him. Ask Him
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
Behind the Scenes with Little Lamb Books at the Great Homeschool Convention 2018
The Great Homeschool Convention hosts five regional education events every year, including in Texas. They offer parents who choose to homeschool their children amazing guest speakers, a variety of classes on parenting and homeschooling topics, and an exhibit hall full
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,
A Merry Happy Christmas Birthday!
Merry Christmas! Happy Birthday! Or Merry Birthday? Happy Christmas? Most people aren't sure what to say when they find out that I have a Christmas Birthday. Usually this occurs when I'm at the doctor's office, the local DMV, or any other random moment
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
Your Monday Muse-Christmas Playlist (#2)
'Twas the week before Christmas
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
Your Monday Muse-Our Christmas Favorites
We are counting down the days until Christmas morning, and to keep us merry and bright, we compiled a Spotify playlist of some of our authors' favorite Christmas carols for Your Monday Muse today! There are a million variations of
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
Your Monday Muse-Newsboys
The pastor speaking from the platform this weekend said something so profound to the congregation on Sunday. "God will do what you can't, but not what you won't." Read it again. "God will do what you can't, but not what you won't." Let those
Your Monday Muse-Plumb
Last Friday was the first day of fall, but as often happens, there's been this feeling of having not only entered a new season on the calendar, but also having entered a different season in life. School schedules, activity commitments, work
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
We’re Celebrating Our Second Birthday!
Happy Birthday to US! Hooray! Woohoo! YEEHAW! It’s Little Lamb Books Second Birthday today, and I am so excited that we are celebrating this important day with so many new friends and partners! WOW! When I look back at where we were
Your Monday Muse-Louis Armstrong
It's catch up day. Do you have those? After a busy weekend of travel and activities, where no laundry or chores were done, today has been a day where I have spent time just catching up. Catching up on email, catching
4 Things To Do When Your Release Date Is Delayed
"The hurrier I go, the behinder I get." -The White Rabbit Ever feel like you've fallen down the rabbit hole and become The White Rabbit from Alice's Adventures in Wonderland? Moving fast, but still sometimes late? We were told this sometimes happens,
Your Monday Muse-Harry Connick, Jr.
Many of us today are feeling intense feelings, both empathetic and sympathetic. Our emotions are running the gauntlet from sadness and devastation to fear and anxiety to anger and impatience. We see the impact of Hurricanes Harvey and Irma, and,
Let’s Celebrate Christmas in July
Let's celebrate Christmas in July! Yep, I said it. I know, I know, the idea of Christmas right now is making your eyes twitch, your nose crinkle, and your heart start pounding…fast! I'm sorry…well, um, okay, not really. You see, I'm a Christmas Baby,
Your Monday Muse-Tori Kelly
Working in the publishing business day to day, I'm often in awe of all that God brings together. The words. The illustrations. The manufacturing. The distribution. Each time we add a piece, try something new, reach out to book stores,
Your Monday Muse-For King and Country
Good Morning All! As you set out on your Monday, the first day of a fresh week, I pray you find time to seek our Heavenly Father and ask Him to show you clear opportunities to feel His presence. It's so easy
A #FaithPitch Success Story
We are gearing up for a fresh round of #FaithPitch in three (3) weeks! Recently, we heard from a few participants about some exciting successes due to #FaithPitch. Agents signed writers after reading their submissions. Writers found their publishers after
Your Monday Muse-The Beach Boys
Hello Friends and Followers! Wooohooo, y'all
Your Monday Muse-Nichole Nordeman
So, yesterday was Mother's Day, and I don't know about you, but I had some mixed feelings this year about this day. Here's why. I'm the daughter of a wonderful Mom, who has beat cancer twice with God's help, who is
Your Monday Muse-Hollyn
GOOD MORNING LAMBIES! It's a new day, a new week! The sun is shining (in Texas)! It's the last month of school. Summer is so close we can almost touch it! As we move through our days and the busyness of life,
BIG BUBBLETASTIC NEWS
I am super excited to join Louie, our loyal Little Lamb Books mascot, in announcing two big news stories today! First, when we launched our publishing company in the fall of 2015, we had several goals, among them was to be
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,
Beginner Basic Training: The WHEN of Writing KidLit
We're in Week 3 of the Beginner Basic Training series, a week by week glance at six general questions that rookie and veteran writers can use to break down the basic facts used to develop their stories. Better known in
Your Monday Muse-Mercy Me
I woke up with a cloud over my head yesterday. My feelings were skewed in a negative direction, and I was struggling to see light in my tunnel. There were many "What If" questions weighing me down. Have you ever felt
Beginner Basic Training: The WHAT of Writing KidLit
When we started our Beginner Basic Training series we said that we would spend the next six weeks breaking down the Five Ws and an H questions so that we can better plan and produce literature for kids that takes
Your Monday Muse-Jasmine Murray
Ciao Y'all! Yesterday was Easter, and it was such a beautiful day, however, I have a confession: I am not one that can sit and watch movies that depict the crucifixion. I am a very visual person, and since having my
Beginner Basic Training: The WHO of Writing KidLit
Today, we kick off the six-part series titled Beginner Basic Training with the first question on our list of building blocks to good writing of children's fiction: Who? Each question on the list seems quite simple, but really there is more
Your Monday Muse-We Are Messengers
Good Morning Lambies! PubU in Portland this past weekend was brilliant! Loved it! Absorbed so much good information and knowledge. But, today, oh goodness y'all, I am sooooo tired! What about you this Monday? Are you weary, tired, exhausted? Are you
Beginner Basic Training: Six Lessons for Writing Kidlit
As a beginner trying to start writing your winning novel, you will hear a myriad of comments like, “Just sit down and write”, “Just show up”, or “Write a little bit every day”. All of these comments have some truth to
Your Monday Muse-Mercy Me
I'm entering the busy season of publishing and travel. If you want to follow along, be sure to join me on Instagram at @little_lamb_books. I'm heading to Portland this week and NYC in May, and I can't wait to share
Your Monday Muse-Micah Tyler
Mondays are hard enough, but this one day of the week is infinitely harder when you have to do something you don't like (Hello dentist appointment!), or you have to meet a deadline (How are ya taxes?!), or you just
Your Monday Muse-Blanca
It's the First Day of SPRING! To be technical, the Spring Equinox of 2017 began today at 5:28am in the Northern Hemisphere. Either way, this makes me want to shout WAHOO! It's not because spring is my favorite season, but rather because it's
Your Monday Muse-TobyMac
It's the last Monday in February. Hard to believe, isn't it? Today, I woke up to overcast and rainy skies with a chill in the air. It doesn't make for a very cheerful start to the week. But, no matter the gray
Are YOU ready to Pitch at #FaithPitch?
#FaithPitch is a faith-based pitch party on Twitter where writers tweet a 140-character pitch for their completed, edited, unpublished FICTION-only manuscripts. And, it's happening TOMORROW! Here are the specifics: February 28, 2017 (8AM – 8PM CST). 140-characters, include #FaithPitch and # fiction
Your Monday Muse-Mandisa
Yes, ,I know, today is Tuesday, not Monday, but because yesterday was a holiday (in the USA) and today is the first day of the work week for most, I thought we could all use this pick-me-up. I think this morning
2017 Twitter Pitch Parties!
Hey Little Lamb Books Followers! Hope you're having a TERRIFIC day today! I'm super excited to share some BIG news with you in this post, so be sure to read through the entire thing. If you’ve been active on social media over
Your Monday Muse-Hillsong Young and Free
Good Morning. How are you today? Doing okay? I don't know about you, but sometimes when I wake up on a Monday, nothing feels good, tastes good, sounds good, or looks good. I feel lost and indecisive. Breakfast? No Thank You News on
Who We Are
Hi, I’m Rachel, and I’m the Publisher and Managing Editor of Little Lamb Books. I also consider myself navigator of our roadmap, captain of our cheerleading squad, and all around lead animal wrangler in our zoo. Sounds fun, right? I thought I’d