This is a picture of my mother holding my baby boy, William James Bandy. Every Mother’s Day I think about my wonderful mother. I still miss her, but I know she’s in a better place, and I will see her again one day. I wrote this poem to honor her. Missing Mama My mama went […]
Have you ever been on a treasure hunt? Isn’t it fun to follow the clues? Years ago, I learned of a scarlet thread in the Bible that runs from Genesis through Revelation. The clues lead to treasure! In Genesis chapter 3, after Adam and Eve disobeyed God, they were ashamed. They hid in the garden
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Hello, my friends. Today I’m sharing another interview with you. If you’re interested in reading it, please click on the link below! https://readingismysuperpower.org/2022/02/21/author-interview-and-a-giveaway-esther-bandy-under-the-tangerine-tree/
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I’m thankful I was able to publish my debut middle-grade novel Under the Tangerine Tree in January, and I’m grateful for the video interview and the three written interviews I’ve had since then. I’ve already shared the video and the first written interview with you. The second written interview was with Elliott Kurta at Carol
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Since I published Under the Tangerine Tree in January, I’ve had the opportunity to do three written interviews at different websites. The first of these interviews was with Ashley Rescot, a musician and author. She enjoys interviewing authors who have been strongly influenced by music in their lives and in their writing. Since music has
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After years of writing, researching, revising, and editing, my debut middle-grade novel, Under the Tangerine Tree, was finally published in January of this year. It took years to get my book ready for publication, but it was worth the work and the very long journey. I’m thankful for everyone who prayed for me and encouraged
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Triumph from Tragedy is a collection of personal stories of struggle, courage, hope, and victory from 49 different authors. The book ends with a wonderful Bible study by author Denise George. I’m thankful that my personal story, “Don’t Ask Why, Ask What,” is included in this anthology. “Don’t Ask Why, Ask What” I struggled
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It’s that time of the year again. Stores and homes are filled with Christmas decorations, shoppers are buying things they can’t afford, and store owners are looking forward to the most profitable shopping days of the year. The giving season is here. Some folks shop until they drop, then they spend the next six months
Have you ever sat at the bedside of someone who was dying? I have. When my beloved husband was dying of cancer, I was there, heartbroken at the thought of living the rest of my life on earth without him. But I was also thankful that when he left this earthly life, he’d be in
I’ve loved books since I was a child. They entertain me and introduce me to a variety of people, places, and historical events. Some even give me a better understanding of Biblical truth. Perhaps that’s why I think it’s so important to provide great books for young readers today. I recently wrote an article about
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