https://www.rsbnetwork.com/opinion/op-ed-christmas-is-back-in-america/ Celebrating the holidays should be a blessed occasion, not political. Americans have always been known for our knack for… Read more Op-ed: Christmas is back in America
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‘Pets, Pets, Pets,’ sends out every bark, meow, and squeak for #1!
The happiest new animal book is a bestseller! “Chicken Soup for the Soul: Pets, Pets, Pets: 101 Entertaining Stories” hit… Read more ‘Pets, Pets, Pets,’ sends out every bark, meow, and squeak for #1!
Crickety
We have a new pet in our midst. But it’s not furry, fuzzy, feathery, or scaley! He’s a cricket. I’ve… Read more Crickety
2,000 is something, right?
A couple of years ago, I hit a pretty cool publishing milestone. I had my 1,000th piece of writing published.… Read more 2,000 is something, right?
I Survived the Youth Writing Workshop
I love teaching. I love writing. I love teaching writing. But it’s summer break, and not all students love learning… Read more I Survived the Youth Writing Workshop
Teaching the Youth
Another year of teaching at my homeschooling co-op has wrapped up just as I’m finalizing my writer’s guild Youth writing… Read more Teaching the Youth
Not too shabby
My latest story, “When the Sled Hits the Light Post,” won first place for the March contest with my local… Read more Not too shabby
A Great Reading
I had another great book event Saturday! Author Tess Clarkson and I shared our Chicken Soup for the Soul stories… Read more A Great Reading
A new writing contest is coming!
The American First Magazine writing contests are on their way. Get ready to send your poetry, nonfiction and fiction. From… Read more A new writing contest is coming!
The TWO Turtle for my happy little birthday girl
It’s my youngest’s second birthday! Everyone rejoice!! haha She was born six days after my eldest’s birthday so there is… Read more The TWO Turtle for my happy little birthday girl
Jessica Marie Baumgartner 