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Theresa Linden
May 30, 20223 min read
Why Choose the Narrow Gate?
“Enter by the narrow gate; for the gate is wide and the way is easy, that leads to destruction, and those who enter by it are many. For...
Theresa Linden
May 21, 20222 min read
Let's Get Catholic Teen Books into Local Libraries
Who doesn't love a good adventure or mystery, an inspiring historical or saint story, a thought-provoking science fiction or dystopian,...
Marie Keiser
May 1, 20222 min read
Why Speculative Fiction?
Catholic parents want their kids to read books that will help them absorb Catholic values and ideas. They want books that will not just...
Corinna Turner
Apr 16, 20223 min read
S.O.G. – Save Our Grandchildren
I should start by apologizing to teen readers if this post seems aimed more at your parents. Actually, if you have friends, if you have...
Corinna Turner
Apr 1, 20223 min read
Forming Teens in Life Issues
It’s not uncommon for authors who have written pro-life fiction for teens—even squeaky clean pro-life fiction—to occasionally get a...
Theresa Linden
Mar 15, 20222 min read
Is Your Life Boring? Stop making these 4 mistakes about conflict.
As a writer, I’ve come to appreciate the value of conflict. Without it, a story is BORING! If the main character starts out perfect and...
Leslea Wahl
Feb 28, 20223 min read
How well do you know CatholicTeenBooks.com?
Finding the right books for yourself or young adult family members can be a challenge. Our site offers books from 16 authors, multiple...
Carolyn Astfalk
Feb 13, 20223 min read
5 Dumb Ideas I Had about Romance
#5: Valentine’s Day is a big deal. Oh, it felt like a big deal. There was heartache and tears when year after year, no boy was slipping...
Ellen Gable Hrkach
Jan 31, 20222 min read
Love Your Neighbor as Yourself
February is the month of Valentine’s Day, and that usually means chocolates, roses, and candy hearts for one’s “sweetheart.” It’s...
Marie Keiser
Jan 15, 20222 min read
The Parts That Aren't in the Books
Usually when we're dreaming of what our lives are going to be like, we think of special, important moments. A first date, a job...
T. M. Gaouette
Jan 4, 20222 min read
The New Year is a Reflection of God's Mercy
When we think about a new year, we often think about resolutions to better ourselves or new goals to aspire to. Maybe we look back and...
Amanda Purcell Lauer
Dec 16, 20213 min read
Oh, the Places You'll Go
As they say, books can transport you anywhere. While that certainly is true for book readers, it can be equally true for book writers as...
Amanda Purcell Lauer
Nov 30, 20214 min read
The Importance of Family Traditions
In these modern times, life passes by at the speed of sound. Regardless of the myriad ways we have to communicate, people seem to be less...
Andrea Jo Rodgers
Nov 15, 20212 min read
Take Nothing for Granted
Do you ever take time to give thanks to God? It’s easy to flow along with everyday life. One can easily get caught up in the...
A.J. Cattapan
Nov 3, 20213 min read
Thankfulness—It’s Not Just for Thanksgiving!
Thankfulness is not just for Thanksgiving
Theresa Linden
Oct 1, 20215 min read
True Friends Are Closer Than You Think
In Proverbs we read that “There are friends who pretend to be friends, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother (Proverbs 18:2
Barb Szyszkiewicz
Sep 15, 20212 min read
6 Ways to Read Your Way Out of Student Burnout
I started my senior year in high school the right way, or so I thought: overscheduled. My school was a 25-minute drive from home, and...
Antony B. Kolenc
Sep 1, 20214 min read
God's Winding Path for Our Lives
Where is the path of your life leading you, and how did you get on that road? We often hear people say that God has a plan for us, but is...
Cynthia T. Toney
Jul 31, 20213 min read
Grow Where You're Planted
It might seem strange to think of plants as companions, but some of God’s natural gifts to us since ancient times—herbs—have been mine....
Carolyn Astfalk
Jul 4, 20212 min read
Catholic Teen Books Road Trip!
United States of America Alaska 3 Things to Forget by Cynthia T. Toney Arizona Battle for His Soul by Theresa Linden Colorado The Perfect...
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