by Emily Plank, Abundant Life Children | Aug 30, 2015 | Book Review, Perspective |
So, you may have noticed that I’ve been a little absent lately. There’s a good reason.
Friends and faithful readers, I am so excited to share with you that over the past year… I have written a book!
My book looks at childhood through the eyes of children, exploring what they are really doing when they pretend to play with guns, or say things like “no boys allowed,” or resist clean up time. It examines the interaction between adults and the children they work with, and tries to amplify the voices of children in those interactions.
I am so excited to share this news with you. I still have work ahead in the editing process, as well as nailing down details like a title and fancy cover art. I am thrilled to be working with the wonderful team at Redleaf Press to bring this book to print.
Thank you for your consistent and loving support in reading my blog; your encouragement led me to believe in my abilities as a writer. Please continue to follow me here, on Facebook, and on Twitter for updates.
I’ll keep you posted!
<3 Emily
by Emily Plank, Abundant Life Children | Aug 28, 2015 | Uncategorized |
Several months ago, I received an email from Rachel Macy Stafford asking if I would be willing to read an advance copy of her new book, Hands Free Life: 9 Habits for Overcoming Distraction, Living Better, & Loving More. I was honored! I have been a long-time reader of Hands Free Mama, and admirer of the work that Rachel does to help parents and families live intentionally, free of technological distractions. Her first book, Hands Free Mama, became an instant best-seller, striking a chord with mothers who desire to live more simply.
I found Hands Free Life to be a superbly readable and practical book, full of simple take-aways that empower families to engage with each other in intentional ways. Always hopeful, the book challenges readers to make new choices without binding them in guilt to the choices they made in the past.
Today, I am excited today to bring you this interview with Rachel, along with a chance to win her new book before you can buy it! As you read, you will find my questions in bold. At the end of the Q&A are instructions for how to enter to win! (more…)
