Legions of books exist about writing: how to write, how to publish, how to make a living as a writer... but books about being a parent and a writer? Nothing. No books that dive deep into the realities of raising young kids while striving for success as a professional writer. The sleepless nights. The worries and fears. The efforts to teach kids kindness, empathy, understanding. And of course, potty training. Until now. Author and parent Chrissy Wissler offers this much-needed resource. Writing While Raising Young Kids: An Author's Guide to Finding Balance holds nothing back. Wissler chronicles her own emotional journey as she struggles to find her way between the needs of her two differently wired kids, her own dreams, and redefining what 'success' means-for her and her family. A must-read book for any writer tackling the even bigger job of parenting at the same time. Because when it comes to raising kids, we're all in this...together. "Reading Chrissy Wissler's Parents and Prose blog is like having a much-needed conversation with your best friend, which offers reassurance that you're not alone in your struggles and proof that we can all find a path that works for us if we just listen to our hearts and our children."-Allyson Longueira, award-winning writer, publisher and parent "Written from the heart, [Chrissy Wissler] invites the reader to follow along on her journey as she struggles to find ways to help her special needs children-and discovers the best way to help them is through helping herself. The experiences Chrissy shares and the path she's followed are often difficult-emotionally-to read. I found myself celebrating each of her successes and pondering her discoveries long into the night. Well worth the reading experience, whether you be parent or writer or both!"-Lousia Swann, Author, Editor, and Parent About her novel Home Run, New York Times bestselling author Kristine Kathryn Rusch said: "Wonderful book, chockfull of unexpected surprises. If you like sports novels, you'll like this-even if you don't like romance. If you like romance, you'll like this-even if you don't like sports novels."

Writing While Raising Young Kids: An Author's Guide to Finding Balance

Who needs a stupid prom date? Not Lacey. Not ever. Unlike the rest of her squealing, screaming softball team, Lacey needs no one. Certainly not some mousey nerd she bowls over in her rush to leave the field. Because for girls like Lacey, the perfect date... Never exists. Another story of love and understanding, and of finding yourself. In the popular Little League series, where dreams and second chances... come true.

Throw Like a Girl, Catch a Date - The Little League Series, #2

Kate Silver hates being different. Funny, slightly-pointed ears, reflexes a little too good. Nothing at all like her 'normal' classmates. Not even 'normal' enough for the middle of nowhere-Montana, with her crazy grandma, and a boy clearly staring at her from behind a Cap'n Crunch cereal box. Hide all she wants, but some truths refuse to stay hidden."Hidden in Truth" weaves an unforgettable tale of mythical creatures and a hint of magic as Kate learns what being different truly means. The second story in the intriguing Elven Heritage series."I love this [story]; it was a very fast and clear read. A wonderful coming-of-age fantasy novel." -Dean Wesley Smith, USA TodayBestselling Author, on Hidden in Time

Hidden in Truth - Elven Heritage, #2

Kate Silver wants nothing more than to stretch across this boulder. To soak in the last, warm rays of the sun. The golden specks glittering in the air. This quiet glade, a soothing balm on her aching body... and soul. She wants nothing more than to forget. Forget trudging up some mountain for three days. Forget the twigs sticking out her hair. Forget the elf soul living inside her. But peace and quiet never lasts, and time never truly stands still... Especially when it comes to magic."Hidden in Time, " the long awaited follow-up story in the popular Elven Heritage series. A living, breathing world filled with mythical creatures, gods of legends, and one young woman brave enough to stand up and face them."I love this [story]; it was a very fast and clear read. A wonderful coming-of-age fantasy novel." -Dean Wesley Smith, USA TodayBestselling Author, on Hidden in Time

Hidden in Time - Elven Heritage, #9

Video game companies play games. Reading books, and a romance no less? Never going to happen. Karen loves books, especially romances. Ryan hates books, especially romances. All that changes when they learn their newest project: creating the first ever romance video game. Heartwarming, unforgettable characters set in the same world as the novel, Second Chance. This story, Anything, Possible, shows the true power of dreaming and braving the world outside your comfort zone."If you like sports novels, you'll like this-even if you don't like romance. If you like romance, you'll like this-even if you don't like sports novels. Wonderful book, chockfull of unexpected surprises." -Kristine Kathryn Rusch, USA TodayBestselling Author, on Home Run

Anything Possible - Romance Video Game

Kate Silver knows stubborn. Really. Even if Grandma throws another sausage onto that pan. Sizzling and perfect. Her traitorous stomach, growling-Nope. Not saying a word. Of course when Kate demands the seemingly innocent question, why she got handed these freakishly-pointed ears, she stirs up a whole lot more trouble than just Grandma and her cooking. A good thing stubborn runs the family."Hidden in Shadow, " the third story in the popular Elven Heritage series, follows Kate as she dives deeper into her mysterious heritage. A heritage filled with elves and magic, where she slowly uncovers her place in this world. And, her future."I love this [story]; it was a very fast and clear read. A wonderful coming-of-age fantasy novel." -Dean Wesley Smith, USA TodayBestselling Author, on Hidden in Time

Hidden in Shadow - Elven Heritage, #3

Like most video game designers, Lauren works on the project her boss tells her to. Not happy with it? Too bad; you buck up and get the job done, anyway. An impossible task for Lauren as she eyes the stack romance novels on her desk, most with some half-naked dude on the cover. She wants nothing to do with them or her next project: the first ever romance video game. But running away? Finding a different project? Not an option. Fortunately for her, fellow designer, Paul, keeps a more open mind about such silly ideas about romance novels and... love. The second short story in the heart-warming Romance Video Game series. "Changing Perspective, " promises to delight and uplift and quite possibly, change your perspective of what love-and romance novels-truly means."If you like sports novels, you'll like this-even if you don't like romance. If you like romance, you'll like this-even if you don't like sports novels. Wonderful book, chockfull of unexpected surprises." -Kristine Kathryn Rusch, USA TodayBestselling Author, on Home Run

Changing Perspective - Romance Video Game, #2

Kate Silver hates being different. Her reflexes, a little too good. Her hearing, a little too sharp. Her ears, a little too pointed. She knows nothing about her mysterious heritage. Until now. The first four stories in the riveting Elven Heritage series. Magic and mystery, mythical creatures and a long lost race of elves. At the center, a young woman brave enough to find the truth. And, herself. Included in this collection: "Hidden in Mist, " "Hidden in Truth, " "Hidden in Shadow, " and "Hidden in Fire.""I love this [story]; it was a very fast and clear read. A wonderful coming-of-age fantasy novel." -Dean Wesley Smith, USA TodayBestselling Author, on Hidden in Time

Hidden in Lore - Elven Heritage Collection, #1

Kate Silver knows all about being different. Reflexes, a little too good. Hearing, a little too sharp. Ears, way too pointed. No chance at all of being some normal teenage girl. Especially when the truth of her mysterious heritage comes to light, one that refuses to hide any longer. Kate must decide to ignore the awakening magic inside herself... or forever embrace it. Either way, no turning back. Eight stories of magic, mythical creatures, and a time long ago when elves walked freely amongst us. Hidden in Legendcontains the first eight stories in the popular Elven Heritage series: "Hidden in Mist, " "Hidden in Truth, " "Hidden in Shadow, " "Hidden in Fire, " "Hidden in Flight, " "Hidden in Spirit, " "Hidden in Desire, " and "Hidden in Memory."I love this [story]; it was a very fast and clear read. A wonderful coming-of-age fantasy novel. -Dean Wesley Smith, USA TodayBestselling Author, on Hidden in Time

Hidden in Legend - Elven Heritage Collection, #3

Hard-working video game designer, Trish, watches as the conference room fills. Her male colleagues with their collars yanked high and hair slicked back. The few women with stars and dreams in their eyes, no idea at all the challenges working in a male-dominated industry. Including the man in the front row, with his unnerving gaze, staring her down. Everyone waits for Trish to speak... If she finds her voice. A love story that starts with an argument and ends with a possible future. "Speak Courage, " another story in the uplifting, heartwarming Romance Video Game series.

Speak Courage - Romance Video Game, #5

For the girls on the Sunny View softball team, senior year means one thing: college scholarships. And with competition so fierce and cutthroat, not all will succeed. But success means something different for Heather... If she finds the courage to stand up, and follow her heart. Another story in the popular Little League Series. Where friendship comes in strange places, courage lays a heartbeat away, and a possible love... right before you.

No Crying in Softball - The Little League Series, #4

Cassiel Clarke, reluctant psychic and all-around ghost-magnet, knew better than to trust Gran-certainly with her love life. So when the chills, tingles, and bubbling panic rush through her while she waits for her dinner date, she knows what that means... Not alone. Not her blind date, either. A ghost in need of moving on and Cass the only ghost-whisperer in sight. And with her ready to faint, no less. No where to run. Or hide. Not with ghosts... or nosey matchmaker grandmas. "An Unfinished Date, " the another story in the Cassiel Clarke series. The perfect blend of urban fantasy and sass, promising both to delight and carry you into another world-one where the dead wait patiently at the table beside yours.

An Unfinished Date - A Cassiel Clarke Mystery, #2

Kate Silver slams the truck door closed. Her tennis shoes grinding into the loose gravel. Ready to run, to leave and never look back. Tired of being lied to. Of her grandmother and this tiny town, where everyone knows about her mysterious heritage-except her. Kate demands answers. This time, magic answers. The fifth installment in the popular Elven Heritage series. A story of an ancient elven race, the magic they left behind, and the young woman stubborn enough to keep searching. "I love this [story]; it was a very fast and clear read. A wonderful coming-of-age fantasy novel." -Dean Wesley Smith, USA TodayBestselling Author, on Hidden in Time

Hidden in Flight - Elven Heritage, #5

Any Normal person thinks magic a myth. Anyone worth knowing, knows differently. Magic wanted and it took. Free pizza delivery, free Wi-Fi, freewill. All of it, fair game. Blessa of the Blessings Bridge made sure all her landing platforms, from the golden arches to the inter-dimensional voids, remained clear of seaweed and seagull shit. An important job, really. Essential, even. Too bad she hated it."The Blessings Bridge" will transport you to living, breathing world where magic resides alongside freeways, fishing piers, and funnel cakes. A world you never knew about, but always knew existed... right outside your backdoor.

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