In today's episode, I speak with author Madeleine Carroll about Ephraim's Gladness, an Advent/Christmas story with message from the parable of the lost sheep. You'll hear about:

• An update on my new contract for a book for adults (details to come)
• Illustration progress for upcoming book Arthur the Clumsy Altar Server - in color!!
• Timing updates for Seven Gifts of Baptism (Holy Heroes, 2022)
• Insight into one-on-one manuscript critiques and personal book coaching
• Writing question answered: What is back matter?
• How God inspired Madeleine Carroll during a time of grief
• How Catechesis of the Good Shepherd teaches Scripture
• How to WIN a copy of Ephraim's Gladness - ENTER HERE
• Where to find Ephraim's Gladness
• And more!

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