by Vella Karman | Jun 18, 2025 | Author News, Book Reviews
I love comfort reads. For most of my life, I’ve been an escape reader. Whenever I’ve felt too anxious or stressed or overwhelmed, I’ve lost myself in a book. And we’re talking LOSING myself in a book. I’d pick up a book, planning to read...
by Vella Karman | Jun 11, 2025 | Author News, Soli Deo Gloria
“I’m not cut out for this,” a voice screams in the back of my mind. “I’m not good at this. I’m making a mistake.” My heart beats hard, like a bird frantically flapping its wings to avoid a fall. Air catches in my lungs....
by Vella Karman | Jun 4, 2025 | Author News, Bonfires & Stars
I’m reading this book called Strange Fire, and it’s about how important supernatural stuff is to the Christian walk. I’m really glad I’m reading it, but the book has one idea that I don’t agree with: it implies that God isn’t whimsical. What is whimsy? I don’t know...
by Vella Karman | Mar 5, 2025 | Author News, Belonging, Book Reviews
My friend stole my birthday. I met Noah about a year and a half ago now. We’re in an apprenticeship program together. We’re the kind of friends and classmates that don’t say much, but know we care about each other. We’re kinda like siblings. You see,...
by Vella Karman | Feb 5, 2025 | Author News, Soli Deo Gloria
God has told me over and over again that He did not make me for an ordinary life. He’s told me in different ways, places, and times. But I’ve always felt sure it’s Him. I’m more certain of this than almost anything else in my life. But my life might...
by Vella Karman | Jan 15, 2025 | Author News, Belonging, Bonfires & Stars
I’m working on a huge project right now. I’m the managing editor for Fantastical Summer, a collection of summer-themed magical realism short stories from different authors. It will be released in May 2025 and for the next two weeks, submissions are open. Writers...
