Author Archives: AJ Cattapan

Monday Book Review: Bird Face by Cynthia T. Toney

Posted on January 12, 2015 by AJ Cattapan

I’d heard a lot about Bird Face from a lot of my fellow ACFW authors (of which Cynthia T. Toney is one), so I was excited when I got the chance to read her sweet coming-of-age story. Title: Bird Face … Continue reading →

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Word of the Year 2015 and Good News Jar

Posted on January 6, 2015 by AJ Cattapan

For the past two years, I’ve picked a “word of the year” instead of making New Year’s resolutions. Last year, I picked the word trust, as in I was going to trust in God’s plan. Since my plans never seem … Continue reading →

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Monday Book Review: The First Principle by Marissa Shrock

Posted on January 5, 2015 by AJ Cattapan

Today I’m bringing you another young adult dystopian book by one of my fellow ACFW authors, and I’ve got to give her kudos for tackling tough subjects: teen pregnancy and abortion. Title: The First Principle Author: Marissa Schrock Genre: dystopian Age … Continue reading →

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Spin Cycle: 10 Questions

Posted on December 30, 2014 by AJ Cattapan

For the Spin Cycle this week, Ginny Marie is asking us to answer ten questions about blogging. Here goes: 1. What do you love the most about blogging? Being able to “converse” with people I don’t get to see on … Continue reading →

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Monday Book Review: Impervious by Heather Letto

Posted on December 29, 2014 by AJ Cattapan

It’s been a long time since I’ve had the chance to do a Monday Book Review, so I’m starting off what I hope will be a series of them in the upcoming months by discussing Impervious, a young adult dystopian … Continue reading →

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Holiday Recipe: Rum Balls!

Posted on December 12, 2014 by AJ Cattapan

This week for the Spin Cycle, Ginny Marie has asked us to share our favorite holiday recipes. Anyone who knows me well knows that I love to bake, so when I think holiday recipes, I think Christmas cookies! We definitely … Continue reading →

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December Giveaway: Cross Bracelet from Rome!

Posted on December 9, 2014 by AJ Cattapan

For the December giveaway, I’m raffling off a cross bracelet that I bought in Rome last July. I had it with me during the Sunday Angelus, so it’s been blessed by Pope Francis, too! Enter below! You can earn extra … Continue reading →

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Shake It Off!

Posted on November 18, 2014 by AJ Cattapan

This week on the Spin Cycle, Ginny Marie is giving us free rein to discuss whatever we’d like for her linkup, so I’ve decided to share a funny, little story from last week. On Thursday, I met with my spiritual … Continue reading →

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Halloween Show and Tell

Posted on November 7, 2014 by AJ Cattapan

This week on the Spin Cycle, they’re doing a Halloween recap. Here’s my Halloween, in brief. It started off well enough. Two weeks before Halloween, I was invited to a pumpkin carving party. I like to think they turned out … Continue reading →

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November Giveaway!

Posted on November 6, 2014 by AJ Cattapan

It’s time for the November giveaway! This month I’m giving away something related to one of the main characters in my upcoming young adult novel, Angelhood. The main character’s little sister is named Cecille. I took her name from St. … Continue reading →

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