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Seamus Ailin’s Sailing Thoughtward:  A Journey Through Sounds, Seasons & Stars
A look behind the structure of Seamus Ailin’s Sailing Thoughtward—why the poems are arranged as a journey, what inspired the book’s four sections, and how the notes, facts, and sidenotes are meant to spark shared curiosity for children and the grown-ups reading with them.
17.03.26 09:57 PM - Comment(s)
Why James Doesn’t Participate in Book Clubs or BookTok
JamesAllenWrites.com reposting of author participation policy
11.03.26 11:57 PM - Comment(s)

Many Have Never Heard of the Yiddish Storyteller…

Many have never heard of the Yiddish storyteller who found music in the ordinary — who understood that the smallest lives often carry the loudest truths. One day, his village tales would inspire Broadway royalty and big-screen stardom.

But the gnomes h...

06.03.26 11:53 AM - Comment(s)
Spring Is When the Gnomes Wake Up
Spring is when the gnomes unplug the amps and head for the garden. Discover Rock & Gnome™ handcrafted garden greeting cards for plant lovers and spring markets.
03.03.26 11:36 AM - Comment(s)
Cedar Planters — Spring Is Closer Than You Think

Every year it happens the same way. The weather hints at warmth, the seed catalogs start calling your name, and suddenly everyone realizes planting season is right around the corner.

By then?
Custom builds are backed up.

At All En Crafts LLC, we build handcrafted cedar planters in three practical sizes...

02.03.26 11:18 PM - Comment(s)