The Storyteller Squad

Plot Twist: I’m Not Done Yet

I think I know the stories you’re looking for. Hurricanes that last for fifty years? Secluded societies where girls and boys are kept completely separate (even from their opposite gendered parents!) until...

Exciting news—Elise has a publishing contract!

When I finished my first draft in 2020, I knew I had created something special, but it needed a little work. Okay… a lot of work. But if you had told me I’d still be working on this book in 2026, I would...

Dreaming about writing a book?

Here’s proof that it’s never too late: My dream to write a book was shelved until I was an empty-nester. At that point, naggy doubts chewed on me and insisted, “You’re too old.” I tried not to listen. Even...

Let’s Stay Connected

Hi, I’m Michelle Kaderly Welsh. I’ve written 45 blogs for the Storyteller Squad since joining in 2020. This is the 46th. These blogs covered parenting and writing tips, encouragement for parents and aspiring...

Almost goodbye (but here’s where you can enjoy many of our book reviews)

As I get ready to say goodbye to you here on the Storyteller Squad blog, I realize that I never officially introduced myself to all you readers! While other authors have been familiar faces to you for years, I...

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