by Kristie Booker | Jul 2, 2024 | Recipes
1 cup frozen mixed berries (strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, and blackberries) 1 cup fresh spinach leaves 1 ripe banana, peeled and frozen 1 cup unsweetened almond milk or milk of your choice 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt 1 tablespoon chia seeds 1 tablespoon honey...
by Kristie Booker | May 28, 2024 | Recipes
Let me tell you about my family’s favorite buttermilk drop biscuits, a treasured recipe passed down from my great aunt. She was a devoted farm wife whose memory, along with my grandmothers’, inspired my character Mary Ann in my novel, Blooming Into Life....
by Kristie Booker | May 28, 2024 | Post
As a writer, I’m my own harshest critic. Upon reflection, I’ve identified areas where Blooming Into Life could be improved. The story could be strengthened, the characters more fully developed, and the overall narrative made more cohesive. When I first...
by Kristie Booker | May 14, 2024 | Post
Blooming Into Life When I started writing Blooming Into Life, I set out to explore the messy, complicated world of family relationships. Also, I wanted to delve into the incredible resilience of the human spirit. These themes have always fascinated me. I aimed to...