Author Archives: Katherine Wacker

About Katherine Wacker

Katherine Wacker is currently a reviewer for Bethany House Publishers, and Howard Books. She is a Craftsman graduate of the Jerry B. Jenkins Christian Writer’s Guild. She holds a B.A in History from San Diego State-Imperial Valley Campus. In her spare time she likes to read books, watch sports, and do jigsaw puzzles. She lives at home with her parents, and kitty, Lily.

Why Christians Should Care About Good Writing Jared C. Wilson

Posted on May 1, 2024 by Katherine Wacker

I’ve heard some variation of that sentiment a number of times over the years, more lately while teaching my writing course at Midwestern Seminary. Some Christians are committed to the idea that the quality of writing isn’t really all that … Continue reading →

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Plato’s burial place finally revealed after AI deciphers ancient scroll carbonized in Mount Vesuvius eruption

Posted on April 29, 2024 by Katherine Wacker

By Jennifer Nalewicki  published April 25, 2024 Researchers used AI to decipher an ancient papyrus that includes details about where Greek philosopher is buried. Researchers used different types of technology to decipher the ancient papyrus. (Image credit: Italian National Research Council) The decipherment … Continue reading →

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Review of Thomas Cromwell

Posted on April 26, 2024 by Katherine Wacker

In her book, Thomas Cromwell: The Untold Story of Henry VIII’s Most Faithful Servant, Tracy Borman gives an extensive and detailed look at one of the most influential figures in English history. Beginning with his humble upbringing as the son of … Continue reading →

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Review of A River Between Us

Posted on April 26, 2024 by Katherine Wacker

In Jocelyn Green’s, A River Between Us, the year is 1864, and, thanks to General Sherman’s “March to the Sea,” the Civil War is reaching its climax. But for Cora Mae Stewart it feels as if her world is ending when … Continue reading →

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Review of In Search of a Kingdom

Posted on April 26, 2024 by Katherine Wacker

In his book, In Search of a Kingdom: Francis Drake, and the Perilous Birth of the British Empire, Laurence Bergreen chronicles the incredible voyages of Francis Drake, and explains the complicated relationship between the famous pirate and Elizabeth I as they … Continue reading →

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Surviving and Thriving As a Writer in the Age of AI

Posted on April 24, 2024 by Katherine Wacker

A Guest Blog by Jodie Hurst The age of Artificial Intelligence is here, and you may be confused as to how you should feel about it. Should you feel happy that super-efficient tools can aid your writing?  Or should it alarm … Continue reading →

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War By Affirmative Action?

Posted on April 22, 2024 by Katherine Wacker

April 22, 2024  Victor Davis HansonAmerican Greatness Why does Biden play Iranian poker with American and Israeli lives? Answer? He envisions war sort of like affirmative action, in which the less accomplished belligerent is allowed all sorts of concessions for … Continue reading →

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ONE MINUTE OUT: Five Questions with Mark Greaney

Posted on April 19, 2024 by Katherine Wacker

The Gray Man, one of the most lethal characters in the thriller world today, is finally back in bookstores—and this time around he’s taking on a dangerous human trafficking ring in One Minute Out, the latest must-read thriller from New York Times bestselling … Continue reading →

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Here’s What I’m Saying? Reavis Wortham

Posted on April 17, 2024 by Katherine Wacker

I’m typing this slowly today, but a hard deadline looms and despite the vertigo threatening to wash me off this desk like a rogue wave/waive, I’ll try to make sense/cents through all the fuzziness in my frontal lobes. I feel … Continue reading →

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This is Worth A Listen

Posted on April 15, 2024 by Katherine Wacker
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