{"id":36,"date":"2025-08-27T17:56:00","date_gmt":"2025-08-27T17:56:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/noellemuller.com\/?page_id=36"},"modified":"2026-01-13T00:11:41","modified_gmt":"2026-01-13T00:11:41","slug":"the-golden-corn","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/noellemuller.com\/?page_id=36","title":{"rendered":"The Golden Corn"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-accent-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-73128380 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-a0d91a25 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-stretch is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-content-justification-stretch is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-3f932ad8 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"min-height:100%\">\n<p class=\"has-heading-font-family has-x-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"line-height:1.2\">A longing. A longing for something more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A pig sets out on a journey. To find the things of Legends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Through mishaps and new friends, will this pig find the hope he needs? Is the Golden corn really what the myths claim?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u2022 \u2022 \u2022<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is a children\u2019s read-aloud picture book. It follows a pig as he learns to find hope in his world\u2019s version of our True Hope, Jesus. It ties in elements of fairytale, adventure, and fantasy, perfect for the aspiring adventurer in your home. While it is geared towards small children, it\u2019s a story that readers and listeners of all ages will connect with as they discover new layers of depth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border is-style-rounded is-style-rounded--1\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-right:0;margin-bottom:0;margin-left:0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"808\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/noellemuller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG_2364-808x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-97\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/noellemuller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG_2364-808x1024.jpg 808w, https:\/\/noellemuller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG_2364-237x300.jpg 237w, https:\/\/noellemuller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG_2364-768x973.jpg 768w, https:\/\/noellemuller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG_2364-1212x1536.jpg 1212w, https:\/\/noellemuller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG_2364.jpg 1387w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 808px) 100vw, 808px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-base-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-36f65c2d wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-a0d91a25 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-b4d04ffe wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-center is-style-rounded\" style=\"grid-template-columns:23% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1048\" height=\"2560\" src=\"https:\/\/noellemuller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_2287-scaled.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-108 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/noellemuller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_2287-scaled.jpeg 1048w, https:\/\/noellemuller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_2287-123x300.jpeg 123w, https:\/\/noellemuller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_2287-419x1024.jpeg 419w, https:\/\/noellemuller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_2287-768x1877.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/noellemuller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_2287-629x1536.jpeg 629w, https:\/\/noellemuller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_2287-838x2048.jpeg 838w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1048px) 100vw, 1048px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Next Steps<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This children&#8217;s book is currently in the stage of editing and illustration. I am searching for an illustrator, and hope to start a Kickstarter for funding. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After that, I plan to start the publication process. I\u2019m aiming for The Golden Corn to come out in the winter of 2026, but God has plans I don\u2019t yet know of and that date may be pushed up or pushed back.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-accent-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-36f65c2d wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-ef10d34a wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-0c22cdd7 wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<p class=\"has-heading-font-family has-x-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"line-height:1.2\">History: A Clue Hunt<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-3afcaa04 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-container-content-9cfa9a5a wp-block-paragraph\">The Golden Corn started out as a clue in an Easter clue hunt, where the middle schoolers were to follow the directions hidden in the story. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-container-content-9cfa9a5a wp-block-paragraph\">From there, the story blossomed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The adventure became more than just directions to another clue. It became a story that was meant to be shared with the world. A call to the hope so many of us seek.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Directions to the Living Hope of the Bible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now Noelle is working towards publishing this story. Her heart&#8217;s goal is that The Golden Corn will be shared with young children and families everywhere, from her hometown in Wisconsin to the deep jungles of the Suriname rainforest.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-36f65c2d wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-base-2-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-e6277bce wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" id=\"sign-up\" style=\"border-radius:16px;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n                <div class=\"ml-embedded\" data-form=\"nqyrJ7\"><\/div>\n            \n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A longing. A longing for something more. A pig sets out on a journey. To find the things of Legends. Through mishaps and new friends, will this pig find the hope he needs? Is the Golden corn really what the myths claim? \u2022 \u2022 \u2022 This is a children\u2019s read-aloud picture book. 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