A devotion by Ray Hawkins first published Friday, 14 April 2017. Having the privilege of being ‘wordsmiths’ we can find Hosea’s statement very encouraging. Sure, what he was emphasising was in a different context. Still, the sentence has implications for us. ‘Take words with you and return to the Lord’ Hosea 14:2(nrsv). When we write …
Fiction Friday | Alaskan Survival Threat by Megan Short
Welcome to Fiction Friday today I am reviewing Alaskan Survival Threat by Megan Short. Book Description: Gunmen in pursuit... And there's nowhere to hide. Park Ranger Helena Nikolaou's assignment takes a deadly turn when she sees a body drop from a helicopter--and she suddenly comes under fire. Ambushed on a remote Alaskan island, she's saved …
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Why I Love Writing Stories Set in Alaska by Megan Short
Please welcome Megan Short to the blog today. She is talking about the setting for her new book. Alaska, the last frontier, is a place that many have on their bucket list to visit. I ticked it off my list in 2009, when I went on a five-week tour that took me on a wonderful …
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Contemporary Romance Book Recommendation | Old Town Symphony by Milla Holt
I'm sharing my book recommendation for Old Town Symphony, the third book in Milla Holt's Christian contemporary romance series, Rhapsody of Grace, set in England. Here's the Book Description: He built the show to launch stars—not fall for one. Kezia Blair believes true talent shouldn’t need shortcuts. But after years of singing backup and recording …
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Tuesday Book Chat | Do You Read the Acknowledgements or Skip Them?
Welcome to Tuesday Book Chat where we discuss bookish questions. Each week we ask a bookish question to spark conversation among readers, with a focus on Christian fiction and nonfiction. Today’s question is: Do You Read the Acknowledgements or Skip Them? We look forward to hearing your thoughts. Please join in the conversation by commenting …
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Devotional | Anxious No More…
“Why am I discouraged? Why is my heart so sad?” Psalms 42:11a (NLT) At the start of 2026 I came across a book “A Shepherd looks at Psalm 23” by W. Phillip Keller. With firsthand knowledge and deep insights, Keller unpacks Psalm 23 in a profoundly deep way. It left me with no doubt about …
Fiction Friday | Lighting Up Christmas A Collection of Four Romance Novellas
For Fiction Friday I am reviewing Lightening Up Christmas a collection of four Christmas novellas out next Tuesday. Product Description: Four Christmas lights. Four love stories. One season filled with faith, hope, and happily-ever-afters. In Lighting Up Christmas, four heartwarming holiday romance novellas shine with cozy charm, clean romance, small-town warmth, and the gentle reminder …
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Author Interview | Karen Oke Imala Talks About Her Writing Journey
Today, I am pleased to welcome the revered author, Karen Oke Imala, to the Australasian Christian Writers' blog. Karen Oke Imala is a Christian romance author of the prophetic love stories. She is loved for her stories which leave you swooning, but reminded of God's love for you. Karen's stories explore God's sovereignty in Christian …
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Tuesday Book Chat | Do You Like Descriptions Flowery and Detailed or Subtle and Real?
Welcome to Tuesday Book Chat where we discuss bookish questions. Each week we ask a bookish question to spark conversation among readers, with a focus on Christian fiction and nonfiction. Today’s question is: Do you like descriptions flowery and detailed or subtle and real? We look forward to hearing your thoughts. Please join in the …
Dear Author | Reviewing as a Reader
Today's dear author is a little different it covers reviewing, the good, the bad and the ugly. In recent months I have seen several posts and comments about reviewing. Some good advice, some not so good advice and then some that borders on unethical. Today I am talking about some of this advice. The bad …