Welcome to the Australasian Christian Writers Tuesday Book Chat, where we encourage book lovers to answer our bookish question of the week. Today’s question is: Who is your favourite Christian romance hero? We look forward to hearing your thoughts. Please join in the conversation in a comment on this post or in a comment on …
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After my first book Beautiful: beauty tips for the soul was published, my family asked me when the next book was coming out. ‘What do you mean?’ I asked. ‘I’ve just published a book, I’m happy.’ ‘We think you’ve got a few more in you,’ they said. I’d always wanted to be an author. I’d …
It's Fiction Friday! Today we're delighted to welcome Tessa Emily Hall to the blog. Emily has two published Young Adult novels, and has recently published her first book of devotionals. Welcome, Emily! Fast Five Long black or flat white? Flat white (I'm impressed: not everyone knows what a flat white is) Books or TV? Books …
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‘Entitlement is perhaps the top word associated with the Millennial generation. In fact, seventy-one percent of American adults think of Millennials as "selfish," and sixty-five percent think Millennials are "entitled." Whether or not you believe the "entitlement" label is accurate, perception is reality.’ ~ Ryan Jenkins, Millennial and Generation Z speaker and generations expert. God is the …
Welcome to the Australasian Christian Writers Tuesday Book Chat, where we encourage book lovers to answer our bookish question of the week. Today’s question is: What makes a good book review? We look forward to hearing your thoughts. Please join in the conversation in a comment on this post or in a comment on the …
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Have you ever felt that God is trying to get you to just stop and give praise? The other day, as I was going about my day, the song 'Raise a hallelujah' by Bethel popped into my head: I raise a hallelujah, with everything inside of me I raise a hallelujah, I will watch the …
Today I'm sharing my book recommendation for The Saturday Night Supper Club by award winning author Carla Laureano. This contemporary romance novel is a finalist in the Romance Writers of America RITA Award (winner to be announced next week) and the ACFW Carol Awards (winner to be announced in late September) and was short listed …
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As writers, we love to think up a good backstory to a character we’ve created. We know that without a compelling backstory our characters feel and read like cardboard cutouts on the page. But what about your own life? What if you’re trying to hide your backstory from others so they don’t see your broken …
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Welcome to the Australasian Christian Writers Tuesday Book Chat, where we encourage book lovers to answer our bookish question of the week. Today’s question is: What's one thing you'd like to see less of in Christian fiction? Why? We look forward to hearing your thoughts. Please join in the conversation in a comment on this …
Welcome to July new releases. Congratulations to all who have new releases. We are also announcing our monthly gift card winner and giveaway winners. Underestimating Miss Cecilia (Regency Brides: Daughters of Aynsley) By Carolyn Miller Publisher: Kregel Publications (Release date July 23, 2019) Shy, sweet Cecilia Hatherleigh has always been in love with Edward Amherst, …
