Narelle here. I’m delighted to welcome DiAnn Mills to our blog today and share an interview plus my recommendation for her new book, Canyon of Deceit, that’s releasing on September 9, 2025. What inspired this story? I love adventure. The idea of a woman who specialized in wilderness survival techniques appealed to my curiosity and imagination. What …
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It's time for another getting-to-know-you question from members of the international members of American Christian Fiction Writers ... but first, some conference news! 2025 ACFW Virtual Conference One thing it's often hard to do as international members of American Christian Fiction Writers is attend the annual conference. This year, the conference is also being offered …
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Welcome to Tuesday Book Chat. This is where we encourage book lovers to answer our bookish question of the week. As we are a faith-based group the questions refer mainly to Christian fiction or non-fiction. Today’s question is: Have you ever been on a launch team? We look forward to hearing your thoughts. Please join …
Some people like to blend in, and others--like myself--chase the lure of standing out. I'd like us to look at both of these today. A friend shared a Bible verse which got me thinking about how I view and present myself. He must increase, but I must decrease. John 3:30 KJV So often in life …
Today for Fiction Friday I'm sharing my book recommendation for Holly and Nick Hate Christmas, a new romcom from Betsy St. Amant that's releasing next month. Here's the Book Description: When a Christmas-hating woman’s brother sets her up with a fellow Grinch and it backfires, she decides to out-Christmas her date by kicking off a …
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Today I am reviewing Once Upon a Christmas Carol by Melody Carlson out 2 September 2025 Book Description: What will happen when a tropical escape from holiday blues turns into a snowy wonderland filled with joy and cheer?Carol Langstrom hates Christmas. Growing up in a dysfunctional home, with a birthday on December 25 and too …
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Welcome to Tuesday Book Chat. This is where we encourage book lovers to answer our bookish question of the week. As we are a faith-based group the questions refer mainly to Christian fiction or non-fiction. Today’s question is: As a reader do book awards make you want to check out the book? We look forward …
At the end of last month we welcomed our eleventh great-grand child. A little premature, he has needed some assistance with breathing and feeding, but he’s a good size and just gorgeous. Not that I’m biased. We’ve welcomed eight new great-grandchildren in the last three years. Blessing upon blessing. As I watch them crawling, toddling …
Today I am reviewing Gelato at the Villa by Robin Jones Gunn Book Description: Chi trova un amico trova un tesoro."Whoever finds a friend finds a treasure ."Italian sayingGrace and Claire have formed a close friendship over their love of reading. After many years and many books that provided armchair adventures, the time has come for …
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Book Review | Danger in the Wilderness by Darlene L. Turner Book Description: A search for a kidnapped camper could cost them their lives. Park warden Dekker Hoyt’s father-son camping trip turns into a nightmare when a serial killer abducts his father. With just seventy-two hours to find him, Dekker turns to criminal investigative analyst Blaire …
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