DEVOTIONAL: Take refuge

Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.” - Psalm 91 I love the imagery of God being a shelter and a refuge. When I read this verse, I imagine someone …

Book Review | True Blue Christmas by Susan Page Davis

Today I am reviewing True Blue Christmas by Susan Page Davis Blurb New neighbors, cryptic Christmas cards, and jury duty. What next? Campbell McBride is juggling her new role as a private investigator with her slightly wacky personal life. Can she and her dad figure out who stashed a valuable painting in their client’s attic? …

Advantages and Disadvantages of Self-Publishing

My first two non-fiction books were published by traditional publishers: one a smaller Scottish press, and another, a mid-range US publisher. Since those first two books, I’ve self-published eight novels across two series, and two more non-fiction.   Why did I switch to self-published?  The initial reason was that it was becoming harder and harder to …

Tuesday Book Chat | 21 October 2023

Welcome to Tuesday Book Chat. This is where we encourage book lovers to answer our bookish question of the week. Today’s question is: Do you read ebooks as soon as you buy them? We look forward to hearing your thoughts. Please join in the conversation by commenting on this post or on the blog post …

Book Review | Pixels and Paint by Kristi Ann Hunter

Hi, Dienece Darling here today. I'm excited to review Kristi Ann Hunter's Pixels and Paints, a contemporary romance. It was such a good read. Book Description: For Emma Trinket, life is a delicate balancing act between loving her family and pursuing interests they don’t understand. When the opportunity arises to finally impress them with her job as a computer programmer, she jumps at it even if it means immersing herself in a world she’s despised since childhood. Unfortunately the one man who could crush her prospects is also the best person to help her navigate the lessons she needs to be a success. Artistic expression is both Carter Anderson’s safe space and his livelihood, but his fading inspiration has him worried about his place in life. His encounters with Emma spark a passion to create that he hasn’t felt in years and he isn’t ready to let go of his new muse even if she’s threatening the sanctity of his art world with her digital technologies. As each tries to gain an advantage from the other, Emma and Carter discover they actually might be more compatible than they thought. Will that be enough to unify their opposing missions or will the real differences between pixels and paint tear them apart? Dienece's Review: I loved this immersive and intriguing story. Click on the link to read more!

Devotional | Resolute Resolve

Apart from being knee-deep in essays over the past few weeks and in the throes of writing my next book, I have been geeking out on the book of Nehemiah. The evidence in my Bible of this obsession is found in my multicoloured highlighter graffitied doodles and inked scribbling over every single page of Nehemiah’s …

Tuesday Book Chat | Tuesday 14 November 2023

Welcome to Tuesday Book Chat. This is where we encourage book lovers to answer our bookish question of the week. Today’s question is: Have you ever contacted an author after reading a book? We look forward to hearing your thoughts. Please join in the conversation by commenting on this post or on the blog post …

New Releases | November 2023 New Releases

Welcome to November 2023 new releases. We have 3 new releases, congratulations. Core Values: Joy by Rebekah Robinson and Anne Hamilton Publisher: Beckon Creative (Release date: 28 November 2023) The Kingdom of God is a matter of righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit. This is a direct reflection of the nature of its …

Book Review | The Christmas Box by Jessica Wakefield

Today I am reviewing The Christmas Box by Jessica Wakefield Book description: Three Christmas NovellasCan Christmas be saved by a mysterious box? Join three couples across three decades as they find love in places they least expected it.1995: Braving ChristmasAmy Franklin is in love with her best friend. Years of family rejection have left her …

A Nonfiction Reading Binge

Do you ever go through stages where you read several books in the same genre in a row? I do. It won’t surprise anyone to know I often read a lot of Christian romances in a row. But I’ve recently been working my way through some nonfiction titles that have been on my want-to-read pile …