Luke Chapter 1 verse 28-31 The Passion Translation Verse 28 Gabriel appeared to her and said "Grace to you, young woman, for the Lord is with you and so you are anointed with great favor." Verse 29 Mary was deeply troubled over the words of the angel and bewildered over what this may mean for …
Biblical (era) fiction – a PR problem?
I said to a friend, “I’m going to write some Biblical fiction.”She looked at me. “If you do that, I won’t read them.”I was dumbfounded. This was a close friend who had been tremendously supportive of my contemporary Christian novels.“I don’t want to read anything that leads me away from the Bible,” she added.Therein lies …
Wednesday Writing Wins from Beyond the Borders
Members of the Beyond the Borders zone of American Christian Fiction Writers have been busy writing and publishing over the last few months … Contest Finalists and Winners Sophie Neville's World War II screenplay has just won Best True Story at the Page Turner Awards. Click here to read more from Sophie. Dienece Darling is …
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Tuesday Book Chat | 26 November 2024
Welcome to Tuesday Book Chat. This is where we encourage book lovers to answer our bookish question of the week. Today’s question is: What book made you fall in love with reading? (Let's clarify it to Christian Fiction) We look forward to hearing your thoughts. Please join in the conversation by commenting on this post …
Where’s My Milk and Honey?
There is a strange sort of balance in the Christian life, and it's not about how much honey should go in the milk. We are to cling to God's promises, forever and always. But sometimes, we are not the patience, humble servants we should be. "Where's my milk and honey?" we may very well demand. …
Fiction Friday | Hearts Unknown by Dienece Darling
Today for Fiction Friday I'm sharing my book recommendation for Hearts Unknown by Dienece Darling, a delightful historical romance novelette set in the Georgian era. Here's the Book Description: When the heart longs for what it cannot have, toes aren't safe in the ballroom.Edith Howard has long mourned the loss of Clarence. He was more …
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Omega Writers | Find a Writing Routine That Works For You
A recent discussion in the Omega Writers Facebook Group got us thinking about the different types of writing routines, and how it’s important to find a writing regular rhythm if you want to be productive. What that looks like is different for each of us. Your writing routine can also change as the seasons of …
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Tuesday Book Chat | 19 November 2024
Welcome to Tuesday Book Chat. This is where we encourage book lovers to answer our bookish question of the week. Today’s question is: When a book becomes a movie, do you watch it or skip it? We look forward to hearing your thoughts. Please join in the conversation by commenting on this post or on …
Devotional | Who am I Promoting?
Who am I Promoting by Jenny Glazebrook I had a book launch on Wednesday 14th August. It was for the final book in a series and the culmination of a dream I’d had for almost 30 years. It was also my 15th published book. I posted my celebration on Facebook, feeling the joy, the contentment …
Friday Fiction | War of Roses: The Magic Portal Series by Melanie Dobson
Today for Friday Fiction I am reviewing War of Roses book two in The Magical Portal series by Melanie Dobson Blurb A butterfly garden in London. A wicked fairy with a dangerous plan. War of Roses transports readers into the magical Land of Flowers and on a remarkable journey to rescue this fairy kingdom.Katie believes her time …
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