Have you ever been on a writer's retreat? I've been on eight, so there must be something that keeps bringing me back. Is it the time to write? The networking? The input and mentoring? The fun and fellowship? The pool? Well, it's all of those and more. What is a Writer's Retreat? A writer's retreat …
Tuesday Book Chat | What Inspires You to Keep Subscribing to an Author’s Newsletter?
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 inspires you to keep subscribing to an author's newsletter? We look forward to hearing your thoughts. Please join in the conversation by commenting on this post or on the blog post …
New Releases | April New Releases and Giveaway Winners
Today we have 5 new release this month. Congratulations. Check at the end to see if you were one of our winners for March Across the Shores by Angella K Crouch, Kelly J. Goshorn, Carolyn Miller, Cara Putman Publisher: Barbour (Date Released: 1 April 2023) Blurb: Sometimes love finds you where you are, and other …
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Book Review | His Runaway Crush: (Easter in Gilead Book 3) by Heather Gray
Today I am reviewing His Runaway Crush by Heather Gray. Book 3 in the Easter in Gilead series. Appropriate for Good Friday. Book Description: Can once upon a time turn into happily ever after? Letty Stanton might live in Gilead, but Heavenly Brew is her home. After all, home is where the heart is. Letty …
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Writers Life | Just Keep Writing
Just keep swimming. Just keep swimming, swimming, swimming. What do we do? We swim, swim. Dory, from Finding Nemo Lately, I’ve found it hard to write. I think about the novels I have in progress and struggle to actually get to my desk and work on them. There’s been a lot going on in our family–a …
Author Interview | Monica Bruenjes
Today, our guest is American children’s author and illustrator Monica Bruenjes, who is the creator of the delightful book series for young children, Penguin & Peep. Welcome to the ACW blog, Monica! We’re glad to have you. Thank you for answering our questions. Fast Five Cricket or rugby? My husband played rugby. I'll have go …
Tuesday Book Chat | Do You Subscribe to Author Newsletters?
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 subscribe to author newsletters? We look forward to hearing your thoughts. Please join in the conversation by commenting on this post or on the blog post shared in our Australasian …
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Are you ready? a devotional
“…anyone who belongs to Christ has become a new person. The old life is gone; a new life has begun!” 2 Corinthians 5:17 (NLT) In late 2022 I offered to review a new release “The Challenge to Trust on the Path to Peace” by Cindy Janecka and Cindy kindly sent me a physical copy of …
Book Review | The Ocean Between Us by Meredith Resce
Today I am reviewing Meredith Resce's new release The Ocean Between Us. Blurb Alanah, has set off on a trip of a lifetime. Her best friend from high school, Sasha Kennedy, has invited her to Trinity Lakes, Washington State, to be part of her wedding party. South Australia to Trinity Lakes is literally the other …
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Devotional | A Little Something
‘It’s okay to be small,’ He whispered to my soul. And He wasn’t talking about my 5’1½”. We were in ‘therapy,’ which is the completely accurate name I give to receiving trained prayer ministry as a mutual adjunct to psychology. These wonderful folk use a specific framework to isolate the origins of spiritual problems, as …