Have you ever looked at your life and thought, "No one would ever be inspired by me?" This post is for the not-quite-right roses and failed daylilies. Take encouragement from my garden and a prophet who felt as you do. In Australia, it's wintertime. In some parts of the world, winter means no flowers, but …
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Today I am reviewing The Light Keeper's Wife by Jennifer Mistmorgan Book Description They’ve come to escape their wartime secrets. But are some shadows too dark to shake off? If you love romantic historical fiction with a dash of intrigue, you’ll love The Light Keeper’s Wife . Summer, 1946: Newlyweds Stuart and Amy Lewis have given up the …
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… and a bunch of top Australian authors have teamed together to introduce you to some of the best of Aussie fiction. (And one Kiwi—me.) So if you’re looking for something to read this winter/spring, click here to check out Aussie August, featuring: Narelle Atkins Liz Chapman Amanda Deed Christine Dillon Jenny Glazebrook Iola Goulton …
As a reader I have learnt some things recently. During a free book promo of cozy mysteries early this year I downloaded several books. I chose them because I knew the name of the author and that they wrote Christian Fiction. It was the cover that sold me on a few and I did leave …
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 use physical bookmarks? 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 Christian …
The power of connection: How to find conferences and writers’ groups to help you grow as a writer Writing is a solitary business. Long stretches alone at a computer, punctuated by the occasional happy email. To make sure it isn’t a lonely business, it helps to gather with other like-minded writers. These people can offer …
Today for Fiction Friday I'm sharing my book recommendation for Before We Were Us by Denise Hunter, her new contemporary romance that's releasing on September 10, 2024. Here's the Book Description: She can’t remember. He can’t forget. When Lauren Wentworth wakes up in the hospital after falling from a ladder, she has more questions than answers. Way more. …
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I'm doing something a bit different for me. I'm sharing a book recommendation and my journey in reading a nonfiction book: Dealing with Belial: Spirit of Armies and Abuse by Anne Hamilton and Janet Speirs. Here's the Book Description: ‘What harmony,’ Paul asked, ‘is there between Christ and Belial?’ Where, you might wonder, did he …
As I studied each extensive review on the Book Fun Readers Only web page, I fell into a state of humility. All these people had committed their time to read my work, to recap my stories and share their personal views with the world. I thought about the hours that went into that process, and …
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 been disappointed by a book everyone else seemed to love? We look forward to hearing your thoughts. Please join in the conversation by commenting on this post or on …
