Welcome to Tuesday Book Chat. This is where we encourage book lovers to answer our bookish question of the week. Today’s question is: How do you feel about welcome sequences when signing up to newsletters? We look forward to hearing your thoughts. Please join in the conversation by commenting on this post or on the …
2023 CALEB Awards are Open for Entries
It's time for the 2023 CALEB Awards from Omega Writers. CALEB stands for Christian Authors Lifting Each other’s Books. The CALEB Award: Supports excellence in Australasian Christian books by encouraging and educating writers, regardless of genre. Encourages excellence in Australasian Christian books by recognising and rewarding our best writers across a range of genres. The CALEB …
Book Review | The Tapestry of Grace by Kim Vogel Sawyer
Today I am reviewing The Tapestry of Grace A Novel by Kim Vogel Sawyer. Out on April 18th. Blurb A Mennonite widower struggling to raise his mischievous boys becomes the unwilling target of the well-intentioned women's benevolent society in this heartwarming romance inspired by historical events-from the bestselling author of Freedom's Song. After reading about the …
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#ThrowbackThursday | The Symbolism of the Colour Purple
One of my Facebook friends recently posted a video of Blackadder actor Tony Robinson in his series, The Worst Jobs in History. I somehow missed the TV series, but the videos are awesome. Anyway, the video I watched was about the makers of purple—the dye. Purple is often mentioned in the Bible. Exodus tells us …
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The Value of Writing Retreats
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 …