This might not be a popular statement, but I find it hard to trust God sometimes. And I sometimes find it hard to build up the courage to do what He is asking me to do. As believers, we are to trust God and show courage in the face of hard decisions and situations. Easier …
Fact or Fiction?
One of the things I love to do while writing is to incorporate real life things into my books. I'm talking everything from real life incidents that have happened to me (I'm looking at you, mouse-incident-in-tent as featured in Muskoka Blue), or places I've visited (hello, Chicago Art Institute with a starring role in Checked …
Book Review | Within These Walls of Sorrow by Amanda Barratt
Within These Walls of Sorrow is about the Apteka Pod Orlem - a pharmacy operated by Poles who wouldn’t abandon their premises in the heart of the Krakow ghetto in WWII, choosing instead to risk their lives to serve those within the ghetto walls. Based on a true story, the characters are fictional amalgamations of …
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Somewhere You’ve Not Been Before
Perhaps this year you’ve decided that you’re going to diligently stick to the known path you’ve always been on because that’s where you feel safest. Your reasoning is that you’ve realised that dream, that call, that purpose you constantly think about has only led you down dead ends and diversions and there is no point …
Tuesday Book Chat | Do You Get Frustrated When You Read A Book That’s Marketed Wrong?
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 get frustrated when you read a book that's marketed wrong? We look forward to hearing your thoughts. Please join in the conversation by commenting on this post or on the …
Happy New Year from Omega Writers!
Welcome to 2023! Omega Writers has lots planned for 2023 ... with more ideas in the pipeline. Make sure you don't miss out on any important information by signing up as a member of Omega Writers. Click here to find out more. The 2023 CALEB Award The 2023 CALEB Awards will be for unpublished writers …
Fiction Friday – Dear Henry, Love Edith by Becca Kinzer
Today for Fiction Friday I'm sharing my book recommendation for Dear Henry, Love Edith, a romantic comedy novel from debut author Becca Kinzer. Here's the Book Description: He thinks she’s an elderly widow. She’s convinced he’s a grumpy old man. Neither could be further from the truth. After a short and difficult marriage, recently widowed …
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My Word for 2023: Less
Happy New Year! It's the time of year when many people resolve to implement new habits to improve themselves. We resolve to lose weight, exercise more, eat better. If we’re Christians, we resolve to read the Bible more or pray more or be more involved in church. More, more, more. We live in a society …
Book Review | Storm Breakers: Silence the Storm of Depression
Today, Dienece is reviewing a Christian resource for silencing the storm of depression, D.M. Samms' Storm Breakers. Back Cover Copy A small phrase [pictured above] began a search to understand how and why depression is affecting so many people, and to find a biblically-based approach to overcoming its effects. This book is one author's revelation, …
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Tuesday Book Chat | How Big Is Your To-Read Pile?
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 big is your to-read pile? 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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