Today I'm interviewing Australian author J.J. Fischer (Jasmine). I read her Young Adult fantasy, Calor, last year, and was impressed ... particularly as I've often said I'm not a fan of fantasy. Welcome, Jasmine! Fast Five (plus four) We started by asking Jasmine to answer some quick-fire questions on all the big issues in life …
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Today I am reviewing Dreams of the Heart by Penny Zeller releasing on 7 March. The Blurb Sometimes the hardest battles take place in the heart. Poverty and abuse at the hands of her drunkard father leaves Hannah Bane trapped and alone. Without hope, she prays for a miracle just on the off-chance God will …
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What does Anno Domini (AD), Virginia Woolf and modern society have in common? Read on to find out. Stereotyping; the bane of our existence By now, we all see the stark reality that only a portion of us is represented in literature. And from that portion, only a portion is represented authentically. As a teacher …
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 social media book promotions inspire you to buy books? We look forward to hearing your thoughts. Please join in the conversation by commenting on this post or on the blog post …
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even there your hand will guide me, your right hand will hold me fast. - Psalms 139:10 NIV Even there. What a beautiful thought to ponder. Even there, God's hand will guide and hold us. Even there could be anywhere; the mountain top, or the bottom of the valley. In our joy or suffering, even …
Today for Fiction Friday I am reviewing Narelle Atkins new book, Never Find Another You. I will be giving away one copy of the book to one commenter. About the book Her heart belongs in Trinity Lakes. Hannah Gilbertson has deep roots in her small East Washington home town, including a lake named after her …
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In the last few months, several people have asked me about self-publishing. Each time my mind goes "Eek!" because I've spent more than five years learning how to self-publish. It's not something that can be taught in five minutes. However, the requests have prompted me to begin what is likely to be a continually expanding …
Does anything satisfy more than writing “The End”? In my case, it's writing “Finis” for my Roman-era stories. It’s time for a celebratory cup of tea, a special dinner, a relaxing stroll…and planning the next story. How do we know what that next story should be? The characters, the setting, the plot, the theme…how do …
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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 is something you wish writers knew about readers? We look forward to hearing your thoughts. Please join in the conversation by commenting on this post or on the blog post shared …
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Calling Unpublished Authors! The 2023 CALEB Award will open for entries in April 2023. This year's award will welcome entries in the following categories: Unpublished Adult Fiction Unpublished Young Adult Fiction Unpublished Adult/Young Adult Nonfiction Omega Writers created the CALEB Unpublished contest to support and encourage unpublished writers towards the pursuit and achievement of excellence. …
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