Dwelling and Resting: Psalm 91 verse 1- 2 and 9 -10 NIV He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High, will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. Verse 2. I will say of the Lord "He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust." This year personal circumstances …
Book Review | The Blackout Book Club by Amy Lynn Green
Today I am reviewing The Blackout Book Club by Amy Lynn Green Book Description An impulsive promise to her brother before he goes off to the European Front puts Avis Montgomery in the unlikely position of head librarian in small-town Maine. Though she has never been much of a reader, when wartime needs threaten to …
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Fixing Logistical Problems in Fiction
Just as Jilly was about to mount her horse, something spooked him and he started going round in circles. Jilly hopped along, one foot twisted in the stirrup and the other trying to launch off the ground. With a Herculean effort she leapt onto the horse, discovering too late that she was facing the wrong …
Recommendation: Rising Son, Gripping World War II Story
Today I am delighted to present my friend Brett Eshelman whose new World War II era book Rising Son has just been released. Rising Son is a gripping World War II story with repercussions that continue to this day. From the burning observation tower during a Tokyo air raid, through the account of the Kamikaze …
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Tuesday Book Chat | What’s Your Favourite Book With A Two-Word Title?
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's your favourite book with a two-word title? We look forward to hearing your thoughts. Please join in the conversation by commenting on this post or on the blog post shared in …
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Devotional | Are you an Ostrich or an Emu?
On the way to our camp in the Australian bush, we travel past a field that is home to a mob of emus. These birds are almost the largest in the world, second only to the African ostrich. There are many similarities between these two flightless birds. Both are massive animals—six to nine feet tall. …
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Book Review | The Plot Thickens by Susan Page Davis
Today I am reviewing Susan Page Davis's latest Cosy Mystery, The Plot Thickens. Book Description: Jillian only wants to redecorate one room at the Novel Inn—but first she has to deal with murder. Murder strikes Skirmish Cove during the coastal town’s winter carnival. Jillian Tunney, part owner of the nearby Novel Inn, discovers the body …
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Reviews – how to get them
You're a new author with your first book. Everyone has told you that you need as many reviews as possible but it is so difficult to get them. Are they really so important and if so, how do you get them? Why are reviews so important? Reviews are social proof for a book. If a …
Guest Post | Don’t Miss the Journey by Cindy Janecka
Think back to a time when you were on a road trip. Did your family get on the road and head toward a destination only making minimal, if any, stops? Was the primary goal to arrive at a particular time as scheduled? Kids are hungry? Too bad. Need to stop to use the toilet? You’ll …
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Tuesday Book Chat | Have You Ever Re-read a Book and Had it Impact You in Two Different Ways?
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 re-read a book and had it impact you in two different ways? We look forward to hearing your thoughts. Please join in the conversation by commenting on this post …