Historical fiction lovers are also lovers of history. Every time we write a novel, we’re creating a special place for our readers to visit. We build a world for our characters to live in. The details of that world are up to us, but whatever we create, it must be believable. Even fantasy and sci-fi …
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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 Christian Fiction can you think of with a pet (not cat or dog) as a major character? We look forward to hearing your thoughts. Please join in the conversation by commenting …
Does he who fashioned the ear not hear? Does he who formed the eye not see? Does he who disciplines nations not punish? Does he who teaches mankind lack knowledge? The Lord knows all human plans; he knows that they are futile - Psalm 94:9-11 God sees it and gets it. There are many comforting …
I recently posted in a Facebook group a question that I've been pondering for a while now. Does it bother you as (presumably) a Christian reader to read about Christian characters pursuing relationships when they don't know if the other person is a Christian or not? I recently read a contemporary novel by a hugely …
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Then the LORD said, "There is a place near me where you may stand on a rock.” Exodus 33:21 (NIV) Have you ever noticed that there are many Bible references to standing or being on rocks? Lately I’ve been wondering … why rocks? When I think of the majesty of God, I think of far …
Love. Why is it the first of the fruits mentioned in Galatians 5:22-23? Well, I believe it’s no accident that the Spirit placed it first on the list because unless we love first and know that we are loved, all the other fruit of joy, peace, patience, kind-heartedness, goodness, faithfulness, and self-control will not grow in …
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 many books do you buy in a month? 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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Do you live in Australia or New Zealand? Are you signed up to attend the Omega Writer’s Conference near Gold Coast from 7 to 9 October? If you are, great! (If not, click here to sign up now!) Some of you might be nervous about attending. Don’t be—there will be writers of all levels and …
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It's interesting how we yearn for things and experiences that are unobtainable. International border closures in recent years made arm chair traveling via reading fiction books a wonderful and affordable alternative. Who can resist delightful escapes to distant lands and far away places? Prince Edward Island in Canada has been on my travel wish list …
It's Throwback Thursday, which means I'm republishing one of my older blog posts. I don't have a problem with spam comments any more and I can't even remember when I first wrote this, but reading it still gave me a giggle. I hope you enjoy it. I went through a short period where my reviewing …
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