Songs can bring such encouragement to fortify and strengthen us. A new song we are learning in church has a tag with the words You're not done with me yet, there's so much more to the story....The words "You're not done with me yet" move me in my spirit. In the deepest part of me, …
Fiction Friday | Heart in the Clouds by Jennifer Mistmorgan
Today I’m sharing my book recommendation for Heart in the Clouds, the fabulous debut novel by Australian author Jennifer Mistmorgan. Here’s the book description: He’s a charismatic Australian bomber pilot used to beating the odds.She’s the radio operator he speaks to each night before he flies.He makes a bet that he can steal a kiss….and …
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Writers Life | Learning Through Imagination
By Meredith Resce I read an interesting meme on Face Book this morning, originally posted by Jennifer Powell. Fiction is fake!? How often have you heard that, or something like it? “I only read true stories.” “Fiction stories are lies.” “I don’t read fiction, I only read the Bible.” I’ve heard all of these at …
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Wednesday Writing Wins
Members of the Beyond the Borders zone of American Christian Fiction Writers have been busy writing and publishing over the last few months ... Contest Winners Calor by JJ Fischer won Best Fantasy and Book of the Year at the 2023 Realm Awards. Amy Bryant won The Oxford / Pushkin Children’s Fantasy Prize, for her …
Tuesday Book Chat | 28 October 2023
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 debut novels or authors have you discovered this year? We look forward to hearing your thoughts. Please join in the conversation by commenting on this post or on the blog post …
DEVOTIONAL: Take refuge
Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.” - Psalm 91 I love the imagery of God being a shelter and a refuge. When I read this verse, I imagine someone …
Book Review | True Blue Christmas by Susan Page Davis
Today I am reviewing True Blue Christmas by Susan Page Davis Blurb New neighbors, cryptic Christmas cards, and jury duty. What next? Campbell McBride is juggling her new role as a private investigator with her slightly wacky personal life. Can she and her dad figure out who stashed a valuable painting in their client’s attic? …
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Advantages and Disadvantages of Self-Publishing
My first two non-fiction books were published by traditional publishers: one a smaller Scottish press, and another, a mid-range US publisher. Since those first two books, I’ve self-published eight novels across two series, and two more non-fiction. Why did I switch to self-published? The initial reason was that it was becoming harder and harder to …
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Tuesday Book Chat | 21 October 2023
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 read ebooks as soon as you buy them? We look forward to hearing your thoughts. Please join in the conversation by commenting on this post or on the blog post …
Book Review | Pixels and Paint by Kristi Ann Hunter
Hi, Dienece Darling here today. I'm excited to review Kristi Ann Hunter's Pixels and Paints, a contemporary romance. It was such a good read. Book Description: For Emma Trinket, life is a delicate balancing act between loving her family and pursuing interests they don’t understand. When the opportunity arises to finally impress them with her job as a computer programmer, she jumps at it even if it means immersing herself in a world she’s despised since childhood. Unfortunately the one man who could crush her prospects is also the best person to help her navigate the lessons she needs to be a success. Artistic expression is both Carter Anderson’s safe space and his livelihood, but his fading inspiration has him worried about his place in life. His encounters with Emma spark a passion to create that he hasn’t felt in years and he isn’t ready to let go of his new muse even if she’s threatening the sanctity of his art world with her digital technologies. As each tries to gain an advantage from the other, Emma and Carter discover they actually might be more compatible than they thought. Will that be enough to unify their opposing missions or will the real differences between pixels and paint tear them apart? Dienece's Review: I loved this immersive and intriguing story. Click on the link to read more!