Welcome to Tuesday Book Chat. This is where we encourage book lovers to answer our bookish question of the week. As we are a faith-based group the questions refer mainly to Christian fiction or non-fiction. Today’s question is: Welcome sequences for newsletters yes or no? We look forward to hearing your thoughts. Please join in …
Devotional | Peace, Perfect Peace – a Promise and an Instruction
Early in January, we had three wonderful nights at a retreat house in the border ranges of northern NSW. As we arrived at this little place of peace, I asked the question. God what do you want me to do in 2026? My strength is limited. What is the best way to use the strength …
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Fiction Friday | Edge of Truth by Janice Cantore
Narelle here. I’m delighted to welcome Janice Cantore to our blog today and share an interview plus my recommendation for her new book, Edge of Truth, that’s releasing next week. What inspired this story? This book was inspired by a sad news story here in Hawaii. A woman and her husband were snorkeling, and the woman was …
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Why the Bully-to-Romance Trope is Dangerous in Christian Fiction
“Redemption in Christian fiction should never require a victim’s silence.” Recently I saw a question online asking if anyone could recommend Christian bully-to-romance trope books. I was shocked. In the comments someone asked for an explanation of what the trope was. A few said it’s a redemption story. One person explained what they thought the …
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Five Reasons to Enter a Writing Contest
(and five contests for unpublished fiction writers, plus a short story contest for Australian writers) There are any number of writing contests around for both published and unpublished writers. It's easy to see why a published author would enter a writing contest: to get recognition for their writing, in the same way as actors enter …
Tuesday Book Chat | 10 February 2026
Welcome to Tuesday Book Chat. This is where we encourage book lovers to answer our bookish question of the week. As we are a faith-based group the questions refer mainly to Christian fiction or non-fiction. Today’s question is: Does being added to newsletter lists influence your decision to enter contests? We look forward to hearing …
New Releases | February 2026
Welcome to February 2026 new releases. Today we have 1 book to share with you, congrats J.J. Fischer on your new release. The Heart of The King by J. J. Fischer Publisher: WhiteCrown Publishing (Released: 29 November 2025) The worst monsters live within us.The warring island kingdoms of Calidore and Jardia are thrown into chaos when …
Friday Fiction | Deadly Rodeo Threat by Sami A. Abrams
Today for Friday Fiction I am reviewing Deadly Rodeo Threat by Sami A. Abrams Book Description: A trail of missing womenleads him right into a killer’s trap. When his twin sister disappears, Navy SEAL Logan Russell’s search for her leads him deep into the woods, where he finds her best friend in the clutches of …
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Romantic Suspense Book Recommendation | Deadly Currents by Elizabeth Goddard
Today I'm sharing my book recommendation for Deadly Currents by Elizabeth Goddard, the third book in her Hidden Bay series that's releasing this month. Here's the book description: USA Today Bestselling Author Elizabeth Goddard Presents a Gripping Thrill RideInvestigative journalist Cressida Dane arrives in Hidden Bay after a worldwide journey to finish her late father’s manuscript …
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Tuesday Book Chat | 3 February 2026
Welcome to Tuesday Book Chat. This is where we encourage book lovers to answer our bookish question of the week. As we are a faith-based group the questions refer mainly to Christian fiction or non-fiction. Today’s question is: Do you read serialised books - does genre make a difference? We look forward to hearing your …