Book Review | The Secrets of Hannah A Devotional For Women

Today I am featuring a book review of a devotional The Secrets of Hannah. Hannah. . .Loving Mother, Faithful Follower of God "I am a woman of a sorrowful spirit: I. . .have poured out my soul before the Lord" (1 Samuel 1:15 KJV). This brand-new devotional, offering equal parts inspiration and encouragement, will uncover the "secrets" of Hannah. …

Tuesday Book Chat | How Are You Progressing Against Your 2020 Reading Goal?

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 are you progressing against your 2022 reading goal? We look forward to hearing your thoughts. Please join in the conversation by commenting on this post or on the blog post shared …

DEVOTIONAL: Who will you serve today?

“And if it is evil in your eyes to serve the Lord, choose this day whom you will serve, whether the gods your fathers served in the region beyond the Rover, or the gods of the Amorites in whose land you dwell. But as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.” - …

Fiction Friday | Book Review of Winning Julia’s Heart by Narelle Atkins

Today I am reviewing Winning Julia's Heart by Narelle Atkins. This book is releasing today. Book Description Can a former bad boy be redeemed? Sean Mitchell has left his past behind, but his new boss, Julia Radcliffe, isn't so sure. A year ago, Sean walked out on his brother's wedding and her. Now the bad …

Writers Life | Looking Up.

Have you ever cast your eyes to the sky and been full of wonder at its vastness? I certainly have. I live in a sparsely populated part of a vast country—Australia—so horizons that seem to stretch forever are not foreign to me. Where I live, there are very few high-rise buildings to impede my view. …

Writing a Spiritual Arc That Feels Real

One thing that distinguishes Christian fiction from general market is the role of faith in our characters’ lives and the realistic spiritual arcs in their story. Some know what they believe and why, and they try to live accordingly. Others were raised in Christian homes so they’ve heard the Gospel. They might call themselves Christians, …

Tuesday Book Chat | Do You Read Book Reviews Before Buying A Book?

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 book reviews before buying A book? We look forward to hearing your thoughts. Please join in the conversation by commenting on this post or on the blog post shared …

Omega Writers Presents the 2022 CALEB Award Finalists

The books and manuscripts have been read, the score sheets completed, and the totals calculated. That means it's time to announce our finalists! I am delighted to announce the finalists in the 2022 CALEB Awards from Omega Writers: Christian Authors Lifting Each other’s Books. Published Adult Fiction The winner will receive a $300 cash prize …

Friday Fiction | Library Love

Who else is a fan of their local library? My teacher-librarian mum was instrumental in giving me and my siblings a love for books (and a love for Mr Darcy - well, not my brother so much, but that's another story...) We spent many a Saturday morning studying the shelves of my little local library, …

Writers Life | Seven ways to encourage an author to write more books

I never used to sign up for anything. I was a scrooge when it came to subscribing and downright anti-social on social media. Why would a ‘successful’ creative care what lil old me had to say to them? I thought. It wasn’t until I became an author I understood just how misguided that attitude was. …