Can one tiny change transform your life? It’s unlikely you would say so. But what if you made another? And another? And another? At some point, you will have to admit that your life was transformed by one small change. James Clear One of the biggest questions I get from beginner writers is, ‘How do …
Marketing a Book in a Pandemic and Beyond
Becoming a debut author is a shared time of triumph and worry. This book baby is finally going to be out in the world! Yes!!! But then come all the what ifs and questions . . . Will it sell well? Receive great reviews? Secure attention from influencers and media? Land in-person book signings and …
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Tuesday Book Chat | What Makes a Romance Hero Attractive to You?
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 makes a romance hero attractive to you? 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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Letting go of control, a devotion by Keona J Tann.
In May 2019 a friend invited me on an all-expenses paid Par Avion day out. After I read her message I thanked her and then researched the day trip to Melaleuca, as I did I got excited and cried happy tears. Leading up to the day my excitement grew and grew. Then the day before …
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Unwanted Australians Invade New Zealand
Australia has a habit of sending creatures to New Zealand. We have Australian black swans—a species that was once presumed not to exist and now is a metaphor for a major unexpected event (you know, like a global pandemic). We have Australian swamp hens, which we call pukeko. I will admit that I only recently …
Guest Post | Bite-Sized Romance by Milla Holt
Today we welcome Milla Holt to our blog. Milla is part of the seven author boxset: Love, Faith and Tender Kisses. Do you enjoy short fiction? What about massive door stopper novels? Perhaps you’re like me and appreciate stories of any length. Depending on my mood, I sometimes want a bite-sized story I can read …
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Author Interview | Introducing Claire Spencer-Christensen
Today we’d like to welcome Australian author Claire Spencer-Christensen to the blog. Claire has recently released her first novel, More Than Sparrows, the first book in the 'White unto Harvest' series. We’ll start with our Fast Five: five quick questions so we can get to know Claire better! Kiwis or koalas? Koalas; Kiwis are cute too …
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Tuesday Book chat | What’s Your View of Characters Drinking Alcohol in Christian Fiction?
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 view of characters drinking alcohol in Christian fiction? We look forward to hearing your thoughts. Please join in the conversation by commenting on this post or on the blog post …
DEVOTIONAL: Dwelling in the shelter of the Most High
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.” Surely he will save you from the fowler’s snare and from the deadly pestilence. He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings you will …
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Fiction Friday |Book Review Love In Disguise by Penny Zeller
Today I am reviewing Love in Disguise by Penny Zeller Who knew concealing one’s true identity could be so disastrous? Who knew asserting one’s independence would cause such embarrassment? If only Almira “Emilie” Crawford Wheeler hadn’t insisted upon carrying her own stack of parcels, she wouldn’t have landed in an unladylike heap on the boardwalk. …
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