I wear a hijab every weekday and I’m a Catholic. Working in an Islamic school has taught me about the Quran. As a teacher who has spent the last 12 years working for organisations founded on Catholic, Orthodox, Buddhist and now Islamic beliefs, I have learnt that faith is faith. We all believe in love, …
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An article on the frame novel is especially appropriate for Australasian writers and readers because it was the English-Australasian writer Nevil Shute that introduced me to the style. Although the technique is considered “out of fashion” today, I still find it can help add interest to a read and serve as a useful device for …
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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: Do you like romance novels featuring older couples (over 40)? We look forward to hearing your thoughts. Please join in the conversation by commenting on this post or on the blog post …
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Introducing the 2022 CALEB Awards The 2022 CALEB Awards are now open for entries. The categories for 2022 are: Published Adult fiction Published Adult nonfiction (including memoir) Published Young Adult fiction Unpublished Adult fiction Unpublished Adult nonfiction (including memoir) Unpublished Young Adult fiction Click here to enter. Note that you will need to click the …
I'll admit it: I find inspiration for my books in lots of places. News items, personal and God challenges, historical tidbits, overheard conversations, and travel have all formed the inspiration behind various books I've written. For my new contemporary romance series I've used a number of places I've personally visited. For The Breakup Project, I …
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Today we'd like to welcome Australian author Jennifer Mistmorgan to the blog. Jennifer writes Christian historical romance, and has recently signed with Rachel McMillan, a Canadian literary agent. We'll start with our Fast Five: five quick questions so we can get to know Jennifer better! Long black or flat white? Flat white. Always. Mangoes or …
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Devotional by Karen Rees “Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more important than food, and the body more important than clothes?” Matthew 6:25 Imagine that your stomach is full, it’s bedtime, and you’ve just …
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 know of any novels with significant scenes involving tea? We look forward to hearing your thoughts. Please join in the conversation by commenting on this post or on the blog …
Welcome to a February’s new releases. Today we have 2 new releases. Congrats to all authors. Check at the end to see if you were the winner of the February gift card. Love, Faith & Tender Kisses Boxset Publisher: The Collaborative Press (Released: March 1, 2022) Boy meets girl. Man meets woman. Sparks fly. All …
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Today for Fiction Friday I'm sharing my book recommendation for A Stray Drop of Blood by Roseanna M. White. A Stray Drop of Blood is Roseanna M. White's debut book and one of the first fiction books I reviewed when I started blogging in 2010. A Biblical fiction gospel story, it's fitting to share my …
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