I am grateful for perfect timing. An unexpected situation recently brought my husband and me to New York City. Due to the serious nature of the trip, I did not follow my usual practice of planning sightseeing excursions, activities, and shopping. While researching the area of our hotel, I discovered that we would be within …
Fiction Friday – A Season to Dance by Patricia Beal
Today for Fiction Friday I'm sharing my book recommendation for A Season to Dance - the debut novel from Patricia Beal. I'm sharing the story behind the story of my experience from reading this book a few years ago. Happy Book Birthday next week for A Season to Dance - a May 2017 release! Book …
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Introducing Joel C. Rosenberg and The Libyan Diversion
Narelle here. I'm excited to share an interview with Joel C. Rosenberg talking about his new book, The Libyan Diversion, that's releasing May 16, 2023. What inspired your story line for The Libyan Diversion? In September 2021, I was in Washington, D.C., interviewing Mike Pompeo, the former CIA director and secretary of state. I was …
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How to make your story’s setting feel real
Characters, setting, plot―these are the three main building blocks of a great story. In my last blog post here, I shared how I find the characters for my next story. Today, I’d like to share some things I do to create memorable settings for my historical novels. Some of these tips could work just as …
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Tuesday Book Chat | Do Freebies Inspire You To Join An Author’s Newsletter List?
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 freebies inspire you to join an author's newsletter list? 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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Fiction Friday | History Can Be Fun!
By Carolyn Miller I know. "History Can be Fun!" sounds like a lame kid's show, but the older I get the more I realise this truth. History can be fun. I still remember a high school history teacher who sat at the desk and read the textbook aloud as the class struggled to keep their …
Introducing Her Cowboy Blind Date
Narelle here. I'm excited to introduce my upcoming release - Her Cowboy Blind Date - in the Easter in Gilead contemporary Christian romance (CCR) series. I've always wanted to write a romance story with a cowboy hero. The opportunity to join a group project with a few of my American author friends included a small …
Take The Long View
By Wendy Parker Being faithful and committed to the calling in my life hasn’t always been easy as I have watched others land their dream jobs and get promoted. Although I am in my final year of study and I'm excited to finish, there is one thing I’ve learned over the past five years of …
Tuesday Book Chat | How Do You Feel About Welcome Sequences When Signing Up To Newsletters?
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 do you feel about welcome sequences when signing up to newsletters? We look forward to hearing your thoughts. Please join in the conversation by commenting on this post or on the …
2023 CALEB Awards are Open for Entries
It's time for the 2023 CALEB Awards from Omega Writers. CALEB stands for Christian Authors Lifting Each other’s Books. The CALEB Award: Supports excellence in Australasian Christian books by encouraging and educating writers, regardless of genre. Encourages excellence in Australasian Christian books by recognising and rewarding our best writers across a range of genres. The CALEB …