”Comparison is the thief of joy.” – Theodore Roosevelt. If there is one thing that waiting and trials have taught me about myself, it’s that I can get easily distracted. At times, my mind is like that of a little puppy; a thought pops into my head and instantly, I’m chasing it down the rabbit …
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Greatness is one of those elusive things in life that can leave as quickly as it came. It only rests on a person for an allotted time and then it is gone again. The interim of greatness reminds us that it's only provisional and the length of time you can walk in that greatness all …
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 do like to read about in author newsletters? We look forward to hearing your thoughts. Please join in the conversation by commenting on this post or on the blog post shared …
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There is lots of news from Omega Writers this month! We have a winner in the Realm Awards, news about the Omega Book Fair and Retreat, and a call for nominations for the Encouragement Awards. Realm Awards Congratulations to Omega Writers member Kristen Young for her double win at the Realm Makers Awards, announced last …
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 author newsletters? We look forward to hearing your thoughts. Please join in the conversation by commenting on this post or on the blog post shared in our Australasian Christian …
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Welcome to July’s new releases. Congratulations to Steph on your new release. Check the end of the post to see if you are the June gift card winner. Surviving Childlessness Faith and Furbabies by Steph Penny Publisher: self-published by Steph Penny (Date published: 14 June 21) Blurb: ‘Surviving Childlessness: Faith and Furbabies is the second …
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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 participate in online author groups? We look forward to hearing your thoughts. Please join in the conversation by commenting on this post or on the blog post shared in our …
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Earlier in the year, on the 8th of February 2021, I wrote…..Today I’m struggling. I really tried to do all the housework and I got quite a bit done but now I’m in bed, its only lunchtime, and I’m not sure when I’ll be able to get up again. I’m exhausted on all levels –• …
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Last week, Jenny Blake shared her review of Regaining Mercy by Carolyn Miller, her most recent contemporary Christian romance. This week, I'm reviewing her most recent Regency romance—her best yet, in my opinion. At twenty-eight years old, Mary Bloomfield is not likely to marry. The assembly rooms are full of younger ladies, and woefully lacking in …
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Have you ever noticed that movies based on real events have different taglines? If it says ‘based on a true story’, it will stick fairly closely to the facts. The producer and director still take some poetic licence, or it would be a documentary rather than a movie, but the main elements will be true. …
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